CHRISTMAS!
For details of Christmas events in the parishes, look HERE
News from Christians Together in Newton Abbot
Carol Singing in Town No singing in pub(s) this year due to lack of availability, but if you want to be part of the group joining in at the Mayor's Carol Service, 6.30 to 7 p.m. on Wed 18 December, (singing led by a Rock Choir) let me know, ideally by Friday 8 November too!
Christian Unity Service Father Matthew will prepare a sheet we can use to advertise the event, and he and Rev Gill will put together the service which will be held at The Avenue Church, on 26 January.
Lenten Lunches Dates for 2025:
12/03 Newton Abbot Benefice
19/03 Shaldon Rd/Cornerstone
26/03 St Joseph’s
02/04 Salvation Army/Society of Friends
09/04 The Avenue Church
Peter Farrell petane@outlook.com
Next Evensong
Our next Evensong will take place on Sunday evening, 29 December at 5:30pm at St John’s Bovey Tracey. It will offer a slice of peace and quiet during the busy Christmas period, so why not put it in your diaries now?
Foundations
Foundations is the introductory course for everyone in the Diocese of Exeter who is exploring their vocation (both lay and ordained). The course is designed to help people grow in their discipleship, and flourish as part of the Church. It is the foundational course to train as a Licensed Lay Minister (Reader), for ordination training or to train for one of the new Commissioned roles. It is run by the Diocese of Exeter as part of our commitment to lifelong learning and development for all, and is open to everyone who is a member of a church community.
The topics covered are: Theology, The Bible, Spirituality and Ministry. The Foundations course is a mixture of in person and online teaching. There will be several intakes a year and it will run in different locations to make it as accessible as possible for a wide range of people across Devon. If you apply to do the course in 2024/5, you will be invited to join one of the three regional groups, in the following locations:
- Plymouth (St Jude’s Church) running from October 2024 to March 2025
- North Devon (location tbc) running from January to May 2025
- Exeter (location tbc) running from January to May 2025
Click here to find out more about Foundations.
Watch the video for more:
Confirmation Service
A Confirmation Service is likely to be held in the spring of 2025. Please contact Dave rector@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk if you are interested.