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Rev'd Graham Witts | 31.10.18November Events in the Community
There are a lot of events coming up in November in Burnham-on-Sea so we thought we'd provide you with some helpful information.
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Rev'd Graham Witts | 29.10.18 -
Liz Roost | 29.10.18Mission to Seafarers
Did you know that there are 1.5 million Seafarers who risk their lives to bring us the vital goods we need to survive? Do you ever think about the challenges faced daily by those working far from home for long periods at sea?
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03.10.18St. Andrew's Winter Fair
Please note that the date has been changed from the 24th November to 17th November.
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03.10.18SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER
Shared lunch in the hall from 12 noon onwards. Coffee will be in church. A list for food to bring is on the church crossing. Bring your own drinks.
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Rev'd Richard Allen | 03.10.18Christmas Tree Festival 2018
As a quick look at the shops will tell you, “Christmas is coming.” Saint Andrew’s is planning to hold another Christmas Tree Festival with life size Crib Scene, in 2018.
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Nicky Henning | 03.10.18The Children's Society Events in October
The Children's Society are holding 2 events in October:
Coffee Morning - 13th October
Beetle Drive - 26th October
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Rev'd Graham Witts | 03.10.18Vicar's Letter October 2018
“May God bless us with just enough foolishness to believe we can make a difference in the world”.
We recall the life and ministry of St Francis in October, and his quote bears pondering upon.
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Burnham-on-Sea.com | 25.09.181st Anniversary of Dementia Service
Our Third Thursday group celebrated their first anniversary last week with help from the town's MP, James Heappey, and the Mayor of Burnham and Highbridge, Cllr Bill Hancock.
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Brian Foakes | 16.09.18Christian Aid Quiz 2018
I hope you have made a note to come to the Christian Aid Quiz on Friday 19th October – 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Last year we raised over £1000 and we are trying to do the same this year.
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Liz Roost | 29.08.18 -
Rev'd Sharon Eldergill | 29.08.18Vicars Letter September 2018
My youngest Grandson, knowing me to be a fan of Winnie the Pooh, asked me to take him to the cinema to see the new film ‘Christopher Robin’. So we set out, him a very excited little boy, who brought his own Winnie The Pooh toys so that they could enjoy seeing themselves on the big screen.
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Rev'd Graham Witts | 02.07.18Soup Lunches
During Lent and following Easter we have held a number of Soup lunches and devotional services. They have proved to be very popular so we will be holding some more. Watch this space!
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Rev'd Graham Witts | 02.07.18Confirmation at St. Andrew's
On Friday 14th September there will be a Confirmation service at 7.00 pm. At this service candidates from across the deanery will make the promises of baptism for themselves and confirm their belief. The service will be conducted by the Right Reverend Ruth Worsley, the Bishop of Taunton.
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Liz Roost | 02.07.18Sea Sunday 2018
We are delighted that our own Revd. Richard Sigrist will be speaking at our annual service. St. Andrew’s is a great supporter of the work of the Mission to Seafarers, both locally and globally.
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Rev'd Graham Witts | 02.07.18Edithmead Flower Festival 2018
The Edithmead Flower Festival will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July.
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Rev'd Graham Witts | 02.07.18Vicar's Letter July / August 2018
You will read elsewhere in another article about a Confirmation service to be held in St Andrew’s in September. It seems a good time then to ponder on our own Confirmation – however long ago it might have been.
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Brian Foakes | 16.06.18Christian Aid Week 2018 - Results
Thank you to all who were involved in Christian Aid Week this year, your gifts of time and money are greatly appreciated.
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From the Bishops | 05.06.18Rev'd Graham Witts was welcomed as a Prebendary
A special celebration took place during Evensong on Tuesday 8 May at Wells Cathedral as Tony Cook and the Revd Graham Witts were welcomed as Prebendaries and took their place on Wells Cathedral Chapter.
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Bishop's Peter and Ruth | 05.06.18Your Invitation to celebrate 40 years of friendship
Bishop Peter and Bishop Ruth are inviting everyone to join in the celebrations of the 40 years of friendship on 14 July for the ‘return fixture’ with a ceremony at Wells Cathedral and an after party at the Bishop’s Palace, as we welcome a group of Zambian guests to Somerset.
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The Right Reverend Ruth Worsley | 05.06.18Filling the gaps
We all know the old adage, one volunteer is worth 10 pressed (wo)men. As we celebrate Volunteer Week 2018 (1-7 June) I want to give thanks for and to the thousands of volunteers across Somerset who love and serve our communities.
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Janet Chalmers | 05.06.18Mothers' Union turns 100
On May 15th we had our annual Cream Tea, with strawberries and cream. Our 100th birthday cake was made by Gill Miller and, at Graham’s suggestion, she used the Queen Mother’s favourite recipe, printed in ‘Families First’. Mary Witts made the delicious scones.
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Rev'd Sharon Eldergill | 05.06.18Vicar's Letter June 2018
Last week I had the privilege of attending a special service in the centre of Derby, to celebrate and commemorate the birth of Florence Nightingale in May1820.
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Rev'd Graham Witts | 20.05.18Midweek Soup and Reflection
The Midweek Soup and Reflection will take place on the following Wednesday's:
May 16th & 30th
June 13th & 27th -
St. Andrew's Church | 19.05.18The Magic of the Musicals
If you enjoy a good musical then you're in for a treat on Saturday 28th July as songs from Musicals are performed by local artistes at St. Andrew's Church.
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Liz Roost | 08.05.18 -
Liz Roost | 08.05.18Mission to Seafarers Report 2017
St. Andrew’s has a long tradition of support for the Mission to Seafarers.
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Janet Chalmers | 08.05.18 -
Janet Chalmers | 08.05.18
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Rev'd Graham Witts | 31.10.18November Events in the Community
There are a lot of events coming up in November in Burnham-on-Sea so we thought we'd provide you with some helpful information.
-
Rev'd Graham Witts | 29.10.18 -
Liz Roost | 29.10.18Mission to Seafarers
Did you know that there are 1.5 million Seafarers who risk their lives to bring us the vital goods we need to survive? Do you ever think about the challenges faced daily by those working far from home for long periods at sea?
-
03.10.18 -
03.10.18St. Andrew's Winter Fair
Please note that the date has been changed from the 24th November to 17th November.
-
03.10.18SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER
Shared lunch in the hall from 12 noon onwards. Coffee will be in church. A list for food to bring is on the church crossing. Bring your own drinks.
-
Rev'd Richard Allen | 03.10.18Christmas Tree Festival 2018
As a quick look at the shops will tell you, “Christmas is coming.” Saint Andrew’s is planning to hold another Christmas Tree Festival with life size Crib Scene, in 2018.
-
Nicky Henning | 03.10.18The Children's Society Events in October
The Children's Society are holding 2 events in October:
Coffee Morning - 13th October
Beetle Drive - 26th October
-
Rev'd Graham Witts | 03.10.18Vicar's Letter October 2018
“May God bless us with just enough foolishness to believe we can make a difference in the world”.
We recall the life and ministry of St Francis in October, and his quote bears pondering upon.
-
Burnham-on-Sea.com | 25.09.181st Anniversary of Dementia Service
Our Third Thursday group celebrated their first anniversary last week with help from the town's MP, James Heappey, and the Mayor of Burnham and Highbridge, Cllr Bill Hancock.
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Brian Foakes | 16.09.18Christian Aid Quiz 2018
I hope you have made a note to come to the Christian Aid Quiz on Friday 19th October – 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Last year we raised over £1000 and we are trying to do the same this year.
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Liz Roost | 29.08.18 -
Rev'd Sharon Eldergill | 29.08.18Vicars Letter September 2018
My youngest Grandson, knowing me to be a fan of Winnie the Pooh, asked me to take him to the cinema to see the new film ‘Christopher Robin’. So we set out, him a very excited little boy, who brought his own Winnie The Pooh toys so that they could enjoy seeing themselves on the big screen.
-
Rev'd Graham Witts | 02.07.18Soup Lunches
During Lent and following Easter we have held a number of Soup lunches and devotional services. They have proved to be very popular so we will be holding some more. Watch this space!
-
Rev'd Graham Witts | 02.07.18Confirmation at St. Andrew's
On Friday 14th September there will be a Confirmation service at 7.00 pm. At this service candidates from across the deanery will make the promises of baptism for themselves and confirm their belief. The service will be conducted by the Right Reverend Ruth Worsley, the Bishop of Taunton.
-
Liz Roost | 02.07.18Sea Sunday 2018
We are delighted that our own Revd. Richard Sigrist will be speaking at our annual service. St. Andrew’s is a great supporter of the work of the Mission to Seafarers, both locally and globally.
-
Rev'd Graham Witts | 02.07.18Edithmead Flower Festival 2018
The Edithmead Flower Festival will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July.
-
Rev'd Graham Witts | 02.07.18Vicar's Letter July / August 2018
You will read elsewhere in another article about a Confirmation service to be held in St Andrew’s in September. It seems a good time then to ponder on our own Confirmation – however long ago it might have been.
-
Brian Foakes | 16.06.18Christian Aid Week 2018 - Results
Thank you to all who were involved in Christian Aid Week this year, your gifts of time and money are greatly appreciated.
-
From the Bishops | 05.06.18Rev'd Graham Witts was welcomed as a Prebendary
A special celebration took place during Evensong on Tuesday 8 May at Wells Cathedral as Tony Cook and the Revd Graham Witts were welcomed as Prebendaries and took their place on Wells Cathedral Chapter.
-
Bishop's Peter and Ruth | 05.06.18Your Invitation to celebrate 40 years of friendship
Bishop Peter and Bishop Ruth are inviting everyone to join in the celebrations of the 40 years of friendship on 14 July for the ‘return fixture’ with a ceremony at Wells Cathedral and an after party at the Bishop’s Palace, as we welcome a group of Zambian guests to Somerset.
-
The Right Reverend Ruth Worsley | 05.06.18Filling the gaps
We all know the old adage, one volunteer is worth 10 pressed (wo)men. As we celebrate Volunteer Week 2018 (1-7 June) I want to give thanks for and to the thousands of volunteers across Somerset who love and serve our communities.
-
Janet Chalmers | 05.06.18Mothers' Union turns 100
On May 15th we had our annual Cream Tea, with strawberries and cream. Our 100th birthday cake was made by Gill Miller and, at Graham’s suggestion, she used the Queen Mother’s favourite recipe, printed in ‘Families First’. Mary Witts made the delicious scones.
-
Rev'd Sharon Eldergill | 05.06.18Vicar's Letter June 2018
Last week I had the privilege of attending a special service in the centre of Derby, to celebrate and commemorate the birth of Florence Nightingale in May1820.
-
Rev'd Graham Witts | 20.05.18Midweek Soup and Reflection
The Midweek Soup and Reflection will take place on the following Wednesday's:
May 16th & 30th
June 13th & 27th -
St. Andrew's Church | 19.05.18The Magic of the Musicals
If you enjoy a good musical then you're in for a treat on Saturday 28th July as songs from Musicals are performed by local artistes at St. Andrew's Church.
-
Liz Roost | 08.05.18 -
Liz Roost | 08.05.18Mission to Seafarers Report 2017
St. Andrew’s has a long tradition of support for the Mission to Seafarers.
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Janet Chalmers | 08.05.18 -
Janet Chalmers | 08.05.18
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