Tag: AllChurches
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Message of the Week
Verse: Matthew 11:28–30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me… For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Good news for a Tuesday: rest isn’t something you have to earn or squeeze in — it’s…
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💛 THANK YOU — AN ALL-AGE SERVICE FOR AUGUST 💛
This August, we’re taking a moment to say thank you — to one another, to our wonderful children and families’ team, and most importantly, to God. 🙏 🌿 August All Age Service🕥 10.30am☕ Followed by refreshments As we encourage our Children & Families’ Team to take a well-deserved break over the summer, come and join us for a special all-age service…
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🎶🍓 Hymns & Pimms 🍓🎶
Join us for a relaxed summer evening at Holy Trinity Church, Weare Giffard — a glass of Pimms, friendly conversation, and the chance to sing some of our favourite hymns. 📅 Sunday 16 August🕕 6.00 PM Got a hymn you love? Maybe it was sung at your wedding, reminds you of a special occasion, or…
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🤝 Faith in Action at St Mary’s
Faith isn’t just for Sundays. It’s lived out in shared meals, gentle conversations, hot cups of tea, and the quiet kindness of showing up for one another. Come and enjoy these events at St Mary’s: 🍽 Friday Diner — a warm welcome and a hot meal, open to all ☕ St Mary’s Café — homemade…
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🔔 Could You Be Our Next Bell Ringer? 🔔
The sound of church bells has called people to worship for centuries — and we’re looking for new ringers to help keep that tradition alive at our church. No experience needed! Full training is given, and you’ll join a friendly team who’ll show you the ropes (quite literally). It’s a wonderful way to learn a…
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Message of the Week: Lifted Up, Sent Out
“While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven.” — Luke 24:51 The Ascension is easy to overlook, tucked between the wonder of Easter and the fire of Pentecost. But this moment matters. As Jesus rises out of sight, his final posture toward his disciples is one of blessing —…
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🌿 Living Stones, A Prepared Place
“In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places… I go to prepare a place for you.” — John 14:2 This week’s readings hold a beautiful tension. In John’s Gospel, Jesus comforts his troubled disciples with one of the most tender promises in all of Scripture: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” He is…
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☕🎂 SAVE THE DATE! 🎂☕
The Clergy Are Serving! Have you ever wanted to be waited on by your vicar? Now’s your chance! 😄 📅 Saturday 9 May ⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm 📍 St Mary’s Café, Bideford For one morning only, our wonderful clergy team will be rolling up their sleeves to serve the tea, pour the coffee — and…
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💙 All Age Service: Forgiveness — Freely Received, Freely Given
📅 Sunday 10 May ⏰ 10:30am 📍 St Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Bideford EX39 2BP Some of the hardest words to say are “I forgive you” — and sometimes, “I’m sorry.” Yet forgiveness sits right at the heart of the gospel: a gift freely given to us, and a gift we’re invited to share with…
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☀️ Ascension Day Outdoor Service ☀️
There’s something rather special about lifting our eyes to the sky on the very day we remember Christ ascending into heaven — and we’d love you to join us! 📅 Thursday 14 May ⏰ 11:00am 📍 Chudleigh Fort, Bideford Come and worship with us under the open sky, surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation…
