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Seasonal delights for everyone
Christmas Cards
Christmas Fayre Donations
Christmas Fayre & Crafts
For some Christmas cards are a thing of the past, for others they bring thoughtful sentiment at this special time of year.
This year 'be bothered' to send seasons greetings to those who would welcome a card and remind them they are very much remembered this year.
We have a great selection of quality Christmas cards to choose from and 100% of the proceeds go to our fundraising, not just a small proportion.
Go on make someone smile this year.
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Christmas Fayre & Crafts
Christmas Fayre Donations
Christmas Fayre & Crafts
Saturday 6th December 10am - 12pm
Cakes, jigsaws, tombola's, books, toys, raffles, bacon baps, refreshments, kidz fun zone and craft stalls. Come and support us.
Christmas Fayre Donations
Christmas Fayre Donations
Christmas Fayre Donations
Donated items and gifts greatly received for our fayre. Just drop them off at the church, its that easy!
Christmas Tree Festival
Christmas Fayre Donations
What could be more Christmassy than a forest of Christmas Trees, any type, any size, any colour lights the choice is yours. Create, decorate and celebrate with us as we switch on 1000's of lights. Festival on all weekend. Open to all, T&C's bottom of page. It's going to be Treemendous!
The BIG Christmas Singalong
Get your Christmas jumper on and head up to the church for our BIG Christmas Singalong.
We all know and love the Christmas hits of Wham, Slade, Wizard and Mariah regardless of age.
So come along sing your heart out with everyone else to your favourite Christmas song.
We may not be the best at singing 'Do they know its Christmas' but together we will sound amazing!
If you'd like to lead a song for us to sing along, let us know, "it's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid'. See its easy!
Saturday 13th Dec 7pm - Bar available.
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Listen to Christmas
Tues 16th Dec 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Sometimes Christmas can be a little to much for people and the message is lost as people get wrapped up in the celebration of the season or feel its all too commercial.
This year we are holding an evening of quieter enjoyment and reflection for those who enjoy this time of year but with a little less tinsel.
We will be playing a range of traditional Christmas Carols from some of the countries best known choirs over our sound system throughout the evening.
Drop in anytime to listen to the beautiful voices of your favourite meaningful carols.
Light a candle or leave a prayer for a much missed loved one.
As we all know Christmas can be lonely for some at this time of year, but a warm welcome always awaits you at West Monkton Church.
Candlelight Christmas Carol service
Our traditional Carol Service welcomes everyone from across the parish to come together for our much loved service as Christmas Day approaches.
The church will be lit by candles as we sing the carols we love to hear this time of year creating a special Christmas atmosphere of togetherness.
Sunday 21st Dec 6pm
Crib Service
The Story of Christmas told on Christmas Eve with the help of children dressed as the lead characters. Sometimes we have a few more Mary's and four or five Kings than the bible depicts, but hey the more the merrier. Mixed with carols children love, it really is the perfect days end to Christmas Eve. They will be worn out earlier and off to bed sooner long before they hear the sound of those reindeer bells. Giving you a quiet evening!
Christmas Services
Christmas Services
Join us for the true meaning of Christmas at one of our Christmas Services and throughout Advent.
A Classical Christmas
A selection of classical songs and carols sung by Josephine Creswell & Stephanie Berner. Bar available. Please car share, limited parking.
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Lest We Forget
West Monkton Church Remembers
West Monkton Church congregation along with the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their families, remembered the fallen from the West Monkton Parish and the country, along with churches across throughout the United Kingdom.
With every pew filled, we all stood and turned to face the tower to hear the names read aloud from World War I & II memorials.
When the bugle finished playing two minutes of silence is a small sacrifice for those men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. The silence broken by Simon playing the bugle to allow those to leave wishing to place a cross in the memorial garden.
With the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts parading back in thew South porch, lead by Rev Jim and the flag bearers everyone returned to their seats for the service.
Thank you to all those who came today to take part and acknowledge the debt paid by the fallen.
We will remember them...
...now and always.
Meditation Group
Meditation starts again in November at Tricia and Norman’s, and all are welcome.
Earlier this year we tried some Meditation sessions, which proved to be popular. The venue is a private home, warm, secure, plenty of parking and far-reaching views over the Vale of Taunton. There are usually about 10 or 11 of us and we share coffee and chats, seating is informal, in comfortable chairs.
The meditation is led by one person, different each session, each using a different style to help us find our inner peace and stillness, and greater understanding. Once we are still, and the busy world seems further away, there is space to let God come in and give us a perspective on the issues in our lives.
Over the sessions we have had so far, comment has been made on the fact that being able to be still, in non-judgmental companionship, legitimises taking time out for meditation which aids well-being.
The meetings are free, you don’t have to come to all of the sessions, just come when you can; we will be very pleased to see you.
Details from Michelle in the Benefice office: 01832 451257 office@southquantockbenefice.org.uk
Every Wednesday morning throughout November, 10.30am -12noon: 5th,12th,19th, 26th.
Turquoise Cardigan Club
Have you heard about the Turquoise Cardigan Club?
Yes, it really is a thing!
We are a small team working on grant applications to raise funds towards the re-ordering of the back of the church.
The cost of the re-ordering is about £100,000.00. That’s right - £100k. That’s a lot of events and coffee mornings!
But there are loads of Charitable Trusts with funds to award for projects such as ours. We use the CofE Cornerstone Directory of Funders, provided by the Diocese, Somerset Community Fund information and any other information that comes our way.
We meet every now and then, usually in the evening, for a couple of hours.
Since we started grant applications in 2023 we have raised over £30,000.00, which has mended the Lady Chapel Roof, installed the new boiler, paid for the pipework.
Would you like to join our team? you don’t have to have a turquoise cardigan!
Please contact Tricia for an informal chat.
07541 835 069 cavill663@yahoo.co.uk
Mothers' Union - West Monkton
Have you heard of Mothers’ Union and what we do? No? Well, how would you like to find out more about this very special organization and how rewarding it can be?
We are a Christian Organization that has been supporting families in all their forms worldwide for nearly 150 years.
Our members both men, women, married or single demonstrate our faith in actions as we work towards ending poverty, ending inequality, ending injustice for all who face these problems. We give hope and practical support to millions of people each year and work together for a better world for all.
Be part of a movement of around 4 million people in 83 countries as we strengthen relationships in families and communities as we share God’s love with all, through actions and prayers.
Did you know we have a branch in West Monkton and would welcome new members to join us in trying to make a difference and help heal our broken world?
We currently meet in the Benefice Office in Kingston St Mary on the second Monday of the month at 2.30pm where a warm welcome awaits you. Please come along young and old alike with new thoughts and ideas and help us to help those less fortunate than ourselves to face the challenges of today. We are the hands and feet of Jesus.
Family life, faith, action and prayer.
Would you like to be involved?
If so please call or email me - Anne Roynon 07428159215 Anne.roynon@hotmail.co.uk
West Monkton Church along with Cheddon Fitzpaine, Broomfield and Kingston St Mary make up the South Quantock Benefice.
For events and services at our fellow churches visit the South Quantock Benefice website by clicking on the logo above.