This coming Sunday, 24th, people are invited to meet at the Parish Hall around 11a.m. for the beginning of the Palm Sunday service which will be continued at St Mary's Church where there will be a dramatisation of Christ's Passion. 

During Holy Week there will be services of Holy Communion at the following parish churches -

Monday - Culmstock; Tuesday - Hemyock;   Wednesday - Clayhidon;  Maundy Thursday - Culmstock - all will begin at 7p.m.

On Good Friday, at noon, there will be a service of readings and reflections at St Mary's

Easter Sunday will begin with a Sunrise Service at Clayhidon with breakfast at Hemyock.  A service at 9a.m. will be held at Culm Davy Chapel and 11.15a.m. at St Mary's with Clayhidon and Culmstock having their services at 10a.m.

As usual the churches will be beautifully decorated  to celebrate Easter.

Tomorrow - 5th March - 7.30pm  - Auction of Promises at the Church Room - in aid of Organ Fund 

Frugal Lunches of soup, bread and cheese are being held  on Wednesdays at the Church Room during Lent starting at 12.30. The is no charge but donations towards the work of Rev Jenny Green in Uganda are welcome.

The Parish Church is traditionally decorated with lilies at Easter many given in memory of a loved one. If you would like to donate a lily there is a list at the back of the church with details - lilies cost £3 each. Closing date in Monday 18th March 

A Family Service to celebrate Mothering Sunday will be held at St Mary's Church at 11.15a.m. om Sunday 10th March to which all are welcome.

During this there will be presentations made to local charities from proceeds made at St Mary's Charity Shop.

The next Charity Shop/coffee morning will be held at the Church Room on Tuesday 12th March from 10 - 12 noon 

At the start of Lent a short service of Holy Communion will be held at St Mary's at 11.30 today with a service at 7pm at St Andrews, Clayhidon and All Saints, Culmstock at 7p.m

Celebrate  Harvest Festival at St Mary's Church at 7pm this evening - Friday 30th.

Celebrations continue on Sunday with a Family Service at 11.30am

All are welcome

St Mary's Church was buzzing with visitors as it celebrated Heritage Sunday when a display of needlecraft had been arranged by the Friends of St Mary's.

Intricate cross stitich pictures, tapestry, knitting, embroidery, quilting and crochet were amongst the items on show with demonstrations of lace making and teddy bear construction holding the visitors interest.

Music on organ and guitar was supplied by two young sisters, the bell tower was open and as always the Friends supplied delicious tea and cakes.

The day had begun with sung Morning Prayer using the Canticles and readings from King James' bible.

Brian Pretty will be speaking at the 11.15a.m.service on 25th September giving an update on his work in Uganda. Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Friday 30th September at 7pm  and continued at the monthly Family Service at 11.30am two days later. All are welcome.

On Heritage Sunday, 11 September, there will be an Exhibition of Needlecraft at St. Mary's Church from 2.00 p.m. until 5.00 p.m.  Tea and cakes will also be available.  Hemyock Castle next to the church will also be open during the afternoon.

St Mary's annual Summer Fete will take place in the Recreation Field on Saturday 9th July. Running from 11a.m. - 4p.m.the event will be opened by Neil Parish MP for Tiverton and Honiton,

Amongst an array of stalls will also be found skittles, beer tent, refreshments, raffle and lots more!  Music and interviews will once again be provided by apple:am (hospital radio) and there will be fun for all.

The field is large so if you or your organisation  is interested in having a stall please contact 01823 680436 or 01823 680352

We look forward to welcoming you as you enjoy the day and give support to your parish church

Fred Bear was delighted to attend the monthly Family Service at St Mary's Church with his friend Rev John Stone.

Fred took great delight in meeting his many relatives and other cuddly friends who had brought along their humans to enjoy the day. One of Fred's oldest and smallest relatives had journeyed from Australia in 1943 and this was the first time they had met so they had a lot to growl about.

 The Churchwardens, David Bawler and Jenny Doble, presented the recently refurbished Wardens staves for blessing at the start of the service.

Fred Bear will be visiting St Mary's Church on Sunday 5th June for a special short Family Service which will start at the later time of 11.30a.m. and  he is inviting all local and visiting bears, cuddlies and humans to join him.

Humans are invited to bring along a picnic to be enjoyed after the service. 

Any queries please contact 680352

Sunday 5th June offers to be a special day at St Mary's Church when the congregation will be welcoming personality Fred Bear to the monthly Family Service.

Fred is well known throughout the world for his work with children and adults alike. His other great interest is the care of woodlands.

All are welcome to the short service which starts at 11.30a.m.

Further details will be posted here.

Join the Easter celebrations at the parish church on Sunday 24th a 11.15am. and await the surprises!

Visit the Easter Garden and beautiful floral decorations  including lilies donated in memory of loved ones