Tag: StMarysBideford
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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…
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✨☕ Join Us for Tea Before the Advent Service ☕✨
This Sunday, come and enjoy a warm drink, friendly company, and a gentle start to the Advent season. 📅 Sunday 30th November⏰ 4:15 pm📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford We’ll be serving tea, coffee, and even a glass of Prosecco for those who fancy a festive touch! Stay afterwards as we gather together for the Five…
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✨☕ Christmas Holy Grounds Café ☕✨
Join us for a festive morning filled with good company, delicious treats, and beautiful Christmas music. 📅 Saturday 13th December⏰ 10.30am – 12.30pm📍 St Mary’s Church, Bideford Enjoy coffee and cake while listening to carols from The Treblemakers, singing at 10.40 am.A lovely way to start the Christmas season — everyone is warmly welcome.
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✨ The Donkey’s Nativity ✨
A Christmas Eve Tradition at St Mary’s We warmly invite you and your loved ones to join us on Christmas Eve for one of St Mary’s most joyful and cherished events. This year, we present The Donkey’s Nativity. This wonderfully lively service brings the Christmas story to life in a way that delights children and…
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All Age Service
Join us at St Mary’s Church, Bideford, for a morning filled with joy, creativity, and community! Sunday 14th September, 9:30 amTheme: Faith is like a seed – where will it grow? There will be:🎶 Songs🎨 Crafts🎲 Games🙏 Prayer It’s a time for all generations to come together, worship, and celebrate. Whether you’re young or young…
