The Reader Christopher Pancheri writes . . .
Dear Friends
This month, on the 2nd October, new readers will be licensed at the Cathedral in Exeter in a Celebration of Reader Ministry. It is 150 years since the Archbishops and Bishops met at Lambeth Palace on Ascension Day in 1866 and proclaimed the Office of Reader. In effect they agreed to license lay people to serve alongside ordained ministers as preachers, teachers and leaders of non-Eucharistic worship in the Church of England. Since that time, Readers have carried out a wide variety of roles in the church, bringing their many gifts into God’s service.
The early church depended upon lay ministers – indeed, according to Canon George King, ‘Jesus himself functioned as a Reader and many, if not all, of the Apostles also served as Readers in the Jewish synagogues.’ The office of Reader is referred to in The Apology of Justin Martyr as distinct from the President and the Deacons in the earliest description of Christian service in about 155CE.
Over the years the leading role of lay ministers declined and lay people were discouraged from taking an active part in the work of the church. The first revival of the office of Reader was in 1560 under Archbishop Parker who said that ‘a deacon or else some sober, honest and grave layman who as lector or Reader shall . . . read the order of service appointed’.
During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I there was a shortage of ordained priests to lead worship in the poorer parishes, and Readers were brought in to fill the gaps but not allowed to preach.
During the nineteenth century there was a rapid growth in the population, particularly in the industrial cities in the north of England, and many churches were constructed to serve the new communities. The training of ordained priests could not keep up with the pace of church building so a crisis point had been reached.
In 1852 Convocations of clergy met for the first time in 135 years and the authorisation of lay ministry was a hot topic. Eventually, in 1866, the Office of Reader was proclaimed by the Archbishops. Early
1 readers were professional men such as doctors and lawyers and gentlemen of independent means. Many of them were instrumental in breaking down the social barriers which then existed within the church by encouraging every grade in society to become readers and by ministering to those outside the church, such as navvies.
There are currently about ten thousand lay Readers in the Church of England and the Church in Wales. There may be an increasing need to deploy readers throughout the Church of England because the number of ordained ministers has been declining until recently and many are at the age when they will need to retire within the next ten years.
A key part of the Reader’s role is ‘to encourage the ministries of God’s people, as the Spirit distributes gifts among us all. . . (and) to help the whole Church to participate in God’s mission to the world’. If this appeals to you, and you are not already fully committed, now is the time for lay people to take active roles in the church and I would encourage everyone to consider the possibility that they may have a vocation to Reader Ministry.
In my own experience, the training provided by the SWMTC at Marjon opened my eyes to new possibilities and set me on a new course. I have been inspired by my teachers and many of my fellow readers. Who would have thought that at the age of 67, I would be setting out across the wilderness of Dartmoor and having unexpected encounters with needy people along the way? Could I have expected to find myself preaching to the congregation of Gulworthy from an open boat through a megaphone on the arsenic lake at Wheal Fanny?
A big thank you to all the families that came to the second Tavy Mission Community Camp in August at Southwood Farm Christian Camp site. We all enjoyed a week of fun and fellowship at Blackpool Sands. It was so much fun that we have booked the same week for next year. Everyone, young and old, will be welcome so put a ring around Saturday 19th August 2017 in your diaries!
May I close with this prayer:
Almighty Father, You have called your Church into being in your love and strengthened us for your service.
2 As we give you thanks for 150 years of Reader ministry, guide us, inspire us and make us all a joyful Church, one in heart and mind; for the sake of your kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
Christopher Pancheri IHBC Licensed Reader Tavistock Mission Community
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October 2016 (Services are in Tavistock Parish Church unless otherwise indicated)
Sat 1 6 pm Harvest supper with entertainment - parish centre
Sun 2 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 7.30 am Morning Prayer 8 am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.45 am Family Communion: a service with a group for children 9.45 am Holy Communion – Christ Church, Brentor 6 pm Festival Evensong 6.30 pm Harvest Service - Gulworthy
Tue 4 9.45 am Tavistock Community Primary School Harvest Service 7.30 pm Prayer and Stillness Group – 10 Courtlands Road
Wed 5 9 am Tavistock Church Schools Harvest Service 10.30 am Holy Communion 3.30 pm Messy Church
Thurs 6 7.30 pm Tavi Praise – Bere Alston United Church
Fri 7 9.30 am Friends’ Art Exhibition and Competition – Bedford Hotel 10 am Holy Dusters 10 am Coffee Morning in church
Sat 8 9.30 am Friends’ Art Exhibition and Competition – Bedford Hotel 10 am Intercessors’ Prayer Group
Sun 9 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 7.30 am Morning Prayer 8 am Holy Communion 9.45 am Family Communion: a service with a group for children 9.45 am Prayer and Praise – Christ Church, Brentor 11.15 am Morning Service – Gulworthy 12.15 pm Family Baptism 2 pm Family Baptism 6 pm Evensong
Wed 12 GOOSE FAIR DAY 10.30 am Holy Communion followed by coffee/tea organised by The Friends of St Eustachius
4 October 2016 (Services are in Tavistock Parish Church unless otherwise indicated)
Sat 15 7 pm for The Friends’ Shakespeare Supper and entertainment – 7.30 pm parish centre
Sun 16 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 7.30 am Morning Prayer 8 am Holy Communion 9.45 am Family Communion: a service with a group for children 9.45 am Harvest Holy Communion – Christ Church, Brentor 11.15 am Holy Communion – Gulworthy 6 pm Healing and Wholeness Service
Tue 18 7.30 pm Mission of the Month – Abbeyfield, 60 Plymouth Road
Wed 19 10.30 am Holy Communion followed by a talk by the Melanesian Brotherhood and coffee 7.30 pm Resurrection Choir of St Petersburg concert 7.30 pm Ignatian Prayer Group – 31 Grenville Drive
Sat 22 12 pm Marriage of Emma Boucher and James Moehle 7.30 pm Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir concert
Sun 23 LAST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 7.30 am Morning Prayer 8 am Holy Communion 9.45 am Family Communion: a service with a group for children 9.45 am Family Service – Christ Church, Brentor 11.15 am All-Comers’ Family Service – Gulworthy 2 pm Family Baptism 6 pm Bible Sunday Service – United Reformed Church
Wed 26 10.30 am Holy Communion
Fri 28 2.30 pm Marriage of Nicholas Blithe and Susi Plummer
Sat 29 12 pm Marriage of Carl Parsons and Amberleigh Langton 3 pm Companions of the Melanesian Brotherhood Eucharist
5 October 2016 (Services are in Tavistock Parish Church unless otherwise indicated)
Sun 30 ALL SAINTS’ DAY 7.30 am Morning Prayer 8 am Holy Communion 9.45 am Family Communion (All Saints’): a service with a group for children 4 pm All Souls’ Service – Christ Church, Brentor 4 pm Fifth Sunday Service – Gulworthy 6 pm Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’)
Mon 31 ALL SOULS’ DAY 12.30 pm Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
6 From the Vicarage … Congratulations to Sue Tucker, ordained Deacon on the 11th September at Exeter Cathedral and to Steve Martin, ordained Priest at Tavistock Parish Church on the 24th September 2016. Two very uplifting services to mark new ministry in the Church of God.
Below is a letter of encouragement from Bishop Robert, Bishop of Exeter, to consider whether God might be calling you to be ordained. I will be very pleased to talk with anyone if you would like to discuss this further. Bishop Robert writes:
“One of the most positive developments in the life of our church in recent decades has been the discovery that everyone has their own unique ministry. From being a church in which a few ministered and the majority were ministered to, we have changed to be one which celebrates the diverse gifts of the whole body of Christ.
Amongst these many callings, the vocation to ordained ministry has remained a key part of what the Church of England has to offer in its service to the world around. Priests and deacons have a particular role in representing the church, of providing leadership and of being the focus of God's people as we gather to celebrate the sacraments.
In recent years the Diocese of Exeter has seen a big increase in the number of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and of a range of ages coming forward to be ordained. Some are now serving the church full time, many others are working as self-supporting ministers. Their offering of themselves in this way has been a huge encouragement and support to the whole church and has enabled the church to thrive in ways which would not otherwise have been possible. We pray that God will provide even more people to serve in this way.
This letter is a direct appeal to you to consider if God might be calling you to be ordained. It could be an idea you have entertained for some time and never spoken to anyone about; it might be something that strikes you for the first time as you hear or read this. There may be someone else that you think would
7 make an ideal priest and this may prompt you to encourage them to explore it. Those thinking about ordination enter a process of discernment in which a number of guides explore with them whether this is indeed the call of God. There is no possibility you might be ordained by accident just because you asked about it!
Over the coming months Bishop Nick, Bishop Sarah and I are continuing a programme of visits to Deaneries under the banner Bishops in Mission. Ideally all those visits will have a 'vocations event' at which enquirers may informally explore ordination. The Revd Hannah Alderson, our new Vocations Officer, or other members of the Diocesan Vocations Team, hopes to be present at as many of those events as possible. They will provide the space where you' can talk through your thoughts and hopes, or just find out more.
If you would like to discuss this matter further do speak first to your parish priest, who will be pleased to talk with you and help you decide the right way forward. Whatever your particular ministry, we wish you God's richest blessing as you seek to answer his call to serve him.
With my thanks for our partnership in the Gospel.
+ Robert ”
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
With my love and prayers.
Chris Hardwick
8 Our new Deacon – Sue Tucker
Sue was ordained Deacon to serve as Assistant Curate to the Benefice of St Eustachius’, St Paul’s Gulworthy, Christ Church and St Michael’s, Brentor, at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 11 September. She was licensed as a Reader sixteen years ago and eight years later she became Rural Officer for the Diocese of Exeter, working closely with rural churches, and networking with rural communities and farming organisations. Sue had retired when she was encouraged by the then Bishop of Crediton, Bishop Bob, to become ordained. After a few ups and downs, she spent three months on placement with the West Dartmoor Mission Community and started her training in 2015. She said: ‘I am delighted to be serving the people of the benefice. I feel this is the place God has called me to be. It is hugely affirming being at St Eustachius’, St Paul’s and Christ Church and I pray that together we will all be on a wonderful journey as we truly become disciples of Christ’.
Sue’s husband, Roy, enjoying the party in the Parish centre later that evening.
9 Steve’s Ordination Service and First Mass and Henry’s Baptism: Thank you!
Many thanks indeed to you all—we have been completely overwhelmed by all the gifts, cards, letters and emails we have received. Thank you in particular for making all our various guests so welcome. Many of our friends and family, including our clergy friends and those in the visiting choirs, said how lovely, warm and friendly everyone in our church is. We very much appreciate the huge amount of work that went into preparing the church for the services, all the cleaning, refreshments, printing, baking cakes, flower arranging and, of course, the wonderful music. Thank you to you all for your tremendous support.
Steven, Caroline and Henry Martin.
Clergy and choir processions assemble to enter the church for the ordination (exciting some interest among Café Liaison staff and customers).
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Job done!
…. and now for the cake!
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Dear Friends,
As I sit to write this letter it is the start of the summer holidays, the schools have broken up, but by the time you read this in October the school summer holidays will be over and the autumn term will have begun, and my evening classes will resume.
I find myself on a journey that I never could have contemplated a few years ago, but here I am about to enter year 3 of Ordination training. God’s plan for me is exciting beyond belief, challenging, humbling and not to say more than a little daunting. I am grateful to Chris and to everyone in our benefices for all their very generous support and encouragement.
I, however, am looking ahead to the autumn, and in particular to October as I am very much looking forward to joining Andy Barton and fellow pilgrims on a tour of the Holy Land. This is an amazing opportunity to walk where Christ once walked, to look out over the Sea of Galilee, to name just some of the parts of the tour.
I hope to include some of the experiences of my trip in a short Christian course. This will begin early in November and is initially for four weeks. The course is loosely based on the first Pilgrim Course book, ‘Turning to Christ’. The Pilgrim course aims to unpack the basic Christian message and teaching of the Christian faith. Therefore the course is aimed primarily at new inquirers but is also for those who want to discover more of the Christian way of life.
The course, which is part of my training for year 3, will be held at home at Higher Woodley Farm and will start on Monday 7th November, the time to be confirmed depending on what is most convenient for those interested. If you would like to join me or want any more information my telephone number is 01822 832374
We are all pilgrims on a journey; I hope during the summer you found rest and refreshment wherever God has taken you.
Blessings, Judith (Judith Blowey, Year 3 Ordinand)
12 Tavistock Passion Play – your chance to take part
Anyone interested in taking part in the Passion Play in Tavistock on Good Friday 2017 is invited to an introductory meeting at the Parish Centre on Sunday 9th October from 3 to 5pm. With a script by David Stranks and new music written for the occasion by Andrew Wilson, this exciting community event, led by St Eustachius’, is open to all.
Do you want to be a part of the greatest story ever told? On or off stage, starring or supporting? Jesus or Judas? Mary or a Roman? Choir or crowd?
Do come along even if you are not a thespian or musician but are handy with a hammer, nifty with a needle, sensational with sound equipment…. There are many jobs to do and we need people with all sorts of skills. Everyone can take part, whatever their faith position.
On 9th October we’ll read through the script and discuss plans so far. It’s useful but not essential to let us know you hope to come. If you can’t be at the meeting but are interested, do get in touch with producer Revd. Steven Martin. The email to use for this event is [email protected].
Too busy to take part? Still save the date – 14th April 2017. No spoilers, but it’s going to be epic!
13 St Eustachius’ Church Living with Bereavement:
The Funeral has taken place, we have said our farewells, family and friends have returned home, and we are left alone with our memories, of love, joys and sadness and maybe regrets.
Bereavement leaves us in places we are not familiar with and finds us in different situations that we are not used to. We would like to invite you to “Living with Bereavement”, a new group to be held on the third Thursday of the month from 2.00 pm until 3.30 pm in the Parish Centre Tavistock, next to the Bedford Hotel, where over a cup of tea and cake we can share with others going through similar experiences of the loss of a loved one. This group is for everyone, so please do come and join us.
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16 Tidings from Tavistock …
Mission of the Month
Bible Society
We are on a global mission to offer the Bible to every man, woman and child. We want to bring the Bible to life for the people who need it most, and shine a light into the darkness by bringing scripture to those who live in extremely difficult circumstances, especially in the Middle East. To date, 4.5 million Syrians have fled their country and 6.5 million have left their homes but remain in Syria. The Bible Society’s National director tells us that every family has a sad story: “There is no hope from outside. All our hope comes from inside, from Jesus. People are turning to God’s word for comfort and encouragement. In 2010, before the war began, we distributed around 35,000 bibles, new testaments and children’s bibles. Last year it was close to 55,000 books. People of all faiths are interested in reading the bible. Jesus is not only for the Christians.” He says, “Jesus came for all people, so we offer the bible to all 22 million Syrians. I am not a strong man, but God in my life enables me to do this work with my eight assistants. Please pray for us to be salt and light.” One of the smallest countries in the world is Swaziland where more than half of the people are below the age of 25, and more than a third of those below 14. One reason for the youthful population is, tragically, AIDS. The Bible Society is working in a school where 98% of the children are orphans. The leader is hoping to launch the ‘Open the Book’ programme to bring Bible storytelling to the classroom, for all the children to read. Bible Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday 23 October. The TACT service will be hosted by the Salvation Army at the United Reform Church in Russell Street at 6pm. Please come if you can, and remember the work of the society in prayer.
Acolytes urgently needed! We are in need of more Acolytes as soon as possible. If anyone would be willing to volunteer, please contact Pat Knock on 01882 618930.
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Special prayer for couple celebrating Platinum wedding
Sydney and Joan Normington, visited St Eustachius’ Church on Wednesday, August 24 - 70 years to the day after being married there. Accompanied by their family, they were greeted by Chris Hardwick, who said a special prayer of thanks for their years together. The couple met through Syd’s sister and, after marrying in 1946, continued living in Tavistock. During the 1950s they moved to the newly completed Greenlands Estate, remaining there some 20 years. In 1968 they bought a derelict house near Lydford Gorge, spending five years rebuilding it before moving in. They moved to their present home at Devonport in 2002. Syd recalled paying 7s 6d for their marriage licence and the ceremony performed by the church curate, the Rev AW Delve, as the church was awaiting a new vicar. He said: ‘We met after the war and it was rather a whirlwind marriage.’ Joan recalled, with so many people wanting to get married after the war, wedding ceremonies being held every half-hour and their service, at 9.30am, was not the first. ‘I used my coupons - which did not allow a wedding dress - to have a costume made and all the neighbours put everything they had together to help make a wedding cake.’ Syd and Joan, who have four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, celebrated their special day with a party at The Bedford Hotel, where the couple’s 55th and 60th anniversaries had previously been held. During the war Syd served in the Royal Navy, while Joan worked in Tavistock Post Office. Syd went on to become an electrical signal engineer on the railways. The couple’s son, Nigel, recalls his mum taking over a café to the right of the town’s pannier market when he was a small boy. ‘It would have been in the early 60s and I remember mum being up all night making pasties in huge quantities in the smallest of domestic electric ovens!’ Joan has also worked at Tavistock’s department store, Sweets, as a receptionist at Mary Hoare Hairdressing, opposite Creber’s in Brook
18 Street, and as book-keeper at the former builders’ merchants, Kaminskis, on Parkwood Road. Another vivid memory was Syd and Joan’s house near Lydford Gorge, which was close to the shortly-to-close station. ‘My parents had their own well and two different generators. Dad had wired the whole house with the normal 240v system and an unusual 24v system, which ran off a bank of batteries, topped up by a marine windmill. So, if you only wanted to use lights and the TV, you didn’t have to turn on the generators.’ Both now 93, the couple have three children and survive their daughter Janet (who also married at St Eustachius’ Church in the late 60s) and son, Tony. Nigel said: They are the closest couple I have ever known and are so funny and great to be with. They are wizards at cards, bright as buttons in all aspects and the closest friends you could ever imagine.’
19 The Friends of St Eustachius’ By the time you read this, the Annual General Meeting of the Friends will have taken place, and a new year in the life of the Friends will have begun. In this piece, I shall mention two things which were covered at the AGM, and also look ahead to two exciting Friends’ events which are taking place this month.
Fund-raising by the Friends My chairman’s report to the AGM described another successful and enjoyable 12 months, in which we had a lot of fun and raised a lot of money. One particular highlight to which I drew attention was that, during the year, the total money raised by the Friends since they were formed in 2002 reached the magnificent total of £150,000. As you know, the Friends were formed to raise funds to help preserve and maintain the church building, and to support the ministry of the church. You can find details of our donations on the Friends’ noticeboard at the back of the church. In summary, the breakdown of our donations is as follows: Maintaining and Enhancing the Fabric of the Church: £105,000 Supporting Music in the Church: £15,000 Maintaining and Enhancing the Parish Centre: £10000 Supporting Parish Communications and Administration: £7000 Enhancing Worship: £5000 Miscellaneous donations: £8000
A Big Thank You At the AGM, I expressed thanks to a large number of people who have supported the Friends over the last twelve months, and I would like to repeat one of those thank yous here, with a big thank you to Dick Eberlie who has stood down from the Friends’ committee after several years of distinguished service. Dick’s many contributions have included drawing up the constitution of the Friends and, as an excellent Membership Secretary, not only increasing the membership but also greatly improving our membership database. It has been a delight to work with Dick and his presence on the committee will be greatly missed.
20 Events in October There are two big events in October. Art Exhibition in Gallery 26 of the Bedford Hotel on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 October This is the first of many events to be held in the run-up to the celebration of the 700th anniversary of the dedication of the church in 1318, and, appropriately the subject of the exhibition is the church or any part of it. We shall have submissions from professional and amateur artists, including members of the church, and from schools. A panel of judges will select the best entries by children aged under 13 [three prizes of £20 each] and between 13 and 18 [one prize of £50], and the public will vote for their favourite entry by an adult [a prize of £100]. Admission to the Exhibition is free and the opening times are: Friday 7 October, 10.00 to 18.00 Saturday 8 October, 09.30 to 17.00, when the prize winners will be announced Many of the paintings will be for sale, and 20% of the sale price will go to the Friends. There is still time to submit artwork for the exhibition, and we hope that lots of you will come and see it.
Supper and Entertainment to mark the 400th Anniversary of the Death of Shakespeare Saturday 15th October in the Parish Centre at 19.00 for 19.30; tickets cost £15. This promises to be a splendid occasion, with a magnificent Elizabethan spread to be washed down by lashings of hippocras [you may need to look that up!], and the entertainment, in word and in song, will consist of extracts from the works of the bard and works inspired by him. A stellar cast of performers will include the Vicar and the Curate.
We hope to see you at these and other Friends’ events which will take place over the next twelve months.
John Rea
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Jo Hugo . . for the wonderful cakes she made to help celebrate Steve’s first Mass
and Henry’s baptism
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@ St. Eustachius’ Church Tavistock Wednesday 5 October
The story of Joshua
He was brave! He trusted God!
Drop in from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in the church
Come along for –
Hospitality (hot meal) Crafts, activities and games (lots of messy fun) Friendship (for all the family) Fellowship (short Bible based celebration)
All the family welcome (children accompanied by an adult please)
More Messy Church dates: Wednesday 2 November: Light of the World Wednesday 7 December: Messy Christmas! Look out for a special half term Messy
There is no charge for Messy Church, but donations are welcome. Contact Sarah on 07929911892 or [email protected]
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Saturday 15 October
The Friends of St Eustachius’ are holding a celebration of Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death.
Come and enjoy a Tudor feast and riotous entertainment in the Parish Centre at 7.00pm
Tickets £15 from the Parish Office
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The Friends of St Eustachius’ CALLING ALL ARTISTS
Art Exhibition & Competition marking the 700th Anniversary Of Tavistock Parish Church
Paintings of the church or any part of it for exhibition on 7 & 8 October 2016 in Gallery 26, The Bedford Hotel
For more details please contact [email protected]
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31 Gulworthy Notes
For the last 35 years or so I have volunteered at a quite large horse and agricultural show. Kathie and I enjoy taking our caravan there for a 10 day break, although the work we do is harder than we would usually do at home. The work mostly consists of erecting some of the infrastructure and communications, and is very similar every year. Overall the weather has been very kind to us during the build-up, and on show day, and for clearing up afterwards. So it was this year, warm sunny days during the build-up and break down, but, oh dear, it poured early on show day with a lot of drizzle for much of the rest of the day. Such are the hazards of putting on an event in this country. Similarly affected this year was our innovative Kangeroo Racing which we had to cancel. It was quickly decided to hold the event in the Parish Hall later on, particularly as most of the 'sponsors' and 'owners' were happy to let their entries stand. Of course we have been happy to refund ticket holders though they remain valid for the re-arranged event. This will be held on Saturday 22nd October, starting at 6.30 pm, and further details can be found in the magazine.
The PCC had a good meeting on 13th September. Our Chairman and Treasurer, Lesley, had indicated at the previous meeting that she would like to stand down as Chairman in order to give her full attention to the finances. Fortunately Jeremy offered his services and the meeting had no hesitation in appointing him. The meeting then heard that we are still awaiting the production of the prayer cards and that the production of the prayer tree had been held up. Patience is a virtue often required at PCC, but we look forward to seeing them in St Paul's very soon. No entries had been received for the Logo design competition. Members discussed how it might include an outline of our church and reference to our mining history. With the closing date of our next PCC meeting on 8th November there is still time to enter. Lesley gave her report of our finances up to the end of August, commenting that she is happy with our progress this year. She said that an agent for the company that supplies our electricity had visited to inspect the meter and advise on the correct tariff. Lesley will keep a close eye on the meter readings. She
32 reported that Gulworthy School had ordered a bulk supply of wood pellets so will not need another supply any time soon that we can take advantage of, but she will enquire of the Parish Hall to see if they might be able to have a joint order. We certainly don't want to run out now that the temperatures are getting cooler. PCC then decided to ask the Parish Council if their arrangements to amend the location of a name on the War Memorial will be completed in time for the Remembrance Service on Sunday 13th November. The Council will also be asked about the bramble in the church yard which we had hoped would have been weeded out by now, as they are responsible for the maintenance. Viv told us that the JaM Club and Open the Book sessions in Gulworthy School will recommence now that the children are back at school. We heard that the bibles given to the school leavers at the end of last term had been well received but the dedicated fund has been used up. More will need to be raised to cover next year's leavers and we will seek a sponsor for this wonderful action. The meeting then decided to opt out of the long standing contact with Nzega as our efforts to arrange a meaningful contact in recent years had not been successful. Alan suggested that it might be replaced by the Seed Project that was written about in a recent Parish Magazine and will make an enquiry. In discussion of our fund raising and social events, PCC heard about the Fete Committee's discussion of this year's event. It was felt to have been a great success despite the slightly lower attendance and income. The Committee discussed designing a revised layout to improve the flow round the event and decided to hold the event a week later next year when it would coincide with the beginning of the school holiday. The fete will feature more innovative events and activities for children. The revised arrangements for the Kangeroo Racing were discussed and renewed advertising will be done. Revd Christopher then told us of his continuing revision of the Mission Action Plan which he described as “simple in form and word”. He said he is pleased with the progress at St Paul's and to see some 'new' faces in church.
Our Harvest Festival is coming quickly towards us. Previously a service was held on the Sunday and then a further service on the Monday followed by a supper and auction of produce. This year both will be combined in one event on Sunday 2nd October starting at 6.30pm in
33 church. After the service we will go into the Parish Hall for a bring and share supper, this being followed by the auction of donated produce. Alan said that invitations had been sent to all local farmers.
The Remembrance Service at our memorial will be held on Sunday 13th November. We will gather in church at 10.45am, then go to the memorial for the start of the short service at 10.50am. This will be followed by morning service.
Our Senior Citizens Christmas lunch will be held in the Parish Hall, gathering in the hall at 12noon on Monday 5th December. The event is by invitation but application is open to anyone living in Gulworthy Parish who is over 65 years of age. If that applies to you, or you know someone who fits the bill, please let me know. (833489).
Our Carol Service this year will be held in St Paul's on Sunday 11th December starting at 6.30pm. There will not be a morning service.
To prepare for our Christingle Service children and accompanying adults are invited to come to the Parish Hall at 3.00pm on Saturday 17th December to have fun and make the Christingles. The Christingle Service will commence at 11.15am in church on Sunday 18th December when families are very welcome to join us for an appropriate service. Christmas cards and their distribution were then discussed.
New for St Paul's this year, all being well, we will hold a Midnight Mass at 11.00pm on 24th December.
Christmas Day Service will commence at the slightly earlier time than usual of 11.00am to enable you to get home in time for the turkey and Christmas pud.
Did anyone say that not much goes on in Gulworthy!!
Alan Fox
34 Gulworthy WI
Jennie, our Vice President standing in for Irene, welcomed 25 members to our September meeting and asked for one minute’s silence in remembrance of Di Bulimore, a past long standing WI member who had left a few years ago but is held in affection by our members. Jennie introduced our speaker for the evening, Sylvia Crocker, but before Sylvia inspired us with her tray bakes Jennie referred to an article in the September copy of WI Life, “A Boost for British Dairy Farmers” where Sylvia, who is a member of the Lewtrenchard WI, had realised that there was something she could do that would both help the farmers and offer a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks. Sylvia had noticed that next to the packed sandwiches and salads there was an abundance of fizzy drinks and bottles of water, but no milk so approached her local Tesco store. Tesco has decided to stock pints of milk next to sandwiches in their stores in Launceston, Crediton, Roborough and Callington.
Sylvia introduced us to four easy tray bakes, all with produce easily found in your own store cupboard or local shops. Cider cake with a choice of apple or dates, chocolate and beetroot brownies, apple blondie brownies (without chocolate) and cheese muffins that are suitable for diabetics. Members were happy to sample each of them, leaving just a few crumbs behind. Recipes were provided for members. We were also given the recipes for “How to Cook a Husband” and for “Preserving Children”. The VOT was given by Anne Yeo.
Business Jennie announced several up and coming events and visits for members to attend and that Val Anderson has now joined our committee. A small number of members were asked to complete “Avoid Food Waste, Address Food Poverty” surveys produced as part of the NFWI campaign. Our Queen’s Diamond Jubilee plaque has now been placed with the apple tree we donated at the school. Jennie asked members to come up with ideas for the entertainment evening for our December meeting.
There will no meeting next month, October, due to Goosey Fair, but members will be enjoying the Birthday Dinner at Tavistock Golf Club on Monday 3 October. Our November meeting is on Wednesday 9 November at 7.30pm at Tavistock Methodist Hall when we will be hearing all about the life as a vet by M Prettejohn. We continue to have our 'Ladies Wot Lunch' and the '4 Gs Walking Group' as well as various craft events. Please contact our Secretary, Rose-Marie Bonnevier on 0822 610566 if you have any queries. We welcome all new members.
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Gulworthy Parish Hall Entry £10 per person, £25 per family (2 adults/2 children), £5 per child includes pasty and 2 drinks per person. Own a Kangaroo and/or just come and join the fun.
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Brentor News
Tavy Youth Group
Tavy youth group are planning to meet again on a monthly basis at CHICKS, Brentor, and have been invited to go on an overnight residential, Friday/Saturday 28/29 October. The activities will be led by Andy Hopkins and Sarah Roberts, both well known to our group and formerly youth workers at CHICKS, Brentor. Andy is now a primary school teacher in the West Midlands and Sarah has become community fund raiser at Team Rubicon, based in Wiltshire. It is a reflection of our young people’s behaviour and enthusiasm that they have both volunteered to return to lead our residential this year. We hope to welcome new members and old to our first meeting on Saturday 1 October at CHICKS Brentor 7-9 pm. This year we will be welcoming Laura, the new Catalyst volunteer, to work with us at the youth club.
Tavy Youth Band
Rehearsals, with new modern worship songs, are set to continue this year. Catherine, our lead guitarist, left us to move to a church in Bristol to continue her theology studies. We need a new guitarist! Meanwhile we hope to continue with support from Buckland Church. Rehearsal dates TBC, but on a Thursday evening at Brentor Church 7- 8 pm. Hopefully Tim from Catalyst will be able to join us to play bass guitar.
Tavy Community Camp
We had a great week camping together near Dartmouth this summer. We had 40 young people on site and a similar number of adults. We held 2 church services together, and the rest of the time we enjoyed each other’s company, enjoyed the great weather we were blessed with, and everyone wishes to return to the same site next year, so watch this space for details!
St Michael de Rupe, Brent Tor
Well, after a long summer, the roof repair is nearly done! Thanks to the generosity of the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund, the Devon Historic Churches Trust, the Headley Trust, the Friends of St
40 Michael's, and our many generous visitors and parishioners, the roof is once again watertight and fit to outlast us all. In further excellent news, this weekend we have formally received the Faculty we require to install solar panels and give us limited electric lighting. These panels will be invisible from the ground (and only detectable to the glider pilots circling overhead!) and will work to charge a powerpack and run LED lights within the church. As well as reducing our carbon footprint (the current gas lights are terrible for their emissions by comparison), the new system will allow us to illuminate the nave and chancel to the point that handheld lamps are no longer required for services (Mike Loader and congregation had to struggle at Michaelmas!). We had originally intended to preserve the gas lighting as an adjunct, but unfortunately this will not be possible. There are, it turns out, no gas engineers left who are licensed to service gas lighting of this age and design, and with the system rapidly failing due to old age, we will soon have no option but to turn it off permanently. We will therefore be replacing the gas burners with LED globes that will have a very similar or identical appearance when lit. This will of course require funds so we are now starting fundraising, plus applying for grants. If anyone is able to help in any way, please contact me at [email protected]. God willing, we will soon be able to celebrate Genesis 1:3 with feeling!
Dr DL Harris MRCVS Brent Tor Churchwarden Prayer for the Month O Good Shepherd, when the pastures are green let us share our fortune. When we walk through the shadows let us be comforted by your presence. When our cup overfloweth let us bring happiness to others. When we come to your house at last let us rejoice with the redeemed for ever. Amen John Hunter 1849 – 1917 Chosen by June Woodland
41 BRENTOR COMMONS
What is it about gathering blackberries that is so satisfying? To spend an hour strolling along the hedgerows with little on your mind other than gathering the fruit must be fulfilling some ancient need of our hunter gatherer forebears. It may also be something to do with the blackberry and apple crumble for supper! There has been a reasonable crop this year, and the tell- tale incursions into the bushes to reach those really large and juicy ones that always seem to be just out of reach shows that many people have been busy.
I thought the sloes would be scarce this year but now that they have coloured up there seems to be a reasonable amount. Not the quantities that the last two years have produced, when I liked to claim that I had picked enough for my sloe gin from just one bush.
When walking from Bowden to Liddaton I saw a party of at least six stonechats. It was clearly a family group as the younger birds were quivering their wings in typical food begging manner. It is good to know that they have had a successful year. Other birds seen included a wren, good numbers of swallows and a pair of willow warblers (once known as willow wrens).
The silver Y moth mentioned in a recent article is now present on the common and in many of our gardens. Look out for a very restless medium sized silvery brown day-flying moth flitting from flower to flower. Its wings often are continually fluttering but if it does settle you will clearly see the Y shape on each wing.
There is little colour to catch the eye but some white yarrow and pinkish purple woundwort can be seen along the road and path verges. The red berries of hawthorn, rowan and honeysuckle are really noticeable. There will be abundant food for the winter visiting redwing and fieldfares that will arrive soon.
Barry Albrighton
42 Mission Community Events for October 2016
Tuesday 4th October, 11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m. Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy; Short Mat Bowls every Tuesday. All welcome.
Wednesday 5th October, 2:00 p.m. Moorland Outreach, Mary Tavy Methodist Chapel. Speaker: Dr Sean Sweeney (Director of Music, Tavistock Parish Church). All welcome.
Wednesday 5th October, 7:00 p.m. Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy; Short Mat Bowls, £3 per Wednesday evening. New players welcome ~ no experience needed!
Wednesday 5th October, 7:00 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving Service, St. Peter’s Church, Peter Tavy, followed by Harvest Supper in the Village Hall. Tickets for Supper £5 through Angela Collins on 01822/810243 or Peter Tinson on 01822/810314. All welcome.
Thursday 6th October, Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy. Pilates with Sally Cinnamond. £5 per session every Thursday 9:30 a.m. ~ 10:30 a.m. & 10:40 a.m. ~ 11:40 a.m. All welcome.
Thursday 6th October, 7:30 p.m. Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy. Villages in Action present Cosgrove & Banks, a folk duo. Tickets: Adults £7.50; Concessions £6.50; Children £4 available via Doreen 01822/810824, Margaret 01822/810408; or Mary Tavy P.O. & Stores. Please do try to support this event to enable VIA to continue.
Friday 7th – Saturday 8th October, Friends of St Eustachius’ Painting Exhibition – Bedford Hotel, Gallery 26
Saturday 8th October, 7:30 p.m. Mary Tavy Methodist Chapel: Autumn concert with Mrs. Rosemary Turner, Mrs. Mary Mazur-Park and “The Clarinuts”. Admission £5 at the door. All welcome.
Tuesday 11th October, 2:00 p.m.. Mary Tavy & Brentor Community Primary School: Harvest Festival in St. Mary’s Church.
Thursday 13th October, 12:00 noon ~ 1:30 p.m. Peter Tavy Methodist Chapel. Soup Lunches. All welcome.
Saturday 15th October, 7 pm. Friends of St Eustachius’ Shakespeare supper in the parish centre, Tavistock. Tickets £15 from the parish office.
Sunday 16th October, 12 noon, Harvest “Soup & Sweet” lunch following 10:30 morning Service. Mary Tavy Methodist Chapel
Monday 17th October, 10:30 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m. Mary Tavy Chapel Hall. Our Jigsaw swap; tea, coffee and a chat.
Wednesday 19th October, 7.30 pm. Resurrection Choir of St Petersburg, Tavistock Parish Church. Tickets £14 (Students free) available from: [email protected] or on the door
43 Thursday 20th October, 7:30 p.m. Brentor Garden Club, in the Brentor Village Hall. A talk by John Mann entitled “Alpine Plants”. Visitors welcome at £2 on the door.
Saturday 22nd October, 7 pm. Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir, Tavistock Parish Church. Tickets £10 from Bookstop, Terry Pearce 01822 810648, or on the door.
Saturday 29th October, 10:30 ~ 12:00 noon. Mary Tavy Methodist Chapel ~ Autumn Coffee morning and Craft Market. To book a table please ring 01822/820575.
You’re all invited to …
Bishop Sarah’s Wild West Fairtrade Coffee Morning
on Saturday 29th October, 10.30-12.30, at Halwill Parish Hall in Halwill Junction, EX21 5XR. (Car Park available.)
A taste of Fairtrade Latin America-style is coming to you in West Devon. Fairtrade can supply us with a fun opportunity to get together and celebrate. We’ll also have time to learn more about the farmers who grow our refreshments, particularly coffee producers. But there’ll be plenty for tea drinkers too! And we’ll hear from Bishop Sarah about why she personally supports Fairtrade and Traidcraft.
We know our friends in rural areas love to support local farmers and village stores and Fairtrade can be part of that as well. Fairtrade begins in our home and shopping basket; when we choose to buy Fairtrade coffee and tea we help farmers provide for their families. There’ll be refreshments and we’d love to have some Traidcraft stalls.
If you’re interested in helping with the event, please get in touch with Sally Farrant as soon as possible on [email protected] or 01392 294940. But spread the invitation around to everyone. We’d love to see you all.
Please, everyone, spread the invitation around – include it in your parish magazines or news-sheets. We’d love to see you all. To give us an idea about numbers, if you’re bringing a group from your church it would be helpful to let Joanie Harris know on [email protected] or 01392 294940.
Sally Farrant and Julia Neville On behalf of the Fair and Local Steering Group
44 Martha’s Page Hello everyone, As I am writing my page I am looking forward to starting at the University of St Mark & St John tomorrow. I would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes for my career in primary school teaching. During September, Sue Tucker was ordained Deacon at Exeter Cathedral and Steve was ordained Priest at St Eustachius’. I would like to wish them well on their next chapter in the Church. Autumn has now arrived and my Rainbow group is looking forward to going on an autumn walk to find autumn related items. The mornings and evenings are getting darker and we will soon need to find our woolly jumpers! Messy Church is a great success in St Eustachius’ and as it has been running for six months I thought it would be a good idea to compose a questionnaire for people to complete who come to Messy Church. Here is some of the feedback we received:- “My children thoroughly enjoy decorating biscuits and eating them! They have gained so much from Messy Church and we all love it!” “My grand-daughter loved the Olympic themed Messy Church; she was very proud of her medal!” “We all enjoy creating things, drawing, painting, cooking and singing. We love all of it really!” “My son loves the games and the dancing. He can’t wait until it’s time for another Messy Church.”
45 “We love meeting new people, everyone is so friendly and it’s a lovely atmosphere.” “Our favourite Messy Church so far has been the seaside one. The live music was incredible and the lighthouses were fantastic!” This surely proves that Sarah and her team are doing a very worthwhile job and we all enjoy it! Although I will be at University I will still be around and will write to you all next month. With love, Martha x
Vestry Group Birthdays in Octber: Nathan – 14 years old – happy birthday
Key Dates: Sunday 1st October – Harvest Supper at 6pm.
Wednesday 5th October (Drop in from 3:30pm to 5:30pm) – Messy Church.
TAVISTOCK CHURCH SCHOOLS FEDERATION
St Peter’s Junior School 614640 St Rumon’s Infant School 612085
New entrants are always welcome at both schools
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EFFECTIVE LISTENING PRACTICE
A two session event taking place on
Saturday 12th November, 2016
Venue: Tavistock Methodist Church, Tavistock
From 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Coffee will be served on arrival COST £18.00 Trainers: Sarah-Jane Seymour and Helen Hopkins
For application forms and further enquiries contact:
Angela Smith Tel: 01822 854614 or email [email protected]
Acorn Christian Healing Foundation was founded in 1983 to support and promote the vision of a Church and Nation renewed in the service of Christ the Healer. There are three strands to the vision: listening, healing and reconciliation. Acorn is one of the most experienced providers of listening skills training in the UK. Acorn Christian Healing Foundation Whitehill Chase, High Street Bordon, Hants GU35 0AP Tel: 01420 478121 Email: [email protected] Website: www.acornchristian.org
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Reconciliation: mending broken relationships Saturday 29th October, Belmont Chapel Exeter 10.00am – 4.00pm Reconciliation is a central theme in the Christian message. Finding not just solutions to conflict but learning how the relationships impacted by conflict can be strengthened is essential for individuals, families, and communities. Understanding how conflict starts and ends is essential for healthy, life giving relationships. This day will be led by Wes Sutton, Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation.
As part of the reconciliation theme, Mary Sutton will be speaking about her Doctoral Thesis on the Church, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Wes and Mary Sutton have been in Christian Ministry some 30 years. Wes trained as a teacher, he started full-time ministry with Youth for Christ in N.E. London in 1982 as a worship leader, songwriter, and evangelist. After 6 productive years with YFC, he moved to Loughton to lead a small church of 20, which over the next 19 years grew to over 400. On leaving Vineyard Church, Loughton, Wes led the Oasis Church Network for 3 years, initiating a church planting strategy to establish churches in challenging communities and, immediately prior to joining Acorn as director, ran a consultancy helping churches and leaders understand and define their calling. Mary is currently in the final year of a PhD researching ‘Refugees and Church Communities in London’. She carries a passion for justice and righteousness in the way the marginalised and disadvantaged are treated, especially those who have no voice. Listening to the cries of the broken and displaced is also listening to the heart of God.
Further details from [email protected] or telephone: 01392-294940
Booking in advance is essential.
This event is organised by the Mission Team and Church & Society department of the Diocese of Exeter
Best Wishes Philip Sourbut and Martyn Goss
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