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Claire’s Second ‘C’
Starter for 10 – Perceptions during lockdown have changed. What jobs do we now think are really important that we did not notice or...
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Jun 26, 20204 min read


Fluffy Coat Hangers
Ann gave us a short demonstration of how to knit with wool and lace to create coat hanger covers. They are perfect for garments that are...
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Jun 26, 20202 min read


Four Questions and Two Challenges
After a brilliant series of Bible Studies looking at Matthew’s Gospel with William, Claire led the Bible Study this afternoon on Zoom. We...
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Jun 18, 20202 min read


Work in progress
Kimberley has made an excellent start to a circular shawl she is crocheting that will be a baptismal shawl for Revd Elaine. It’s amazing!...
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Jun 18, 20201 min read


The Great Commission
Our bird’s eye view of Matthew’s Gospel ended today after we looked at the resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission in Matthew...
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Jun 12, 20203 min read


Symbolic Shawls
The Crochet & Knitting Friendship Group met again today via Zoom, a few of us on the telephone and the rest via the Internet. The group...
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Jun 11, 20202 min read


A Curtain Torn in Two
After sharing the last supper, Jesus and his disciples sang a hymn. “Which one?” William asked us! It was probably one from ‘The Great...
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Jun 5, 20203 min read


Never too early!
Two members of the Crochet & Knitting Friendship Group have been busy creating Christmas items! Kimberley has produced holly and...
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Jun 5, 20202 min read


Elevensies Next - some nonsense in rhyme!
Well whatever next? We don’t get vexed. A church meeting not allowed. We have been under a cloud. Technology saved the day. And we didn’t...
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May 31, 20201 min read


BBQ on the beach
In his sermon for Pentecost John included three fires. The first fire was being used by people to warm themselves, Peter, one of Jesus'...
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May 31, 20201 min read


Saturday Celebration Family Quiz
With Claire as Quiz Show Host we were set for a fun afternoon and we were not disappointed. The rounds were innovative and creative....
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May 30, 20201 min read


Delving into and sharing views at the on-line Bible Study
We opened our Bibles to Matthew chapters 24 to 26. Helen shared that these are her favourite chapters and that she loves reading about...
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May 29, 20202 min read


No knitting but lots of talking
We spent a wonderful afternoon sharing news and stories at the weekly Crochet & Knitting Friendship Group Zoom meeting. Two topics...
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May 29, 20202 min read


Dial-in service
We now have a dial-in service for landline and mobiles phones The phone number to ring is: 01208 628013. This offers audio recordings of...
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May 29, 20201 min read


On-line worship
In the sermon today, Dave shared with us an interesting quotation.
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May 24, 20201 min read


Being Seen!
I can't wait to see Mike wearing this bespoke top on our Bodmin Way walks. Mike kindly acts as one of the guides for The Bodmin Way...
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May 22, 20201 min read


Dove of Peace
When Mike showed us the white dove he has recently knitted, I immediately thought of the dove of peace and later thought of Jesus' words,...
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May 22, 20201 min read


Don't be afraid
Do not be afraid Someone has counted the number of times “Don’t be afraid” appears in the Bible. It is 365 or 366 times. This is more...
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May 22, 20202 min read


Fabulous Knitting
The Crochet & Knitting Friendship Group is meeting on Thursday afternoons on Zoom to enjoy each other's company and share any finished...
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May 21, 20201 min read


The Pearl of Great Price
We continued reading and discussing various passages in Matthew's Gospel this week at the virtual Bible Study. Jesus compared the Kingdom...
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May 15, 20201 min read
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