HELP & SUPPORT
As a church we are committed to supporting our local community and city as best we can.
Please click on the above link to find out the different support we are aware of or can offer.
BEING ‘CHURCH’ DIFFERENTLY: CHURCH NOTICES, RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES DURING ‘SOCIAL DISTANCING’
As well as having our Sunday Services availble on YouTube, we are also discovering new ways to ‘meet’ in a ‘socially distant’ way so that we can continue to ‘be church’ whilst staying home to support the NHS and save lives.
Click on the link above to find out how you can be involved – though things are a bit different we always welcome newcomers to join with us
CHURCH ONLINE
Click the button above for our Sunday Services
Join with us, online, for our Sunday worship through our YouTube Channel and facebook
Due to concerns regarding the spread of Coronavirus the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have asked all churches to close our buildings.
However, prayer and worship continue in homes across the parish.
WE ASPIRE TO BE … ONE FAMILY
A local church for all ages and stages united in Christ and seeking to love and serve the communities of Eggbuckland, Estover, Leigham and Derriford
We want to help people discover Jesus and follow him
VISIT US
Welcome
Welcome to St Edward’s Church, Eggbuckland – a family-loving parish church serving the communities of Eggbuckland, Estover, Leigham, Derriford and everywhere between! If you live in the area or are just passing through we’d love to meet you. Our main service on Sunday is at 9.30 am at St Edward’s or check out our monthly service for all ages at 11.15 am.
Sundays
DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 ALL PUBLIC WORSHIP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED AND THE BUILDING REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE –
SEE ABOVE FOR HOW TO JOIN US ONLINE FOR ‘CHURCH ONLINE’
Join us for our main service at 9.30am or try out our monthly 11am service for All Ages. Looking for something quieter? – why not come along to our 6.30pm reflective prayer service.
Children, Youth, Families and Baptisms/Christenings
DUE TO CONCERNS AROUND THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS – ALL EVENTS ARE POSTPONED, CANCELLED OR OCCURING REMOTELY (I.E. USING FACEBOOK/ZOOM OR OTHER PLATFORM)
From our parents and toddlers to our youth group – something for all the family
Events & Activities
DUE TO CONCERNS AROUND THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS – ALL EVENTS ARE POSTPONED, CANCELLED OR OCCURING REMOTELY (I.E. USING FACEBOOK/ZOOM OR OTHER PLATFORM)
Throughout the year we have a range of activities, events and socials for both the wider community and church members – find out our next events and come along – you will be most welcome
Responding to COVID-19 Concerns
Though Public Worship is suspended – the church is still active, looking for new ways to worship God and serve our community
Venue Hire
DUE TO CONCERNS AROUND THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS HIRE OF THE HALL FOR GATHERINGS, CLUBS AND PARTIES IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – PLEASE CONTACT JULIAN PAYNE 344 632 FOR MORE DETAILS
We manage two church halls to provide community spaces across the parish. If you would like to use these spaces for your event, family gathering or community group we would be really pleased to hear from you.
Weddings & Baptisms
Amidst the current concerns around COVID-19, Weddings and Baptisms cannot take place. Please get in touch for more information or to discuss this further
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St Edward’s is a beautiful and intimate setting for weddings. Find out more to see if this could be the right venue for you.
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Latest Blog
Thoughts, news and updates from our minister’s blog
Week 5 – Tuesday
Yonder is the sea, great and wide, creeping things innumerable are there, living things both small and great Reading Psalm 104.24-2824 O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made[…]
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And God said, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.” Reading Genesis 1.20-2320 And God said,[…]
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Read moreSafeguarding
If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to:
Acting Parish Safeguarding Representative:
Julian Payne 01752 344 632
or contact Diocesan Safeguarding Team’s – Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:
Charles Pitman 01392 345909
If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.
You can find our Parish Safeguarding Policy here
Contact us
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