Preserving Tradition - - - Embracing Change
Lent Groups
Lent groups begin w/c 23rd feb
We will be following the Pilgrim Book ‘Turning to
Christ’. Mondays 10.30am at Tricia’s or Weds 7pm in
the benefice office. (please sign up via the office)
Sounds@St Augustine’s
Sounds@St Augustine’s were proud to present The Voice of the People Community Choir led by Claire Stronach and special guest Yvette Staelens, who have us an evening of song. Thank you to everyone in the choir who gave up their time with rehearsals and performed on the night. You sounded amazing.
Sea Shanties, old folk songs and uplifting ballads all enjoyed with refreshments from our wonderful volunteers.
If you did not make it you missed out, we have some amazing groups and artists entertaining us this year. Save the dates on our Upcoming Events page.
Henry's Churchyard Working Party
Henry's Churchyard Working Party
Henry's Churchyard Working Party
Give Henry and his volunteers a helping hand out in the churchyard, lots to do as always. Come and met this friendly bunch.
Our Yearly Outing
Henry's Churchyard Working Party
Henry's Churchyard Working Party
"She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes"
Our yearly outing is Bath Abbey, where 'Threads through the Bible' exhibition is being held, along with two other local churches in the city. Lunch, shopping, it's all there for you to enjoy as well.
Coach pick up and drop off opposite West Monkton Village Hall.
Click on the pic for ticket link.
Sounds@St Augustine's
Henry's Churchyard Working Party
Sounds@St Augustine's
We are delighted to have Taunton Ukulele Strummers Club return to entertain everyone with their tunes. Refreshments.
Coffee & more
Sounds@St Augustine's
The NHS is a passionate subject for us all.
Part of all our lives, some unfortunately more than others.
Jon Scott our guest speaker is giving a talk on the NHS and his insight on how it could change for the better.
Palm Sunday
Holy Week Begins
The start of what some worshippers consider to be the most important time in the church calendar.
Good Friday
Our annual pilgrimage walk between our sister churches within the South Quantock Benefice. Starting out from Broomfield we work our way down the hills of the Quantocks to Kingston St Mary before heading onto Chidden Fitzpaine and finishing at West Monkton Church with a 2pm service. Drop in or out for part of the walks and dogs very much welcome to accompany you.
Easter Sunday
He is risen!
Celebrate christ resurrection by joining us for our Easter Sunday service and help us transform our cross into an amazing scented display of colourful blooms.
Bring a flower from your garden or the local garage and if you don't have either we will have some for you to place.
Sounds@St Augustine's
Tim Pitman lends his stunning voice to our wonderfully acoustic church. Tickets on sale soon.
"It's our yearly outing"
Grab your coat, we're off for the day!
This years outing is a coach trip to Bath Abbey.
This beautiful abbey situated in the architectural stunning city of Bath is astounding in it's own right, however Bath is hosting the exhibition 'Threads through the Bible' across three venues, a absolutely amazing creations of embroidered tapestries depicting scenes from the bible.
All this and you can do lunch, city shopping, sightseeing etc
The coach will leave the Bus Stop opposite the Village hall at 9am promptly. We will aim to leave Bath at approximately 3pm.
The entry ticket to the Abbey, includes a Self guided tour and entry to the Discovery Museum and the Embroidery Exhibition.
Bath Abbey will be hosting the Embroidery Exhibition Threads Through the Cross.
Further Embroidery exhibitions in this series are -
Threads Through Revelation hosted at St Michael’s Without and Threads Through Creation at St Swithin’s.
Singing on the return journey is mandatory.
Click on the pic for tickets
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.