Culm Valley Mission Community News and Events

The Apostles Creed

“Conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary”

Luke 1: 35

Services

Sunday 15^th

9.45am Willand      Holy Communion (inc. infant Baptism)

10.30am Kentisbeare        Morning Worship

11.15am Uffculme            Holy Communion

Wednesday 18^th

9.30am Uffculme    Holy Communion

Sunday 22^nd

9.45am Willand                Morning Worship

10.30am Kentisbeare        Holy Communion

11.15am Uffculme           Morning Worship

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Wednesday 18^th 7pm Willand Church Hall

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Events before Sunday:

Friday 13^th Willand Coffee & Chat 10.30-12 and the Mission Community ‘Home Group’ from 11.30 – Willand Church Hall

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Events in week commencing15th:                                          

Monday 16th:

9.15am Rockers Toddlers, Willand Church Hall

10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme

12noon Prayers for … Square Corner Uffculme

Tuesday 17th:                                           

9.15am Baby & Toddler Group, St Mary's Uffculme

9.30am-12noon CHAT Advice Drop-in, Square Corner Uffculme

Wednesday 18th:

12 noon – 1.30pm Lent Soup Lunch - Square Corner Uffculme – see details below

7pm The Bible Course – Willand Church hall – week 4 of 8

Thursday 19th:                                   

10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme

Friday 20th:                                         

2pm Music Group, Willand Church Hall

6.30pm Ladies of Willand Meal – see notice below

Saturday 21st:

7pm Uffculme Film Club ("Shall We Dance") Square Corner Lounge Uffculme

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Additional Details:

Lent Lunches - we are in Square Corner Uffculme. every Wednesday, 12 noon to 1.30pm, until the 25th of March.  All are welcome to join us for homemade soups and fellowship. We just serve soup and fresh rolls. No teas or coffees.  Please, do come and join us.

The Bible Course – KINGS – the Story of Power. God gave leaders to guide the people of Israel – Judges like Samson and Deborah, kings like David and Solomon.  But despite God’s help, they didn’t always rule wisely. 7pm Wednesday @ St Mary’s Church Hall, Willand

Ladies of Willand meet for a meal and a social time together at a local hostelry, on Friday 20^th March, at 6.30pm.  If you would like to join them, just email Chris Dodds at doddsy4203@gmail.com, so you can be sent the menu.  

Uffculme Film Club Saturday 21 March 7pm Square Corner Lounge. "Shall We Dance" (PG-13) (a romcom),:Despite having a great career and a loving family, lawyer John Clark (Richard Gere) is missing something in his life as he meanders listlessly from day to day. On his commute back home one night, Clark notices a stunning woman (Jennifer Lopez) in a dance studio and decides on a whim to join a class for ballroom dancing. While Clark finds a new spark in his life, his wife, Beverly (Susan Sarandon), grows suspicious of his frequent absences, since he decides to keep his dancing a secret.

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Mission Community Home Groups 

Monday 7.30pm Uffculme Square corner - contact Claire (07419 740742)

Tuesday 7.30pm Uffculme Book Group - contact Sue (01884 841674)

Wednesday 10.30am Willand - contact Alan (07749 837523)

Wednesday 7.30pm Uffculme - contact Dave (01884 841098)

Friday 11.30am Willand Church Hall (for whole Mission Community) - contact Lynda Barley (839354), or come along following Willand Coffee & Chat (2nd & 4th Fridays each month)

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REACH events in the Mission Community

REACH (Connecting with Children, Families and Youth through Mission)

Activities with children

Monday 9.15-11am Rockers, Willand Church Hall

Tuesday 9.15-11am Baby and Toddlers, St Mary's Uffculme

Thursday 1pm Bible storytime, Kentisbeare CoE Reception Class and Preschool

Friday 12 noon Bible storyclub in Uffculme Primary School

Friday 1.15pm Whole school assembly Kentisbeare CoE Primary, St Mary's Kentisbeare

REACH Extra events

Monday 16^th  Open The Book  Willand 3pm Calling Disciples

Wednesday 18^th  (all day) Kentisbeare year 3/4 and 4/5     Experience Easter at Church

Thursday 19^th  Easter service 1pm - Reception and preschool - Kentisbeare Primary

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While coming up during Holy Week

St Mary’s Willand

The planned Maunday Thursday meal in the hall has had to be cancelled.

3rd April 2pm Good Friday service in the church hall 'Reflections on Jesus' words from the cross'

5th April 9.45 Easter Sunday   Alleluia - He is Risen celebrate the resurrection.

St Mary’s Uffculme

Maundy Thursday Passover meal 6pm

Good Friday In the shadow of the cross 3pm

Easter Sunday 11.15am

Blackborough

Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service 6.30am?

Ashill

Easter Sunday – 4pm

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Also Coming up

Saturday 28^th March 12noon in St Mary’s Willand - Marriage of Eliza Fry & Liam Wilson

Saturday 4^th April - Farewell the Dodds - it’s in the planning stage but looking to be 2.30 – 5pm with a time of worship and open prayer around 4 to 4:30. Food, of course, will be provided.  If you have come across Alan and/or Chris Dodds over the last 25 or so years consider yourself invited.  More details are sure to follow.  If you wish to assist making the event happen and/or with catering – or want more details in the meantime – please contact Elaine Manktelow; 07914 848070

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Finally…

We are sad to inform you that Joan Persey passed away on Saturday 7th March. Joan was a valued member of the Willand Church family for many years. Her funeral will be on 2nd April at 12noon.  A celebration of her life will follow in Willand church hall. 

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Contact details

Details of whom to contact in different circumstances follow - please let me know if anything here needs changing (landline phone numbers are all 01884)

Rector

Revd Ben Maynard (07777 177112, ben.culmvalleychurches@outlook.com - day off normally Thursday)

Team Parson for Kentisbeare

Revd Nigel Fry (07854 810588, enfrys@gmail.com)

Funerals

Kentisbeare - Liz Hoar (33164, elizabeth.hoar@mypostoffice.co.uk)

Uffculme - Rachel Tucker (07815 646149, davidrachel.tucker@gmail.com)

Willand - Rod Sparkes (829152, rod@sparkey.org.uk)

Weddings

Mission Community - Revd Ben Maynard (07777 177112, ben.culmvalleychurches@outlook.com)

Baptisms

Kentisbeare - Sarah Leyman (266425, 07887 598528, sarah@leyman.co.uk)

Uffculme - Rachel Tucker (07815 646149, davidrachel.tucker@gmail.com)

Willand - Lesley Smith (839436, 07944 295002, lesley.smith757@gmail.com)

REACH

Claire Nichols (07419 740742, claire.culmvalleychurches@gmail.com)

Churchwardens

Blackborough - Richard Persey (07764 929970, jill.persey@btopenworld.com)

Kentisbeare - Liz Hoar (33164, elizabeth.hoar@mypostoffice.co.uk) or Gerry Leyman (266425, gerry@leyman.co.uk)

Uffculme - Richard Rutty (839241, rrutty15@aol.com) or Alison Milne (841778, gordonandalison@aol.com)

Willand - Lesley Smith (839436, 07944 295002, lesley.smith757@gmail.com) or Paul Johnson (839800, 07518 908057, paul427johnson@btinternet.com)

In addition, Revd Lynda Barley (839354, revlbarley@aol.com) has offered to be the contact for any Bradfield matters

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Please send details of events you wish to be included in the Newsletter to: Rod Sparkes rod@sparkey.org.uk or phone 07871 387 263.  Thank you.