Bideford Pastoral Charge

Good Morning! Here are some announcements for our upcoming week. Rev. Tara Ann will be away this week (May 18-24) for continuing education. She will be enjoying the Festival of Homiletics from the comfort home, as this event has gone virtual! If you are in need of pastoral care during this time, you can contact […]

God’s People Gather Words of Welcome*Lighting of the Christ CandleThe love of Christ is with us.Through the flame of this candlewe are reminded of the warmth of that love.So let us gather in love knowing we are not alone. C all To WorshipBreathe in.Breathe in the Goodness of God,who welcomes us here.For the Goodness of […]

Hello Everyone! As a church, we continue to reflect on our ministry and the activities we traditionally do throughout the year, which includes our annual fundraiser “Walk United.” Traditionally, we have held this in early June, in conjunction with the closing of our Sunday School. It has included outdoor physical activity, along with a BBQ […]

One of the common phrases I’ve heard over the past few months is “I can’t wait until things return to normal.” I can even admit to having said these words myself. Normal. We often talk about normalcy, but what do we really mean by it? Usually, when we speak of normal, we mean comfortable, what […]

Good Morning! Here are some announcements for our upcoming week. We will worship together next Sunday Live here on facebook beginning at 10:00 AM. Rev. Tara Ann will continue to post a mid-week devotional through facebook live and on our blog. Our weekly Coffee and conversation will be held on Zoom this Monday at 11:00 […]

God’s People Gather Words of Welcome*Lighting of the Christ CandleChrist is the light that unites us,so come, gather around the warmth ofthe flame which burns bright. C all To WorshipBrothers and sisters, Come.Let us take refuge in our God.Let us seek refuge in the righteousness of God.Come with your prayers knowing you have the ear […]

Greetings Everyone! I hope that this message finds you well since my last letter in late March. Like before, I’m writing to share an update on the closure of our church buildings, and our move to online worship and activities. In the past few months, we have become much more tech savy! Zoom has become […]

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.”2 Corinthians 1:3-4 […]

Good Morning! Here are our announcements for this upcoming week. Please share them with those who may not see this or hear our facebook video announcements. We will worship together next Sunday Live here on facebook beginning at 10:00 AM. Our service will mark both Christian Family Sunday and Mother’s Day. Rev. Tara Ann will […]

God’s People Gather Words of Welcome*Lighting of the Christ CandleChrist is within us.Christ is around us.Christ is a part of all creation.So may his light shine brightly for all to see. C all To WorshipFor the beauty of the earth, we give thanks!For the birds that wake us with the morning light,we give thanks!For the […]