Dear all,I write to you with some sad news. The Rev'd Jean Loveday, who served in this Mission Community, died earlier this week. I'm sure many of you will have fond memories of her and her time with us. As we mourn, pray for her family and friends, and give thanks for her life, we also give thanks for her ministry here as a servant and shepherd to Gods flock.‘I am the resurrection and the life,’ says the Lord. ‘Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ - John 11.25,26Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. - Matthew 5.4May she rest in the peace of Christ.Rev'd Miles Welborn, Rector of Lyn Valley Mission Community PhotoJean is presented with a bouquet in recognition of her service to Lyn Churches, Plough Sunday, January 2020.
Thanks to the kindness of Keith and Vivian, a magnificent Christmas tree will be proudly displayed outside the town Hall, a symbol of the spirit, creativity and togetherness that make our Lyn Valley community so special.We’re inviting everyone to get involved – community groups, sports clubs, emergency responders, youth groups, schools, coffee clubs, town twinning, motor clubs, arts and craft groups, churches and faith groups, bell ringers, the library, the bookshop, Lyn Development Trust, and any fundraising teams…absolutely anyone who helps make the Lyn Valley such a vibrant place to live.Each group is invited to design and create a themed decoration that represents what you do – something that will show just how much life, activity and heart there is in our community.Local businesses are warmly encouraged to join in too! We simply ask for a donation to display your decoration – with all proceeds going to the Lyn Children’s Party fund, helping to make the annual Christmas Party extra magical.Let’s make this tree shine with the spirit of the Lyn Valley – past, present and future.For further details please contact Jo Collier in the Town Hall Office 01598 752384 ltc@northdevon.gov.uk
Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate - the first woman to be chosen for the role.A former NHS chief nurse, the 63-year-old became a priest in 2006 and was appointed as the first female Bishop of London in 2018 - the third most senior member of clergy in the Church of England. It is the first time in nearly 500 years of history that the Church nominated a woman to lead it.The Church has been without someone in the top job for almost a year after Justin Welby resigned over a safeguarding scandal.Bishop Sarah was at one time Bishop of Crediton and in that role she conducted a Plough Sunday service at Christ Church
