Bideford Pastoral Charge

This beautiful wall hanging is one of our many gorgeous banners that hangs in our three churches. It’s also one of the three that I chose to take home with me when we first made the decision to close our churches. I have always enjoyed the peaceful scene this banner offers as a depiction of […]

God’s People Gather Words of Welcome*Lighting of the Christ CandleLight warms. Light comforts.Light brings hope.So too does Jesus,our friend, our comforter,our Saviour. C all To WorshipCome be present here, now.Shed tears, and know you are not alone.Lay down your burdens,that Christ may take them up.Let go of your fearsand find comfort in the one whowalks […]

Good Morning! Here are some announcements for our ministry together. Please share with those who may not see this. 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 […]

It feels like yesterday morning is so very far away. When we gathered for worship together online, we had been told that police were in pursuit of someone. We knew very little then, but we knew a community had been asked to say inside for their own safety. As the day rolled on, more information […]

Good Morning Everyone! Here are some announcements to keep in mind this 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 […]

God’s People Gather Words of Welcome*Lighting of the Christ CandleRejoice! For the light still shines!Again, I say rejoice! C all To WorshipBlessed be our God!For God “has given us a new birthinto a living hope through the resurrectionof Jesus Christ from the dead!”And so we give thanks and praisefor the Risen Christ who comes to […]

A few days ago, we celebrated Easter. It wasn’t the way we usually celebrate, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who missed the gift of Easter music. It’s something I’m still working on, as I seek to learn more ways to offer creative worship online for us. But until then, I found myself […]

Good Morning and Happy Easter! Here are this week’s announcements: 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 Tuesday @ 11:00 […]

Words of Welcome Lighting of Christ CandleThree days ago, we remembered the storyof Jesus’ death.We followed him from his arrestin the garden of Gethsemaneto his trial, tortureand finally death.As we sat in prayer,we extinguished the Christ Candle.A symbolic act to mark Christ’s death. But today, we rejoice.Today we celebrate and give thanks!Today, we remember that […]

Words of WelcomeGood Morning!And Happy Easter!I’m so glad to have you here with me,whether you’re up with the birds like me,or joining me after you’ve had your morning coffee, or two! Scripture Luke 24:1-12 Call to GatherThe sun has risen, hallelujah!The tomb was empty, hallelujah!The women shared the Good News, hallelujah!Christ is Risen, Christ is […]