Does a mother's concern and care for her children ever truly end, even after they have grown up? Here's Jude, one of our Licensed Lay Ministers, with this week's blog post, reflecting on Mother's Day. At a recent small group session, after our prayer time, we suddenly realised that many of our prayers recently have revolved around our children. By children I mean adults in their 30’s, 40’s and even 50’s. We laughed and agreed that once a mother or carer, always a carer and th

Are you giving anything up or trying something new for Lent? Let us know in the comments! Read below for our latest blog post from Jonathan Schnarr, Youth Minister at St George & St Paul, Tiverton. Have you been asked yet what you have given up for Lent? If not, let me be the one to do the honours: What have you given up? Maybe sweets, Netflix, alcohol or sugar altogether? Often, when I am talking to young people about Lent, I get the question whether they can give up school,

In our latest blog post, our Children's & Families Minister, Debbie, shares how we can experience a happy birthday every day! Happy Birthday! If I haven't already told you, I became a Grandma, for the first time on 20th January 2023. I may have already shown you pictures of my beautiful little granddaughter Margaux Rae. If I haven't, please stop me when you see me, I will happily share a picture with you. Its been emotional and such a joy to watch the new parents, supporting

What's your passion? Let us know in the comments below. Here's Jude, one of our Licensed Lay Ministers, with what brings her joy. All of us I guess have a passion for something, be it supporting the local football team, craft, walking, dogs or cooking. Passions give us pleasure in life, time to be with other like-minded people or have 'time out.' Our blogs in Weekly news often come out of things we care about, things that touch our hearts and so it is with me this week. It wi

Earlier this week was 'Blue Monday,' said by some to be the saddest day of the year. On these cold and darker days before spring, what simple things bring you joy? Let us know in the comments! Christmas Day was an unusual one this year as our families were all joining us later because of work shifts and that dreaded Covid! The busyness was replaced with the lovely late night Christmas Eve Service, a quiet morning and time to ponder on the importance of the gift of Jesus. Time

Are you a risk taker? Or do you prefer to play it safe? Here's Debbie, our Children & Families Minister with our latest blog post. Before Christmas I was privileged to accompany a group of young people, together with Jonathan, Kevin, and Charles, on a trip to Plymouth for shopping and ice skating. On the Saturday morning, we woke to find it had snowed! It was glorious to look out onto the fresh snow. I left for the train with the snow floating down. It was so atmospheric. I t

In times of struggle, where can we find hope? We're delighted to share our latest blog post from Special Guest Blogger, CEO of Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) and member of St George & St Paul's Church, Ali Padfield. Dear Church Like many people I tend to start the day with a cup of coffee and a quick look at the news and at present it can make depressing reading. Some 'highlights' last week included • Nearly a third of private renters have experienced rent hikes

What's your favourite feel-good Christmas movie? Let us know in the comments! Here's Rev. Andy Humm with our latest blog post, sharing the truth about Christmas... It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or at least that’s what the movies would have us think... The Christmas movie channel is alive and well, with movie after movie of schmaltzy (is that even a word!) 'boy meets girl at Christmas' or 'mistaken-identity,' or' wrong-presents,' or 'snow is falling just as things

When do you put your Christmas decorations up? Let us know in the comments! Last weekend saw the official 2022 Tiverton Christmas Lights Switch-on and this week we are busy hanging lights and decorations at St Paul's, ready for our Christingle Service on Sunday! Here's our latest blog post from our Vicar, Andy about the brightest light of all this Christmas. It's time to dust off the Christmas albums, saying that of course shows my age! I should rephrase it to ensuring my Chr

Is anything weighing you down this week? Here's our latest blog post from Ordinand Sarah Rock-Evans who reminds us where we can find our rest. Matthew 11: 28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” As a family we enjoy walking, and for my husband Martin and I this is mostly a cha

What small action could you take this week, to brighten someone else's life? Here's our latest blog post from Licensed Lay Minister, Jude This week I was making the journey from Bristol back to Tiverton Parkway after a day of birthday shopping and lunch with my lovely daughter. We had a great time, a super lunch and lots of fun in the massive Bristol Primark buying small Christmas presents for the family. Then came the train journey, the day after a cancelled strike with disr

Whether you are a lifelong Christian or just beginning your faith journey, there is still so much more to discover about our loving God. What will you learn about Him this week? Here's our latest blog post from Debbie, our Children & Families Minister. In July my youngest son graduated from University. It was one of those special moments, when happy tears flowed in the shape of smiles. the graduates collected their robes and parents, carers, friends became paparazzi for the d

What would you do if your faith was forbidden? In our latest blog post, our Youth Minister, Jonathan. shares about persecuted Christians and how we can be praying for them. Last Saturday we went to a big youth service in our local city of Exeter, joining 300 young people from all over Devon, England, to worship and praise God together. The theme for the night was 'Brave Faith' and we listened to stories about Christians around the world who stand up for their faith despite se

Life feeling a little bland? Here's our latest blog post from our Vicar Andy, about the importance of adding a little flavour to your life. Last week I travelled to Plymouth to St. Melitus, a theological college which has bases across the country and is where our Ordinand Sarah is being equipped, taught and supported, whilst she trains for ministry. I decided to go by train, as it was quicker, easier and surprisingly cheaper! It was my first train journey in a number of year

Is there someone you could you invite to Alpha this October? Here's our Ordinand Sarah Rock-Evans with our latest blog post. Can I invite you to take a moment to bring to mind someone who doesn’t yet know Jesus? They may be a friend or family member, or someone you see regularly but don’t know. Now imagine what might happen if they came to faith; imagine the prayers they might pray, the blessings they could bring, the transformation that could take place in their life. Now

Which came first, our Allegiance to God, or His Allegiance to us? Jonathan, our Youth Minister explores this further in our latest blog post... “I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors according to law. So help me God." Over the past 70 years countless officials, public servants, armed forces and thousands of newly naturalized citizens have repeated this oath of allegiance, pledging their

When did you last receive an invitation to something special? Let us know in the comments! Here's the latest blog from our Vicar Andy about the most special invitation of all.,. I wonder when you last received an invitation? Perhaps it was to a wedding, a special birthday party, a meal with friends, or the opportunity to visit an event or special place? It’s really exciting to receive an invitation. When we are invited to share special occasions, we are welcomed to embrace th

Tough climb ahead? Ordinand Sarah Rock-Evans, encourages us to 'take heart' and 'hope in the Lord.' 'Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.' Psalm 31: 24 As we come to the end of the summer and the start of a new school year, many among us will be facing new challenges. Perhaps you are stepping into a new college or university, maybe facing challenges within your health, finances or family life? Or perhaps you feel God is calling you to serve Him in a new way

This Sunday we are starting our new sermon series 'Radical Hospitality.' Here's an introduction from Andy bringing our latest blog post from the middle of a field at United: New Wine! I write this sat in the middle of a field in Peterborough, surrounded by thousands of people all seeking to know more of Jesus Christ. The strap line is uniting thousands to worship the one! It is a time to go deeper in relationship with Jesus and also to catch up with friends some of whom we ha

Is a traffic jam or airport delay an inconvenience or an opportunity? Could there be some (hopefully less stressful!) opportunities to spend time with God this Summer? Here's Rev. Andy, Vicar at St George & St Paul, with our latest blog post. The summer holidays got off to a rather inauspicious start with miles and miles of traffic all flocking to the port of Dover. Parents, children, grandparents, and everyone else stuck in great lines of traffic all seeking a passage of dep