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	<title>Minehead Baptist Church » News</title>
	
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	<description>A Baptist Church in Minehead, Somerset, UK</description>
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		<title>Minehead Life Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During July &#38; August 2013, the Churches in Minehead are holding a Life Festival based around C S Lewis and Narnia. Life Festival Exhibition On the life of C S Lewis. Monday, 22nd July to Saturday 3rd August 9.00am to 5.30pm in Minehead Library. Flower Festival &#8211; The World of Narnia Tuesday, 30th July to [...]<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/minehead-life-festival/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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<p>During July &amp; August 2013, the Churches in Minehead are holding a Life Festival based around C S Lewis and Narnia.</p>
<h3>Life Festival Exhibition</h3>
<p>On the life of C S Lewis.<br />
Monday, 22nd July to Saturday 3rd August 9.00am to 5.30pm in Minehead Library.</p>
<h3>Flower Festival &#8211; The World of Narnia</h3>
<p>Tuesday, 30th July to Thursday, 1st August 10.00am to 4.00pm in St Andrew&#8217;s Church</p>
<h3>Narnia Holiday Club</h3>
<p>Tuesday, 30th July to Friday, 2nd August 10.00am to 12.30pm (Ages 5-11)</p>
<h3>Festival Funday Sunday</h3>
<p>Sunday, 4th August 10.30am Celebration followed by BBQ, inflatables, face painting, craft and games until 4.00pm at Minehead Middle School</p>
<h3>Fact, Faith and Fantasy in the Life of C S Lewis</h3>
<p>With author Derek Wilson<br />
Tuesday, 6th August 8.00pm at Minehead Baptist Church</p>
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		<title>Café Church at The Hub – Sunday 23rd June 2013 6.00pm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come along to an informal time at The Hub to Relax, Refresh &#38; Refocus.<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/cafe-church-at-the-hub-sunday-23rd-june-2013-6-00pm/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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<p>Come along to an informal time at <a href="/thehub">The Hub</a> to Relax, Refresh &amp; Refocus.</p>
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		<title>The Hub is Open!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Minehead Baptist Church</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, 18th May we had a wonderful time at the official opening of The Hub &#8211; our new youth and family centre with a soft play area and coffee bar. You can listen to the opening service on our podcast. Here are a few photos: &#160; &#160; Here&#8217;s a photo slideshow/video showing the creation of The [...]<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/the-hub-is-open/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Saturday, 18th May we had a wonderful time at the official opening of <a href="/thehub/">The Hub &#8211; our new youth and family centre with a soft play area and coffee bar</a>.</p>
<p>You can <a title="The Opening of The Hub" href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/sermons/the-opening-of-the-hub/">listen to the opening service on our podcast</a>.</p>
<p>Here are a few photos:</p>
<div id="attachment_1819" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 634px"><img class=" wp-image-1819  " alt="The outside of The Hub!" src="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/wp-content/uploads/hub-exterior.jpg" width="624" height="417" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The outside of The Hub!</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_1822" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 634px"><img class=" wp-image-1822  " alt="Boxes decorated by the children to represent all the people who've helped to make The Hub possible." src="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/wp-content/uploads/hub-wall-sml.jpg" width="624" height="468" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Boxes decorated by the children to represent all the people who&#8217;ve helped to make The Hub possible.</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a photo slideshow/video showing the creation of The Hub!<br />

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		<title>The Hub Grand Opening – Saturday 18th May 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2.00pm Opportunity to look around the building (and children can try out the soft play area!) 3.00pm Opening Ceremony &#38; Service. Followed by light refreshments. All welcome. Find out more about The Hub on its minisite. The Hub is on Hopcott Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DJ (the old Alcombe Evangelical Church building next to the [...]<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/the-hub-grand-opening-saturday-18th-may-2013/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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<p><strong>2.00pm</strong> Opportunity to look around the building (and children can try out the soft play area!)</p>
<p><strong> 3.00pm</strong> Opening Ceremony &amp; Service.</p>
<p>Followed by light refreshments.</p>
<p>All welcome.</p>
<p><a href="/thehub/">Find out more about The Hub on its minisite</a>. The Hub is on Hopcott Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DJ (the old Alcombe Evangelical Church building next to the Fire Station)</p>
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		<title>The LIFE Exhibition 18th to 25th March 2013 at Minehead Baptist Church</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Minehead Baptist Church</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The LIFE Exhibition is a unique, multi-media, interactive, mobile exhibition which focuses on the life of Jesus. The exhibition is open to the public on: Wednesday 20th March 1.00pm to 4.00pm Saturday 23rd March 10.00am to 3.30pm Sunday 24th March 4.00pm to 7.00pm There is NO Entrance Fee! The Exhibition aims to: Help visitors (young [...]<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/the-life-exhibition-18th-to-25th-march-2013-at-minehead-baptist-church/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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<p>The LIFE Exhibition is a unique, multi-media, interactive, mobile exhibition which focuses on the life of Jesus.</p>
<p>The exhibition is open to the public on:</p>
<p>Wednesday 20th March 1.00pm to 4.00pm<br />
Saturday 23rd March 10.00am to 3.30pm<br />
Sunday 24th March 4.00pm to 7.00pm</p>
<h3>There is NO Entrance Fee!</h3>
<p>The Exhibition aims to:</p>
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<li>Help visitors (young and old) understand what Christians believe about Jesus;</li>
<li>Enable questioning and exploration of the life of Jesus;</li>
<li>Encourage visitors to consider his impact in today’s world; and</li>
<li>Allow visitors to think for themselves about the teachings of Jesus.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information about LIFE visit <a href="http://www.lifeexpo.co.uk">www.lifeexpo.co.uk</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/wp-content/uploads/life-expo-leaflet.pdf">Download a Leaflet/Flyer</a> (pdf)</p>
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		<title>Street Pastors 2nd Birthday – Thursday, 11th April at MBC</title>
		<link>http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/street-pastors-2nd-birthday-thursday-11th-april/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Minehead Baptist Church</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come and Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Street Pastors in Minehead. Tea &#38; Coffee 7.00pm to 7.30pm followed by a Thanksgiving Service 7.45pm to 9.00pm. Special guest will be Rev Les Isaac O.B.E., CEO of Ascension Trust and Founder of Street Pastors. All welcome. If you&#8217;d like to come, please sign the sheet in the [...]<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/street-pastors-2nd-birthday-thursday-11th-april/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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<p>Come and Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of <a href="http://www.minehead.streetpastors.org.uk/">Street Pastors in Minehead</a>.</p>
<p>Tea &amp; Coffee 7.00pm to 7.30pm followed by a Thanksgiving Service 7.45pm to 9.00pm.</p>
<p>Special guest will be Rev Les Isaac O.B.E., CEO of Ascension Trust and Founder of Street Pastors. All welcome.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;d like to come, please sign the sheet in the Foyer (if you come to MBC!). For more information, contact Barbara Tunningley (703682) or email <a href="mailto:minehead@streetpastors.org.uk">minehead@streetpastors.org.uk</a>.</p>
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		<title>Half Night of Prayer for The Hub – Friday 15th March 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Minehead Baptist Church</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[8.00pm to Midnight at The Hub. Please come and drop in as you can during the evening to bring the development and work of The Hub to God. &#160;<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/half-night-of-prayer-for-the-hub-friday-15th-march-2013/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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<p>8.00pm to Midnight at <a href="/thehub">The Hub</a>.</p>
<p>Please come and drop in as you can during the evening to bring the development and work of The Hub to God.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Girls’ Brigade Rainbow Fayre Saturday 2nd March 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Minehead Baptist Church</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10.00am to 12noon in the Church Hall. Come along for a cuppa and a browse! Books, Toys, Bric-a-Brac, etc. AND CAKES!<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/girls-brigade-rainbow-fayre-saturday-2nd-march-2013/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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<p>10.00am to 12noon in the Church Hall.</p>
<p>Come along for a cuppa and a browse! Books, Toys, Bric-a-Brac, etc. AND CAKES!</p>
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		<title>West Somerset Free Press – Day centre saved by church – 24th January 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Minehead Baptist Church</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An article about MBC taking over the &#8216;Parks Day Centre&#8217; and it becoming the &#8216;Active Living Centre&#8217; is in the &#8216;Free Press&#8217; the week! More information about The Active Living Centre will be on the site shortly!<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/west-somerset-free-press-day-centre-saved-by-church-24th-january-2013/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.west-somerset-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=2645&amp;headline=Day%20centre%20saved%20by%20church">An article about MBC taking over the &#8216;Parks Day Centre&#8217; and it becoming the &#8216;Active Living Centre&#8217; is in the &#8216;Free Press&#8217; the week</a>!</p>
<p>More information about The Active Living Centre will be on the site shortly!</p>
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		<title>Responses to Steve Chalke</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a couple of good articles in response to Steve Chalke&#8217;s recent article on same-sex relationships in Christianity Magazine: The Bible &#38; Homosexuality: a response to Steve Chalke &#8211; by Steve Clifford, general director, Evangelical Alliance Scriptural Faithfulness, Inclusion and Truth in Pastoral Care: A response to Steve Chalke &#8211; by Martin Kuhrt<br /><a href="http://www.minehead-baptist.com/news/responses-to-steve-chalke/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are a couple of good articles in response to <a href="http://www.oasisuk.org/inclusionresources/Articles/MOI#_ftn2" target="_blank">Steve Chalke&#8217;s recent article on same-sex relationships in Christianity Magazine</a>:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.eauk.org/church/stories/the-bible-and-homosexuality.cfm" target="_blank">The Bible &amp; Homosexuality: a response to Steve Chalke &#8211; by Steve Clifford, general director, Evangelical Alliance</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/page.cfm?ID=774" target="_blank">Scriptural Faithfulness, Inclusion and Truth in Pastoral Care: A response to Steve Chalke &#8211; by Martin Kuhrt</a></li>
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