Events

On 20^th October 2003 HRH the Duke of Kent made a visit to Buckfastleigh.  At the church he was welcomed by the Vicar, the Mayor and other local dignitaries and the children from our Primary School sang a song composed especially for the occasion. 

Congratulations to St Luke's for being awarded joint third prize in the Edward Morshead Award for 2004 at Dartmoor National Park Headquarters.  A presentation ceremony is held annually to highlight special projects which are beneficial to the community and enhance the environment, so a wide variety of activities are covered.  Our award was for the development of St Luke's, while other projects such as mine restoration and reconstruction of bronze age huts were among the prizewinners.  Our architect and vicar were both there to receive the cheque and the certificate, which can be seen in the foyer.

Lee Abbey is home to the international Christian community at Lynton, and is well known for Christian conferences.  Due to the facilities available at St Luke's, and in partnership with us, Lee Abbey are running conferences here starting in Autumn 2005.   Buffet lunch, coffee and tea are included.  For further details and booking forms, please contact the Warden, Lee Abbey, Lynton EX35 6JJ, email warden@leeabbey.org.uk or telephone 01598 754200.  For more information on Lee Abbey have a look at their website www.leeabbey.org.uk

Forthcoming Events

September      Men's Breakfast at the White Hart, Buckfastleigh. 8.30a.m. £5.00 Starts again in September

11 September  Buckfastleigh Mothers Union celebrates its centenary with a Service of Holy Communion and a tea with

                      entertainment after.  Everyone in the Parish invited. Please let Bridget Vinton know for catering purposes.

12 September      Start of new initiative for "Taste & See" Night Church, on a Friday night in the Lounge

                       6.30p.m. to 9.00p.m.  Drop in or out at any time during the evening.

                       No dog collars, no set format, easy going Christian friendship offered.

                       Cafe style, music quiet time questions answered, opportunity for discussion and to talk, prayer and praise,

                       refreshments, community news and friendship. Contact Jan Young for details.

20 September  Deanery Quiet Day.  Application forms in Church.

24 September  Alpha Course starts at White Hart Inn 7.00p.m. Free buffet supper.

28 September  Harvest Festival in St. Luke's Church 10.30a.m.

4 October        Harvest Supper in Church Hall. 7.00p.m. Barn Dance

7 October       Interest and Auditions for Buck-le-hem.  All welcome

                       7.30p.m. at the Church.    

                       Event date Monday December 22nd

                      Street Nativity plan for Christmas, being put together by all the Churches

                      in Buckfastleigh. Everyone of all denominations, or none, invited.

19 October     Gift Day possibly with bring and share lunch after service.

14 December    Family Christmas Service led by the Early Bird teams. 10.30a.m.

19 December    Carol Singing round the Parish, meet at the Church at 7.00p.m. Soup and

                       chat afterwards.  Includes Night Church.

21 December    Carol Service with mince pies 6.00p.m.

22December    "Buck-le-hem" - a joint venture with the local Churches;

                        a street nativity to be held around the town in the early evening, meeting at

                       The Orchard in Station Road at 6.30pm. Step away from the Christmas rush for an hour. Come in                

                        costume if your can, but also in modern dress to register for the census!  Bethlehem comes to         

                        Buckfastleigh.  Finishing at St. Luke's Church with refreshments.

                        An adult event with a definite spiritual theme, with an element of

                        entertainment, in which the whole town will be invited to take part.  More

                        information later.

24 December     11.00p.m.   Midnight Holy Communion

25 December     8.00a.m. Holy Communion.

                        Singles Christmas Party.  Lunch and tea at St. Luke's Church

                        Hall.  Contact Jan Young 01364 642642.

2009

28 February    "Puppet Day"  Come and learn to be a puppeteer for Jesus.

13 March         Church Holiday Weekend.  Join us for a weekend of fun, friendship

                       and praise at Sidholme Hotel, Sidmouth.  Details and Booking contact

                       Jan Young

21-24 May      Mission with Bishop John, focusing on Buckfastleigh with a series

                       of exciting events, social and spiritual. Details to follow.

The Lounge adjacent to the church