CVMC e-News – 9th August 2026
Hello all, There was a request during the week that I include an item of Prayer Points in the weekly e-News. Especially relevant at this time as Revd Ben is opening the Uffculme Show at Bridwell Park on the 23rd and there will be a church presence at the showground (news to some in the Mission Community). Always happy to respond, the PP are included after the church service details. It’s now over to you, both to pray and to let me know of specific PrayerPoints for future inclusion. Thank you.
Rod Sparkes [email protected] or phone 07871 387 263
Culm Valley Mission Community News and Events
Exodus
Remember
Exodus 13:1-16
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Events before Sunday:
Friday 7th:
12noon – 3pm Uffculme Community Picnic - Coldharbour Mill Paddock (by the chimney)
2pm Music group – Willand Church Hall
Saturday 8th:
2pm Ashill Flower Show – Ashill Village Hall
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Services
Sunday 9th August
9.45am Willand All Age worship in the Church Hall
10.30am Kentisbeare Family Service
11.15am Uffculme All Age inc. Open the Book – The shepherds song.
3pm Bradfield Songs of Praise (followed by Cream tea)
3pm Blackborough OPEN AIR FAMILY SERVICE In the Churchyard Followed by our usual refreshments! We hope many will be free to join us!
Wednesday 12th August
9.30am Uffculme Holy Communion
Sunday 16th August
9.45am Willand Holy Communion
10.30am Kentisbeare Holly Communion - & Baptism
11.15am Uffculme Holy Communion
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Just a Reminder …
Sunday 9th Aug 3pm – Summer Songs of Praise. All Saints, Bradfield (Bradfield Chaple) followed by a Cream Tea. Hymn requests to Rev Lynda Barley [email protected] or 01884 839354
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3pm BLACKBOROUGH OPEN AIR FAMILY SERVICE In the All-Saints Churchyard. Followed by our usual refreshments! We hope many will be free to join us!
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>PrayerPoints<
>Uffculme community picnic 7th August >Picnic perfect weather; >Safe play and shared experiences >family friendships across church and community >
>St Mary’s Church fete – Uffculme 15th August Please pray >that the Lord will be with all the people who are involved in setting up the stalls, supplying refreshments and cake making; >that the weather is just right; lots of people attend; >that conversations are led by the Holy Spirit and there are opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those we meet.
Uffculme Show 23rd August >for Ben opening the show, >Dave setting up the Church’s tent, >for people from the Church to be there to support and be open to conversations with people who visit the tent. >For loads of people to visit the tent. Most of all that >The Holy Spirit guides all involved and is in every conversation, making opportunities to share the good news of Jesus.
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Events in week commencing 9th August:
Monday 10th:
10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme
12noon Prayers for Peace - Square Corner Uffculme
Tuesday 11th:
9.15am Baby & Toddler Summer Special, St Mary's Uffculme
9.30am-12noon CHAT Advice Drop-in, Square Corner Uffculme
2pm Music group – Willand Church Hall
Wednesday:
Thursday 13th:
10.30am Coffee Morning, St Stephen’s Ashill
10am Coffee & Chat, Square Corner Uffculme
Friday 14th:
10.30am Coffee & Chat, Willand in the Church Hall
2pm Music group – Willand Church Hall
Saturday 15th:
2pm St Mary’s Church Uffculme Church Fete in Uffculme Village Hall
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More Information about weeks events
Friday 14th Willand Coffee and Chat: Due to preparation in the Hall for a private function on Saturday – Its Coffee and Chat in the Church 10.30 to 12. Look forward to seeing you there.
Saturday 15th
From 2pm in Uffculme Village Hall
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REACH events in the Mission Community
REACH (Connecting with Children, Families and Youth through Mission)
REACH Extra events
Tues 11th Aug - Babies &Toddlers summer special - St Mary's Uffculme
Thursday 10th September – A special REACH service at St Mary’s Uffculme on Thurs 10th Sept at 10am that is being led by the Archdeacon. This will bring all of the churches who are part of the expanded project together in one service
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And another thing – or two…
The latest edition of CHAT News is available here –
Friends of CHAT may be aware of a reported data breach – if concerned you will find details here
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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)
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]
Weddings
Mission Community - Revd Ben Maynard 07777 177112, [email protected]
Baptisms
Kentisbeare - Sarah Leyman 266425, 07887 598528, [email protected]
Uffculme - Rachel Tucker 07815 646149, [email protected]
Willand - Lesley Smith 839436,
07944 295002, [email protected]
REACH
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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Please send details of events to: Rod Sparkes [email protected] or phone 07871 387 263. Thank you.