Preserving Tradition - - - Embracing Change
Annual Village BBQ
Avoid the bank holiday weekend traffic and join us for the annual village BBQ, 3pm Saturday 23rd Aug
Catch up with your fellow village community, new and old for a great get together in our beautiful churchyard.
Enjoy a welcome Pimm's upon arrival, whilst chatting to members of the community or have a practice skittle ready for highest score competition later whilst our chief BBQer's grill sumptuous burgers and sausages, topped with fried onions and a melted cheese topping if you wish. Smother with relish and help yourself to creamy homemade coleslaw.
There's plenty of summer punch to cool off with, tea/coffee and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy.
Table tennis, quiz and church buried treasure rounded off with dessert.
Bring your favourite tipple, any accompanying food you wish to enjoy along with plates/drinkware/cutlery etc for a great community event.
We are hoping o provide some table and chairs for the majority. Should the weather not be as favourable as it has been, run for cover and enjoy your burger in a pew. (Our chefs are water resistant). Food served 3.45pm approx.
When you book online or with a church warden please confirm any dietary requirements.
See you there!
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Up Coming Summer Events
Churchyard Working Party
Churchyard Working Party
Churchyard Working Party
More hands, light work etc etc.
It really is a special place for peace, reflection and nature lovers.
But it takes a lot of effort to keep on top off.
We welcome any time you can give.
VJ Day
Churchyard Working Party
Churchyard Working Party
West Monkton Church will commemorate Victory in Japan 80th Anniversary
which signified the end of World War II
Annual Village BBQ
The BIG church clean
The BIG church clean
It's our 3rd annual village BBQ!
Come and join your neighbours and fellow villagers for an afternoon relaxing in our beautiful churchyard, Pimms in hand, chatting with everyone, trying your hand at skittles (Top score prize), treasure hunt, table tennis and quiz or just put your feet up, take in the village life and wait while your amazing tasting burger is cooked for you.
Tickets on sale NOW
The BIG church clean
The BIG church clean
The BIG church clean
Unfortunately the angels don't clean our church when we are not there, so it's left to the few to roll their sleeves up.
Come and help make a difference, got to be worth a few heaven reward points.
Bell ringing at St Augustine's
Campanology the scientific and musical study of bells
Bells have been heard ringing out from churches for hundreds of years calling parishioner's to worship, celebratory peals, a sombre tolling in time of mourning and a reminder that time is passing us by as those chimes sound the hour of the day.
West Monkton Church along with Cheddon Fitzpaine, Kingston St Mary are lucky enough to still have regular bells ringing for their services. Broomfield which makes up the four parishes for the South Quantock Benefice has occasional ringing via ringers from neighbouring towers.
Many towers stand silent due to a lack of experienced ringers and towers with a ringing team are always actively looking to recruit new ringers to train and learn the art of bell ringing.
If you would like to try bell ringing then come along to one of our weekly practice sessions to see what's involved and have a try for yourself with our friendly group of ringers and experienced teachers.
Click on the bells and we will put you in contact our Tower Captain - Pearl Jeanes for more information.
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
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
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.