This Lent I am going to be running ‘Come and See’. Come and See is an annual Lent Course designed by the Bishop of Oxford that explores in depth a different theme each year. This year the course is focusing on baptism.

Come and see is designed to be accessible for both experienced Christians and people still very new to faith. The trailer for this years course can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqezVMUDnCI

I will be running these sessions weekly during Lent on Fridays at 2.30pm starting on Friday 14th March at the Rectory.

As part of the Come and See course you are invited, though it is not mandatory, to sign up for the short daily emails that will offer readings, prayers, and reflections that will feed into what we look at when we gather together. You can sign up for these emails here: https://mailchi.mp/oxford.anglican.org/come-and-see-2025

I have run this course for a few years now and it has been an insightful spiritual journey each time.

I look forward to journeying with you all this Lent,

God bless,

Rev Miles

We (the youth) have decided to continue meeting indefinitely and to name the group 'SoulSpace'.

SoulSpace is a multi-church youth group that meets weekly in Holman Park Club House, Lynton, 4.45pm until 6pm on Tuesday evenings. We share food, play games, have meaningful conversations about life, faith and purpose, and more. Whether you have gone to church for years or have never set foot in one before, all are welcome!

This group is for children of secondary school age but you must have parental consent to attend. Please phone +44 7703 043773 for further information.

St Martin's will again be serving their Lent Lunches. A frugal lunch will be offered again from Martinhoe village hall on Wednesdays during Lent (dates below). All proceeds: North Devon Hospice. £7 adult, £4 student @12.30pm All welcome.
Dates: March 12, 19, 26; April 2 & 9.

The first coffee morning for April will be held in Woody Bay station tea room. These coffee mornings help people to engage and avoid social isolation. Everyone very welcome.

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held in the church, Sunday 13th April after the Holy Communion service. A form to register on the Electoral Roll is attached.

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Holy Communion for Palm Sunday, everyone will be very welcome to join our service. Stay for refreshments and a chat after.

Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday

Easter Saturday coffee morning, judging the Easter Egg Decoration competition at 12 noon. Donations of cakes welcome. [email protected], 01598763374

Pilgrimage for Holy Saturday, from St Mary's, Lynton, through the Valley of Rocks to Lee Abbey tea room

Dawn Gathering at Brendon Two Gates, coffee and pastry provided. For those not familiar with the area, Brendon Two Gates is on the B3223 between Hillsford Bridge and Simonsbath. It is where there is a cattle grid and it marks the Devon / Somerset County boundary.

Holy Communion for Easter Morning. Members of congregations of all parishes are encouraged to come and join us to celebrate Christ's Risen from the Dead.

The next Shirwell Deanery Synod Meeting will be on Tuesday 22nd April at 7pm and is being held at St Mary’s, Lynton.
A representative from the Pickwell Foundation will be speaking. The Pickwell Foundation is a grant-making charity, supports organizations working with displaced people and those addressing climate change, with a focus on local, national, and international initiatives.

The second coffee morning will be in The Greenhouse, Lee Road. Handy to drop in after the Saturday morning shopping. Everyone very welcome.

Holy Communion. We are pleased to welcome the Rev'd Keith Wyer to conduct the fourth Sunday service,

Holy Communion, everyone is very welcome. The second Sunday service is conducted by the Lyn Mission Vicar, Rev'd Miles Welborn. Refreshments are served after and we invite everyone to stay for a chat.

An evening of live music with Kate Robey accompanying the Classic Brit Award nominated, Cameron Mills. Cameron will be performing a number of well known songs from musical theatre, accompanied by pianist and cellist, Kate Robey.
Tickets £10 from [email protected].

Proceeds to St Mary's Church. This event is being promoted by Lyn Valley Classic Motor event.

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