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Re-imagining Rural Church

New church formed READ ON.

I have been working in a (mostly) unused old church building in a small village called 'Pennymoor', near Tiverton, under the supervision of the Congregational Federation's Mission enabler for the SW.  Three neighbouring churches were keeping the building going by having a joint service there once a month, but it had no membership of it's own at all.

We started outreach activities on Saturday mornings, with art & craft, Fairtrade sales, Film shows and always Coffee/tea.  Each time the odd person or two would pop in and contacts with locals were made.

After almost 2 years when many times I wanted to give up, but God just kept saying 'Don't quit', we now have a small team of people who have become members and a Church has been started.

We all agreed to make the building more accessible so the old pews were sold and comfortable banqueting style chairs and small but sturdy tables have been purchased.  The building has been transformed.

We are open and waiting to see what God will do next! Laughing

New Minister for Pennymoor

The ordination of Rev. Ruth Green in June 2008.

Rev Dr. R Cleaves, Mr T Green, Rev R Green, Mr J Green, Rev J Stephens and Rev E Daniel.

Edgar Daniel was my first Minister in Cambourne, Cornwall 1989.  Rev Dr Richard Cleaves was my tutor whilst training for ministry. Rev. Jill Stephens is the area worker for the South West who helped to get the project started.  Terry is my beloved Husband and Jon my lovely son.

Covenanting together

The covenanting service to begin the new church in Pennymoor.

New members Mr O Mears, Mrs J Maryan, Mrs R Green and Mr T Green with Rev J Stephens officiating.