CVMC e-News – 1st November 2026
Culm Valley Mission Community News and Events
Ephesians
Living as Children of Light
Ephesians 4 17-32
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Events before Sunday
Saturday 31 from 6pm
..and on Sunday 1st November - International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
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Services
Sunday 1st Nov
8am Uffculme BCP Holy Communion
9.45am Willand Holy Communion
10.30am Kentisbeare Family Service
11.15am Uffculme Holy Communion
4-6pm Willand Prayer meeting - International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church - See notice below
Wednesday 4th November
9.30am Uffculme Holy Communion
Sunday 8th - Remembrance Sunday
10am Uffculme Service in church, followed by the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 11am.
10.45am Willand Open air Service of Remembrance & reflection. War Memorial St Mary’s Churchyard.
10.50am Kentisbeare Remembrance Service in church – followed by Holy Communion
6.30pm Bradfield Remembrance Communion Service also with the opportunity to remember loved ones who have recently died
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Sunday 1st November - International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church – Elaine and Steve Manktelow would like to invite all those who are interested and able, to join them at their house for prayer. Stay as long as you are able on between 4pm and 6pm.
Blackdown Cottage South View Road Willand EX15 2QH. Tel: Elaine 07914 848 070
>PrayerPoints<
Light and Hope in Square Corner on Saturday evening (31st Oct). >that families will take time out of trailing round the Village to drop in. >that conversations over refreshments and activities are guided by your Spirit. >that God’s light shines through and new contacts are made.
Alpha The subject was, how does God Guide us. >Give thanks that the group continues to gel well and conversation flows easily. >Pray for Isaac, one of our participants, who had his last week this week and is heading back to Malta. >Give thanks he has been encouraged in his faith and will be looking for a good church to attend. >Please pray that he finds one quickly where there is good Bible teaching, as well as a friendly and welcoming environment where he can get stuck in.
Reach As the second half of the term begins, >give thanks for the recognition of Claire as chaplain for Willand school, >for protection against the evil one as Claire develops the openings this recognition brings amongst pupils, staff and wider school community. Pray >God’s guidance and direction on the submission of a funding appeal to the Diocese. >That the appeal is successful so that the model of Reach Project in the Mission Community, may be applied outside of the locality.
Open the Book -Willand >Pray for strong voices, >attentive and engaged children and staff >Pray for recognition that OtB and work by Claire are about the one God.
Shoe boxes >Give thanks that, as a Mission Community, 110 113 117 boxes join the 170 boxes at the Methodist church. >That there are people available to load the lorry when it calls. >that God’s spirit goes ahead and is evident when the boxes are delivered.
PrayerPoints – >that others may be encouraged and feel able to contribute prayer points for upcoming events.
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Events in week commencing 1st November:
Please send details of events to: Rod Sparkes [email protected] or phone 07871 387 263. Thank you.
Monday 2nd:
9.15am Rockers Toddlers, Willand Church Hall
10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme
12noon Prayers for Peace & Open Doors - Square Corner Uffculme
2.30pm Willand School Open the Book – The Sad Centurion.
7pm Alpha – Square Corner Uffculme Week (details below)
Tuesday 3rd:
9.15am Baby & Toddler Group, St Mary's Uffculme
9.30am-12noon CHAT Advice Drop-in, Square Corner Uffculme
12 for 12.30pm Uffculme Seniors Lunch, Uffculme Village Hall
Wednesday 4th:
7pm Prayer Meeting Kentisbeare Village Hall
Thursday 5th:
10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme
Friday 6th:
10am Chill & Chat Kentisbeare Village Hall
6pm Keep Fit – Willand Church Hall
Saturday 7th:
9-10am CVMC Prayer Breakfast – Willand Church Hall
11am – 1pm Amnesty International - Cards of Hope – Willand Church Hall
7pm Willand Film Night (The Windemere Children) Willand Church Hall
Additional details of some events will be found after the REACH section
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REACH events in the Mission Community and beyond
Activities with children – w/c 1st November
Monday 2nd
9am – 12 Burlescombe CoE - prayer spaces
2 – 3pm Willand Primary- Yr6 Q&A
Tuesday 3rd
8 -11.30am Uffculme Toddlers
1-2.30pm Webbers CoE- prayer spaces
Wednesday 4th
10.45-11.45am Uplowman CoE- Remembrance session yr 5/6
1.30-2.30pm Uffculme Primary
Thursday 5th
9-10.30am Plymtree CoE Primary Collective Worship
1-2.30pm Kentisbeare Bible stories
Friday 6th
9-10.30am Kentisbeare CoE Collective Worship
12-1pm Uffculme Primary School Bible Story Club
1-2.30pm Plymtree primary
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Additional details for the week’s events (2nd to 7th)
and later at 7pm
Tuesday 3rd - 12 for 12.30pm - Uffculme Seniors Lunch, Uffculme Village Hall. It is essential that those wishing to attend a lunch BOOK a space with Esther Dunn. on 07731 578916.
Wednesday 4th7pm Prayer Meeting Kentisbeare Village Hall
Friday 6th 10am Chill & Chat Kentisbeare Village Hall
Saturday 7th November – there is lots on
9am
11am – 1pm Amnesty International Write for Rights. Join in writing Cards of Hope – Willand Church Hall – Coffee tea and cake available – drop in any time
7pm - Willand Film Night.
August 1945. True story of child survivors of the Holocaust who are brought to Windermere to recuperate. It’s a very moving film about survival, and the rebuilding of traumatised young lives.
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Parish News - Willand
Following the sad passing of Avery Allen on 25th October, details of her funeral service have been released. The service will take place at 11am on Tuesday 24th November. Avery was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Willand Church family. The service will be followed with an opportunity to remember her and take refreshment in the church hall.
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And another thing – or two…
St Mary’s Willand
Paul Snell is busying himself with revision of the exodus so he and Linda can better lead a pilgrimage trip to Egypt from 19 - 26 February 2027. It includes 3 nights in Cairo and 4 nights aboard a Nile River Cruise ship. You’ll be needing to act quickly if you’d like to go
Paul is also getting in shape for the trip. He is Walking 60 Miles in November for Prostate Cancer Research! Paul says, “Every step I take is a step towards progress, and every donation brings us closer to better outcomes for those who need it most. I'm also walking in support of a family member who has successfully come through prostate cancer treatment.” You can support Paul through his JustGiving page using this link. Paul Snell is fundraising for Prostate Cancer Research
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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 the whole Mission Community – contact Lynda Barley (839354), or come along following Willand Coffee & Chat (2nd & 4th Fridays each month)
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Contact details
Details of whom to contact in different circumstances follow - (landline phone numbers are all 01884)
Rector
Revd Ben Maynard – 07777 177 112 - day off normally Thursday) [email protected]
Team Parson for Kentisbeare
Revd Nigel Fry - 07854 810588, [email protected]
Funerals
Kentisbeare - Liz Hoar 33164, [email protected]
Uffculme - Rachel Tucker 07815 646 149 [email protected])
Willand - Rod Sparkes 829152, [email protected]
Baptisms & Weddings
Mission Community - Revd Ben Maynard 07777 177112, [email protected]
REACH Project
Claire Nichols 07419 740742 [email protected]
Churchwardens
Blackborough - Richard Persey 07764 929970, [email protected]
Kentisbeare - Liz Hoar - 33164, [email protected] or Gerry Leyman 266425, [email protected]
Uffculme - Richard Rutty 839241, [email protected] or Alison Milne 841778, [email protected]
Willand - Lesley Smith 839436, 07944 295002, [email protected]
Bradfield, (contact for any matters) Revd Lynda Barley 839354, [email protected])
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