NEWS
Verse of the Day
Pews News. Includes details of services and events happening during the week.
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There will be no other services at churches within the Mission Community on 30th, other than 8am Eucharist at the Minster.
This is a service for everyone. Come and meet with others from across the Community.
This is a service for everyone. Come and meet with others from across the Community.
"The Glove is up, the fair’s begin - let no man be arrested (or hung!) until the glove be down.”
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The Raising of the Glove & Cherry Fayre
The 'Raising of the Glove' takes place on Thursday 20 June at 11am on the Green outside the Minster, it marks the start of the Cherry Fayre (Thursday 20 June - Friday 28 June). The origins of the Cherry Fayre date back to 1210 when King John granted the lord of the manor the right to hold a yearly market fayre over eight days in honour of the Feast of St John the Baptist. This is a unique event in Axminster and raises the church's profile in the community. Concludes on Friday 28th with Axminster's Big Dinner held on the Minster Green. |
Churchwardens and Lay worship leadership
It is clear from discussions at Deanery and Mission Community level that change is on the way. We know that discussions are continuing about pastoral reorganisation, and there are more and more clergy vacancies appearing in the area.
We need to think now about how we will manage when it comes to Sunday worship. How will we be able to continue to worship together week by week in our own churches? Will our pattern of services need to change? There are likely to be other questions in your minds as you think further about this.
The Scout motto is ‘Be Prepared’. We can prepare ourselves by seeing how we can promote and enable lay worship leadership.
Churchwardens are already required to offer an act of worship if the arranged minister fails to turn up or there is no available minister. To this end it is proposed to offer to all our Churchwardens a Saturday morning session which will answer anxieties and problems about how to lead worship, and offer resources and teaching. The session will encourage and enable discussion about the whole subject, and help promote a better worship experience for all those attending.
This morning session will take place on 20th July between 10am and midday in the Minster. Churchwardens are being invited.
Mary Harding
We need to think now about how we will manage when it comes to Sunday worship. How will we be able to continue to worship together week by week in our own churches? Will our pattern of services need to change? There are likely to be other questions in your minds as you think further about this.
The Scout motto is ‘Be Prepared’. We can prepare ourselves by seeing how we can promote and enable lay worship leadership.
Churchwardens are already required to offer an act of worship if the arranged minister fails to turn up or there is no available minister. To this end it is proposed to offer to all our Churchwardens a Saturday morning session which will answer anxieties and problems about how to lead worship, and offer resources and teaching. The session will encourage and enable discussion about the whole subject, and help promote a better worship experience for all those attending.
This morning session will take place on 20th July between 10am and midday in the Minster. Churchwardens are being invited.
Mary Harding
PCC Office Holders
Thank you to those who have been appointed as Churchwarden, PCC Secretary or PCC Treasurer following the APCM meetings. Details of those appointed can found on the Who's Who page.
Thank you to those who have been appointed as Churchwarden, PCC Secretary or PCC Treasurer following the APCM meetings. Details of those appointed can found on the Who's Who page.
Music at the Minster
Now in it's 35 year. A series of lunchtime concerts on Thursdays between May and October.
Starting on 2 May at 12:30. For full details go to the What's On Noticeboard.
Now in it's 35 year. A series of lunchtime concerts on Thursdays between May and October.
Starting on 2 May at 12:30. For full details go to the What's On Noticeboard.
Coffee and Conversation
Our 10:30 meetings on the Tuesdays in Lent, held in the Minster, have been so appreciated that they are to continue on a regular basis. They will be held at 10:30 on the 1st Tuesday and 1st Friday of each month, starting in May (Friday 3rd and Tuesday 7th). Come and join in. The coffee is good. The discussion great !
Click for more details.
Our 10:30 meetings on the Tuesdays in Lent, held in the Minster, have been so appreciated that they are to continue on a regular basis. They will be held at 10:30 on the 1st Tuesday and 1st Friday of each month, starting in May (Friday 3rd and Tuesday 7th). Come and join in. The coffee is good. The discussion great !
Click for more details.
To early to think about Christmas?
Click for details of an opportunity in Axminster later in the year with Cards for Good Causes.
Click for details of an opportunity in Axminster later in the year with Cards for Good Causes.
The Bishop of Exeter appoints two priests with a track-record in using technology for mission
as Archdeacons
The Reverend Prebendary Nick Shutt has been appointed as the Archdeacon of Plymouth and
the Reverend Canon Andrew Beane has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Exeter.
Click here to read the press release.
as Archdeacons
The Reverend Prebendary Nick Shutt has been appointed as the Archdeacon of Plymouth and
the Reverend Canon Andrew Beane has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Exeter.
Click here to read the press release.
Morning Prayer
These short, prayerful services are held each day at 8.00 am. We regularly have groups meeting to begin the day in prayer and fellowship in each church and village. Everyone is welcome to attend join for some or all of the services :
These short, prayerful services are held each day at 8.00 am. We regularly have groups meeting to begin the day in prayer and fellowship in each church and village. Everyone is welcome to attend join for some or all of the services :
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Monday - All Saints
Tuesday - Combpyne Wednesday - Membury Thursday - The Minster Friday - Chardstock Saturday - Holy Cross, Woodbury Lane, Axminster |
Go to the Morning Prayer page for more details.
Hospiscare@Home
Mary Harding would like to drawn attention to this recent addition to the pastoral care for the whole community in the Axminster area.
The Hospiscare at Home service is for anyone registered with an Axminster GP and is over 18 years of age with a terminal illness of any description and approaching end of life.
Mary has ensured that Christian faith is offered as part of the holistic care provided by the Hospicecare@home team.
Please contact her for more information, or
go the the Local Organisation section of the Links page.
Mary Harding would like to drawn attention to this recent addition to the pastoral care for the whole community in the Axminster area.
The Hospiscare at Home service is for anyone registered with an Axminster GP and is over 18 years of age with a terminal illness of any description and approaching end of life.
Mary has ensured that Christian faith is offered as part of the holistic care provided by the Hospicecare@home team.
Please contact her for more information, or
go the the Local Organisation section of the Links page.
The Rector writes .... click here
Youth Genesis
A FREE six–week Youth Work Training Course run by the Youth Genesis Trust is coming to Axminster.
Starting on Monday 18th March at Axminster United Reformed Church from 19:30–21:30. For more info, please email: tina@youthgenesis.org.uk
This training is available to all and is the precursor to a regular group seeking to engage positively with young people in our town and environs. It has wide support from the police, community and Churches Together.
Starting on Monday 18th March at Axminster United Reformed Church from 19:30–21:30. For more info, please email: tina@youthgenesis.org.uk
This training is available to all and is the precursor to a regular group seeking to engage positively with young people in our town and environs. It has wide support from the police, community and Churches Together.
For details of the project to restore the Chancel at All Saints Church visit their page on the website
Photos of the restored Chancel added.
Photos of the restored Chancel added.
Interested in the Medieval history of the Minster?
What did the interior of the building look like over 500 years ago? What would the people of Axminster have seen at that time?
To find out more about the pre-Reformation wall paintings and their significance, visit the Axminster page and download the expert's report.
What did the interior of the building look like over 500 years ago? What would the people of Axminster have seen at that time?
To find out more about the pre-Reformation wall paintings and their significance, visit the Axminster page and download the expert's report.
Volunteers needed
Axminster Care Service, which links volunteer drivers with those who need transport to medical appointments, needs volunteers to join the team staffing the phone 09:30–10:30 each weekday. If you can help and would like to know more please ring the Care Service - 01297 35550
Axminster Care Service, which links volunteer drivers with those who need transport to medical appointments, needs volunteers to join the team staffing the phone 09:30–10:30 each weekday. If you can help and would like to know more please ring the Care Service - 01297 35550
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Children in Church! It could get Messy!
We’d like to encourage children to enjoy the church so we are looking to start a Messy Church, an informal activity–based session after school. Messy Church was founded by The Bible Reading Fellowship and there are over 3000 Messy Churches across the UK and around the world. If you are interested in finding out more contact Cate Edmonds. |
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Minster Opening
Due to continued vandalism and damage to the Minster we have reluctantly been forced to take the decision only to open the church when it can be manned, effectively meaning that it will be closed during the day for the majority of the time. This is not a decision taken lightly as we know the Minster is frequently visited by lovely people and genuine users. This situation will apply until we can provide CCTV security, which we are working hard to achieve. We hope to have appropriate measures in place shortly and to be able to re-open for visitors.
Due to continued vandalism and damage to the Minster we have reluctantly been forced to take the decision only to open the church when it can be manned, effectively meaning that it will be closed during the day for the majority of the time. This is not a decision taken lightly as we know the Minster is frequently visited by lovely people and genuine users. This situation will apply until we can provide CCTV security, which we are working hard to achieve. We hope to have appropriate measures in place shortly and to be able to re-open for visitors.
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Where is Melanesia? And why did Rev. Preb Cate Edmonds spend three weeks there in the summer of 2018?
Read her story here. |
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Minutes of Churchwardens meetings are now available for download from the Documents page.
Website of the Month. Go to the Links page to find out more.
Website of the Month. Go to the Links page to find out more.