NEWS
Verse of the Day
Pews News. Includes details of services and events happening during the week.
Download the latest edition here. It can also be download by selecting from the News option in the menu at the top of any page.
Download the latest edition here. It can also be download by selecting from the News option in the menu at the top of any page.
Easter Day Services
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06:00 |
Procession at Beacon Hill |
The Rector |
All Saints |
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08:00 |
Holy Eucharist |
The Rt. Rev’d. Dr. Oliver Simon |
Axminster |
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09:30 |
Holy Eucharist |
The Rector |
Woodbury |
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10:00 |
Parish Eucharist |
The Revd. Mary Harding |
Chardstock |
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10:00 |
Parish Eucharist |
The Revd. Preb. Cate Edmonds |
Combpyne |
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11:00 |
Parish Eucharist |
Fr. Geoffrey Walsh |
All Saints |
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11:00 |
Parish Eucharist |
The Rector |
Axminster |
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11:00 |
Parish Eucharist |
The Revd. Dr. Paul Avis |
Membury |
Electoral Rolls
This year every parish is required to renew completely its Electoral Roll
This year every parish is required to renew completely its Electoral Roll
The Electoral Roll is the membership list of those who are eligible to influence formally the work and direction of the church. Please do complete a registration form and pass it to the PCC. Forms are available in church or contact wardens/Roll Officers.
It is really important to return a form now as list close immediately.
Combpyne and Axminster APCMs both on Thursday 25 April.
It is really important to return a form now as list close immediately.
Combpyne and Axminster APCMs both on Thursday 25 April.
Wednesday 24 April - Meeting of all Churchwardens at Woodbury Hall, 19:30
Discussion on Pastoral Re-organisation
More details to follow.
Discussion on Pastoral Re-organisation
More details to follow.
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.
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.
Morning Prayer
Please note that 8.00 am Morning Prayer will not take place each day during Holy Week and Easter but will resume in the week beginning 29 April.
Please note that 8.00 am Morning Prayer will not take place each day during Holy Week and Easter but will resume in the week beginning 29 April.
The Rector writes .... click here
Check the What's On Noticeboard
A section listing events and organisations in the Axe Valley area.
Details of events at Membury and All Saints added.
A section listing events and organisations in the Axe Valley area.
Details of events at Membury and All Saints added.
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Youth Genesis |
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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.
Click on the above for more details
Archdeacon's Visitation Service - Kilmington on Tuesday 7th May
Download the letter from the Archdeacon regarding this Year's Visitation Service. This is particularly relevant to Churchwardens and Lay Ministers.
Download the letter from the Archdeacon regarding this Year's Visitation Service. This is particularly relevant to Churchwardens and Lay Ministers.
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.
You may heard of Glamping but what about Champing?
Go the the Website of the Month section of the Links page to find the answer.
Go the the Website of the Month section of the Links page to find the answer.
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.