We lose two stalwarts of the Culm Mission Community this week as we say goodbye to Alan and Chris Dodds.  I’ve been asked to pass on their new address, should you be passing, can afford a first-class stamp – or just want to look up where they will be residing. 34 Clive Road Lancing W Sussex BN15 8MP.  Of course, their email addresses (once set up) and mobile telephone numbers will remain the same.

Culm Valley Mission Community News and Events

Easter

He is Risen!

Matthew 28: 1-10

Services

Easter Sunday 5^th April

6.15am Blackborough     Sunrise service (note earlier time)

8am Uffculme        Easter Holy Communion (BCP)

9.30am Ashill        Easter Sunday Service

9.45am Willand     Alleluia – He is Risen Holy Communion

10.30am Kentisbeare      Family Service with Holy Communion

11.15am Uffculme He is Risen – Family Holy Communion

Wednesday 8^th April

9.30am Uffculme    Holy Communion

Sunday 12^th April

9.45am Willand      All Age – Willand Church Hall

10.30am Kentisbeare        Holy Communion

11.15am Uffculme All Age Service

6.30pm Bradfield    Holy Communion

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Events before Easter Sunday

Good Friday 3^rd April

12 noon Uffculme 1hr before the cross – All ages

2pm Kentisbeare   Meditation on the cross

2pm Willand       Reflections on the words of Jesus from the cross (Church Hall)

7.30pm Uffculme   Service of Tenebrae (shadows) - see link below

Saturday 4^th April - 2:30 – 5pm Willand Church Hall, Rectory Close - Dodds Leaving Party; You will probably know the score by now but to confirm, it will be running from 2.30 – 5pm with a time of worship and open prayer around 4 to 4:30. Food, of course, will be provided. You are invited if you have come across Alan and Chris Dodds over the last 25 years. If you need more information  contact: Kentisbeare – Liz; Uffculme – Soozie; Willand - Elaine Manktelow - 07914 848070 or Clair Tancock - 07917 418404.

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Events in week commencing 5^th April:                                             

Monday 6th:

10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme

Tuesday 7th:                                             

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

12 for 12.30pm Uffculme Seniors Lunch, Uffculme Village Hall

Wednesday 8th:

7pm The Bible Course – Willand Church hall : ACTS - the story of Mission

Thursday 9th:                                     

10.30am Coffee Morning, St Stephen’s Ashill

10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme

2.30pm Open Door Prayer Meeting

Friday 10th:                                         

10am Chill & Chat Kentisbeare Village Hall

10.30am Coffee & Chat, Willand Church Hall

2pm Music Group, Willand Church Hall

Saturday 11th:

7pm Willand Film Night (The Help) Willand Church Hall

And for More Details…

Wednesday 8^th 7pm Willand Church Hall

Acts – The story of Mission The book of Acts captures the explosive growth of early Christianity.  This story continues today as we share the Good News of Jesus with the world. The penultimate week of this running of the Bible Course – but still not too late for you to dip your toe in.

Wednesday 8^th 7pm Kentisbeare Village Hall

Friday 10^th Kentisbeare Village Hall

Saturday 11th April 7pm Willand Church Hall

While coming up later…

Ladies of Willand (and beyond) meet for a meal and a social time together at a local hostelry. Dene Ogle is now taking over the arrangements of the monthly meal from Chris Dodds. To make sure you get menus, details of lifts etc. please ensure Dene at  itsmegogle@gmail.com  has your contact details, so you can be sure you are on the list. The next outing of Ladies of Willand is on Friday 20^th March. 

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Especially for the Willand branch of St Mary’s

There is an opening for volunteers to the role of welcomers (includes opening and preparing the church) for Sunday services.   Also, anyone who felt able to assist at Holy Communion services as Chalice bearer would be most welcome and training and guidance would be provided. If you ae interested, please contact Lesley Smith, Churchwarden, to discuss.

If you’d like to help but prefer to keep Sundays clear Paul Hockey would be delighted to welcome you onto the Church Door Opening rota. Being on that rota entitles you to unlock and lock up the church throughout the week, Mondays to Fridays. The task would fall to you every five or six weeks.  Happy to help? Have a word with Paul – 07565 377 537  

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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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CVMC 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.