Tag: DevonChurches
-
Devon Historic Churches Trust Open Day – Saturday 12th September
⛪ Devon Historic Churches Trust – Open Day ⛪ Straight after our Coffee Morning, St Mary’s opens its doors for the Devon Historic Churches Trust Open Day on Saturday 12th September, 12.30pm–3pm. Come and explore our beautiful church, learn a little of its history, and stay for cake and coffee (or tea!). A lovely way…
-
“I just knew God existed”
“I just knew God existed” Our Family Story: Reverend Claire Part of our Church Family Stories series at St Mary’s, Bideford Ask Reverend Claire when she first knew God was real, and she doesn’t reach for a theology book. She goes back to a country lane near Guildford, and a little girl walking home from…
-
Message of the Week
Verse: Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” This week’s message is a joyful one: God isn’t distant from your Tuesday afternoon or your Thursday deadline — He’s near, and there’s real joy to be…
-
🎶🍓 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…
-
🌈 Junior Church at St Mary’s 🌈
Got little ones? We’ve got a space made just for them! 💛 📅 Every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month ⏰ During the 9:30am Service 📍 St Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Bideford EX39 2BP Junior Church is where faith meets fun — a warm, welcoming space where children explore the wonder of God’s love…
-
🔔 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…
-
🌿 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…
-
☕🎂 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…
-
💙 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…
-
☀️ 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…
