Events

On 20th 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

 

 

2009            

THE MARSHMALLOW PARTY! Saturday 12th September. Come be surprised by what your local Mothers Union can turn their hand to when it comes to fun and entertainment. They were a knockout last year at a strictly Mothers Union event, so now they are branching out to all of Buckfastleigh and inviting everyone to a fund raising party at St. Luke’s at 7.30p.m. All with a pink theme, there will be food, games, entertainment and a chance to hear Jean Hart play her bagpipes. For catering purposes tickets need to be purchased in advance. £7.00 to include hot supper. Profits in aid of the Mothers Union.

TASTE & SEE. Will restart on 11th September with a programme of speakers, events and evenings set aside just for friendship and support. Taste & See provides a forum for questions you may have always wanted to ask but not had the opportunity to do so. It would be good to see some new faces when we return to add to the loyal core of regular people. The food is good and the conversation sets its own level with all sort of subjects discussed from a Christian point of view. All welcome whatever their denomination or none.

Sunday, 27th September is “Back to Church” Sunday. An opportunity to invite someone back to Church, who has not been for a long time, someone you think who might like an invitation to return. Printed invitation cards are now available. The plan is to have a barbeque immediately after the 10.30 service and to invite people not just to Church but to lunch afterwards. Please give some thought to someone you could invite and bring along.

The last of the concerts for this year, arranged by Trefor Jones, to raise money for the improvement of the sound system in the Church, will be an exciting Jazz Concert on 26th September at 7.30p.m This concert is expected to be a sell-out please so to avoid disappointment please book in advance. Tickets available from Trefor and posters with information are in and around the Church.

SHOES FOR AFRICA: Old shoes (not flip-flops or wellies) required for recycling to make new shoes to enable African children to go to school. ACTS, a group of local, registered, African Charities want your old shoes, bagged, and brought to Church on any Sunday up to 2nd September. Anne Kenyon and Mike Ansell are the collecting agents for this area and will gladly collect any large donations of shoes.

PRAYER SCHOOL: “Openness to God in Changing Times” Saturday 17th October 2009 at St. Matthias Church Centre, Torquay. Transport available.  10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. An opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and themselves and finding the peace of God within ourselves. The publicity says “expect something different” Booking required by Friday 9th October to Mrs Alyson Moore. The Old Deanery, The Cloisters, Exeter EX1 1HS or e-mail prayer.school@exeter.anglican.org. Cost for the day £12.00 includes tea and coffee, but bring a picnic lunch.

THE BRITISH LEGION STANDARD will be laid up at St. Luke’s on 10th September at 11.00 a.m.

CHURCH PICNIC: Following a great fun beach picnic at Blackpool Sands in June, another has been arranged for after Church on Sunday, 13th September, this time at Bantham. Take a picnic lunch. There is a sheet to sign up at the back of the Church.

Open to all ages as you can see from the photo below. (Phil, John, Paul & Mark)

CLIMATE CHANGE SEMINAR: At St.Luke’s on Tuesday, 14th September at 7.30p.m. What can you do to help? Speaker: Martin Goss. This event is being arranged in conjunction with “Buck the Trend”, who are working on conservation for Buckfastleigh. No entry charge, but a retiring donation if possible please.

EARLY BIRD. For all ages, but with an emphasis towards young families and children, starts again on 13th September. Thanks to all the hard work the teams have put in, including the breakfast teams. This all ages worship continues to go from strength to strength and we thank God that there is so much creative skill in the St. Luke’s community. If you feel you would like to be part of a team please talk to John Rowland or John Vinton.

HISTORIC CHURCHES: Saturday, 12th September. St. Luke’s is to be a Welcome Station, for people cycling or walking around as many churches as they can on one day. We will be offering a comfort stop, plus tea/coffee and biscuits from 10.00a.m. to 3.00p.m. Thanks to those who have offered to help with this event.

CHRISTMAS: The plan is to decorate the Church with Christmas trees again this year, each tree sponsored by a local group. If you belong to a group who would like to decorate a tree (trees supplied) please let Rev John Rowland know. A big “thank you” to everyone involved with the Cream Tea, which raised £471.00, enough to cover the Christmas Day Party and to leave some to go to The Seed Sowers Trust and to the Cossletts, returning to Mexico in the Autumn.

SUNDAY 18th October: HARVEST FESTIVAL 10.30 a.m. AT ST. LUKE’S. BRING & SHARE LUNCH TO FOLLOW.

DEAN PRIOR HARVEST: Sunday, 11th October

SUNDAY LUNCH: Members of the congregation who don’t want to cook, might be on their own for some reason, or just like eating out, meet for lunch after Church on Sundays at The White Hart, to enjoy a time of relaxation and meeting with friends. No need to book.

HOME GROUPS: Re-start in September and are held at various locations. If you would like to join one of these groups please speak to John R, Sally Taylor, or Hazel Hayley for full details of venues and times.

Prayer Group. Meets every Wednesday, starting again first Wednesday in September, in the prayer chapel at St. Luke’s at 10.30a.m. Time for intercessionary prayer together, an essential part of the life of our Church.

Mothers Union: Re-Starts on Thursday, 3rd September with a service. Meeting at 2.30p.m.

PCC: Wednesday, 23rd September at 7.00p.m. at St. Luke’s

SUNDAY LUNCH: Members of the congregation who don’t want to cook, might be on their own for some reason, or just like eating out, meet for lunch after Church on Sundays at The White Hart, to enjoy a time of relaxation and meeting with friends. No need to book.

Advance Notice: REMEMBERANCE SERVICE - Sunday 8th November.

SHOE BOXES: Time to start looking for those little gifts to fill the boxes. Details and forms for this year are in the Church now, at Bradleys Estate Agents, or available from Jan Young. Boxes to be returned by first week of November please. If you have not filled a box before and would like to know more, please speak to Jan 01364 643452.

                    

 

 

 ST. LUKE'S CHURCH

 

 

The Lounge adjacent to the church

 

We said farewell to Eun Jin from South Korea, who has been attending St. Luke's for a year, whilst working at the Camphill Community at Hapstead. Her musical talents, patience, gentleness and laughter will be missed.  We send greetings to her home chuch in Korea, who will welcome her back with open arms.  For ourselves we are welcoming an additional youth worker, Sarah Hills, in September.