Tag: AllChurches
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Holy Grounds – First Gathering of the Year
Saturday 10th January | 10.30am–12.30pm We are delighted to welcome you to the first Holy Grounds of the year on Saturday 10th January, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Holy Grounds is a relaxed, informal space to pause and begin the new year together over good coffee, conversation, and companionship. Whether you come regularly or are joining…
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Plough Service 2026
Sunday 25th January | 3.00pm You are warmly invited to join us for the Plough Service 2026, taking place on Sunday, 25th January at 3.00 pm in The Barn, Melbury Farm, Parkham (EX39 5PP). This traditional rural service is an opportunity to pause at the start of the farming year, to give thanks, to pray…
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New Year Celtic Evening Service
Sunday 11th January | 4.00pmSt Swithun’s Church, Littleham As the new year unfolds, you are warmly invited to a Celtic Evening Service at 4.00 pm on Sunday, 11th January at St Swithun’s Church, Littleham. This service will be a quiet, contemplative time of reflection and meditation, shaped by the Celtic Christian tradition, with space to…
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All-Age Service – The Wise and Foolish Builders
Sunday 11th January | 9.30am We warmly invite you to our All-Age Service at St Mary’s on Sunday, 11th January at 9.30 am, where we’ll be exploring the well-known parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Through this simple but powerful story, Jesus reminds us of the importance of building our lives on strong foundations.…
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✨ Happy New Year from St Mary’s Church, Bideford ✨
As a new year begins, the Rector, Vicars, and congregation of St Mary’s send you our warmest wishes. We step into this new year with hope, trusting in God’s faithfulness and light to guide us through all that lies ahead. Wherever you find yourself today — full of anticipation or carrying concerns — you are…
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🎄 A Christmas Day Message from St Mary’s Church, Bideford 🎄
On this Christmas Day, the Rector, Vicars, and congregation of St Mary’s send you our warmest wishes. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give thanks for the light that shines in the darkness, bringing hope, peace and love to our world. Wherever you are today — at home, with family and friends, or…
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📣 Have you seen the latest news from the Diocese of Exeter?
From inspiring Christmas reflections and stories of community hope, to ancient traditions being celebrated and creative responses to social issues, plenty is happening across Devon and the more expansive Diocese. ✨ Highlights include:• Transforming Plymouth Together launches Project 58:7, supporting people sleeping rough this winter.• The joy of singing Christmas carols, shared by the Bishop…
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✨🌙 Christmas Eve Midnight Mass 🌙✨
Step into the stillness and beauty of Christmas Eve as we gather for a peaceful and significant Midnight Mass. 📅 Wednesday 24th December⏰ 11.30 pm📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford This much-loved service leads us gently into Christmas morning with scripture, prayer, carols, and Holy Communion, as we celebrate the moment Christ’s light enters the world.…
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✨🎶 Nine Lessons & Carols – A Traditional Christmas Service 🎶✨
Join us for one of the most beautiful and cherished services of the Christmas season. 📅 Sunday 14th December⏰ 6 pm📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford Come and enjoy the timeless retelling of the Christmas story through scripture and song, with much-loved carols, candlelight, and a peaceful atmosphere that captures the true heart of the season.…
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✨🎄 All Age Advent Service 🎄✨
Come and be ignited with joy this Advent at our fun, family-friendly All Age Service! 📅 Sunday 14th December⏰ 9.30 am📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford There’ll be games, crafts, songs, and prayer, all centred on the hope, peace, joy, and love of the Advent season.A warm welcome is waiting for everyone — no matter your…
