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ANGLICANS & METHODISTS IN COMBE St NICOLAS SIGN COVENANT

 After many years of working together and with the example of the national covenant between the churches, the two churches in Combe St. Nicholas have signed a joint covenant.  The signing took place in a very special and joyful service on the eve of  Palm Sunday, which began in St. Nicholas Church and was completed at the Methodist Church.  The service was led by The Revd Phil Regan and The Revd Marilyn Tricker, and both The Revd John Carne (District Chairman of the Plymouth & Exeter Methodist District) and The Rt. Revd Peter Maurice (Bishop of Taunton) spoke.

SILENCE FOR OVER 48 HOURS

Is such a thing possible? Not really . . . there are bound to be noises. But a time without much conversation, a time quietly listening to the Word of God . . . that is possible. Perhaps you’d like to try it.

 On behalf of The Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer, I am arranging a silent retreat at THE COMMUNITY OF ST FRANCIS, COMPTON DURVILLE next year, 2009. The dates are Tuesday to Friday, 28 April to 1 May. Our focus will be on listening in contemplative silence to the Word of God, using chosen Sayings from the Bible. Brief guidance and commentary will be given but other conversation will be restricted to the first and last meals, i.e. Tuesday evening and Friday breakfast. The cost will be around £90 inclusive of all meals. Some bursary assistance may be available in cases of need.

I would like to test the level of interest. Anyone who thinks they would like to attend this retreat is asked to contact me now without any commitment at this stage. Just say that you are interested. I will then send further details in the New Year.

 Please write to me, The Revd Canon Martin Tunnicliffe at

202 Ralph Rd. Solihull, W. Midlands B90 3LE or send an e-mail to  martin.tunnicliffe@tesco.net

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