Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church

 

Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3EQ.

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2002 Visit

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'Christians Together in Paignton' logo                    Hameln Münster

Torbay – Hameln Churches
Visit by friends from Hameln - the town of the 'Pied Piper' (der Rattenfänger)
05 April - 11 April 2002
(In association with Christians Together in Paignton)

We had a great time of fellowship with our friends from the congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Münster-Gemeinde, Hameln, Germany together with friends from other local churches during their visit to us from 05 April to 11 April this year.  The group stayed as guests of members of congregations of Torbay with hosts coming from several of the churches affiliated to Christians Together in Paignton.  An interesting and varied programme was being arranged (see below).  There was a supplementary programme for the young people.  The visit also marked the 25th Anniversary of our friendship.

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Programme

Friday 05 April - Hameln friends arrived in Paignton.

Saturday 06 April - Visit to the Eden Project, Cornwall.

Sunday 07 April - Morning worship in various churches - Evening celebration of our 25 years of friendship with a special ecumenical service was held at Goodrington Methodist Church, Paignton.

Monday 08 April - Civic Reception at Oldway Mansion, Paignton.

Tuesday 09 April - Visit to Dartington Glass Works, Torrington followed by a visit to Crediton the birthplace of St Boniface to whom the Evangelical Lutheran Münster is dedicated.

Wednesday 10 April - Celebration Dinner and Dance was held at the Livermead House Hotel, Torquay.

Thursday 11 April - Hameln friends left to return home.

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