Bideford Pastoral Charge

This morning, our Gospel reading is a familiar one for many of us. For me, it’s a story that brings me back to my childhood and days in Sunday School. I can remember being fascinated with the image of Jesus calling his disciples to be “fishers of people.” On one hand, it was an odd […]

Welcome and Announcements Lighting of the Christ CandleCome and see the Light.For it is burning bright for all to see.Come and see. Come and be.Light Christ Candle Call to WorshipChrist says: “Follow me.”But where are we going?Christ says: “Follow me.”But we do not know the way!Christ invites us to follow and place our trust in […]

Over the past few weeks, it’s become clear: winter has arrived. The ground has been covered by a blanket of white snow, our trees have been glistening with ice and that cold winter air wraps around us when we step out the door. This is the part of winter that I love. Well, maybe not […]

Good Evening! Here is our YouTube service for this week!

This morning, our Gospel reading focuses on Mark’s telling of Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River. A story of revelation, of affirmation and of love that reveals to us Jesus’ identity as the “beloved Son of God.” A story that invites us to reflect on what it means to follow Jesus, while also inviting us […]

Good Morning, here are our announcements for the week! The Bulletins for the month of January are dedicated to The Glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Patterson MacCaull by Glenn and David NoyePatterson MacCaull, Byron Hutchinson and Verna Roy by Helen and Elmer Hutchinson and FamilyWinston Grigg by Erma, Jean, Ernest and Rowena […]

Welcome and Announcements Lighting of the Christ CandleCome, gather around the flamethat burns bright.Come, for Christ is here, thanks be!Light Christ Candle Call to WorshipCome and gather around the Font of Holy Love.We come, seeking renewal.Come and gather around the waters which refresh and offer new life.We come, seeking to be refreshed by the unconditional […]

Hello Everyone! Here is our YouTube Service for this Sunday. God Bless!

Good Morning Everyone, here are the announcements for the week: The Bulletins for the month of January are dedicated to The Glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Patterson MacCaull by Glenn and David NoyePatterson MacCaull, Byron Hutchinson and Verna Roy by Helen and Elmer Hutchinson and FamilyWinston Grigg by Erma, Jean, Ernest and […]

Words of Welcome Lighting of the Christ CandleArise and shine, for your Light has come!Arise and shine, for the Light has come!Hallelujah!Light the Christ Candle Call to Worship“A light is gleaming, spreading its arms throughout night. . .”We gather seeking to live into the light.“Come share its gladness, [for] God’s radiant love is burning bright.”We […]