Tag: Bideford
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🕯️ Sunday Service – Candlemas 🕯️
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple This Sunday we gather to celebrate Candlemas — a beautiful moment in the Church year when we remember Mary and Joseph bringing the infant Jesus to the Temple, and Simeon recognising Him as “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Israel.” Candlemas marks the…
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🌟 The Conversion of Paul – From Persecutor to Proclaimer 🌟
On the road to Damascus, Saul set out with anger in his heart and certainty in his cause.He never expected to meet Christ.He never imagined his life would be turned upside down. Yet in a moment of blinding light and overwhelming grace, everything changed. Saul became Paul.A persecutor became a preacher.A man of violence became…
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🌿 Weekly Gospel Reflection: John 1:29–42
In this Gospel reading, John the Baptist points to Jesus and declares something extraordinary: “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. John doesn’t make it about himself — he simply points people towards Christ. And two of his disciples respond in the simplest, most powerful way: they follow…
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🍽️✨ Friday Diner – Everyone Welcome ✨🍽️Every Friday | 11:15am–1:00pm📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford
Looking for a warm, friendly place to enjoy a meal and good company? Our Friday Diner is open every week — a relaxed community lunch with a welcoming atmosphere, friendly faces, and time to sit, chat, and feel part of something. Whether you come on your own or with a friend, you’ll be met with…
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🙏 Prayer for Christian Unity 🙏Thursday 22nd | 12:00–12:30pm📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford
You are warmly invited to join us for a short, peaceful time of prayer as we come together in the spirit of Christian unity — giving thanks for the wider Church and praying for deeper love, understanding, and togetherness in Christ. ✨ 12 noon – 12:30 pm☕ Refreshments afterwards (everyone welcome to stay for a…
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🌍💜 Lent Appeal: Smartie Tubes for Christian Aid 💜🌍
This Lent, we’re doing something simple — and surprisingly powerful. On 8th Feb and 15th Feb, we’ll be giving out Smartie tubes at church:🍫 Take one home🍬 Enjoy the sweets🪙 Fill the tube with coins throughout Lent⛪ Return it on Easter Day Every tube returned supports Christian Aid, helping tackle poverty and bring hope to…
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Crypt Youth (11–16s)
🔥🎮 Crypt Youth (Ages 11–16) 🎶✨Every Thursday | 5:30–7:30 pm📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford A brilliant space for young people to hang out, switch off from the week, and have a great time. What’s happening:🎲 Games🎨 Crafts🎶 Music🕹️ Game console😄 Friendly people & good vibes Whether you’re coming with mates or stepping in on your…
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Crypt Youth (7–11s)
🎮✨ Crypt Youth (Ages 7–11) ✨🎨Every Thursday | 4:00–5:30 pm📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford A fun, friendly space for children to chill out, make friends, and enjoy being themselves. Expect:🎲 Games & group fun🎨 Crafts🎶 Music🕹️ Game console time🍪 A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere If your child would enjoy a lively after-school space filled with creativity…
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Building on Firm Foundations
As we reflect this week on what it means to build our lives on firm foundations, today is a good moment to ask: What am I building my life upon? Prayer doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be as simple as asking God to help us listen more closely, love more deeply, and live more…
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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…
