Bideford Pastoral Charge

*Lighting of the Christ CandleWe light this candle as a reminderthat Christ is our light,the one who guides our pathwherever it is we go.Light Candle Call To WorshipCome, gather now for this time of prayer.We come, hearts open to hearing God’s word for our lives today.Come, set your minds on that which is of God.We […]

“And he [Jesus] told them many thingsin parables, saying:“Listen! A sower went out to sow. . .”Matthew 13:3 We’re now in the heart of gardening season! The time of year when all of our hard work is hopefully paying off. Plants are growing strong, starting to blossom and offer food for nourishment. Flowers are blooming, […]

Good Morning! Here are some announcements for our upcoming week. We continue to worship together online next Sunday, using Zoom and Facebook Live at 10:00 AM. Fellowship time will begin on Zoom at 9:30 AM, before the service goes live. If you would like to join the Zoom worship, please contact Rev. Tara Ann for […]

God’s People Gather Words of Welcome *Lighting of the Christ CandleWe light this candle as a symbolof Christ’s warm presence thatwalks with us this day and always.Light Candle Call To WorshipWe gather in God’s presence,who abounds in steadfast love.For God is “good to all,and his compassion is overall that he has made.”So let us give […]

I know that there is nothing better for them thanto be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live;moreover, it is God’s gift that all should eat and drinkand take pleasure in all their toil.-Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 I have to admit that for the last week or so, I’ve had summer on the brain! As […]

Words of WelcomeIntroduction of GraduatesJulie Hardy WestIsle Composite High SchoolErin MacDougall WestIsle Composite High SchoolKeira MacKendrick WestIsle Composite High School Opening PrayerO God of Love,Be present with us now as we pausein our day to celebrate and give thanksfor our graduates and all that they have achieved.May your love surround each one.Amen. ScripturePsalm 139:1-18 Matthew […]

Good Morning! Here are some announcements for our upcoming week. We continue to worship together online next Sunday, live at 10:00 AM. The service and reflection will also appear on our blog at 9:30 AM and can be printed and shared with others. Our Sunday School and BUSY Zoom meet ups have come to an […]

God’s People Gather Words of Welcome *Lighting of the Christ CandleCome gather around the Lightthat reminds us of the onewho welcomes us.Christ, our Saviour.Light Candle Call To WorshipCome.Come as we gather in the presence of God,the one whose love is steadfast,the one who is faithful to us.Come. Pray. Sing.Come and just be. Opening PrayerWe come […]

As you know, we have been worshipping together online using Facebook Live since the beginning of the pandemic in mid-March. This method has been a great success, and we have formed a wonderful sense of community as we gather each week for worship. I have also been aware, however that there are many members of […]

Greetings to you all! I know it has been some time since we have provided an update on the closure of our church buildings. I know too, that with the re-opening of many things in our communities, you have been wondering when we will make the same decision. As you know, this past Friday we […]