As part of the Devon Historic Churches Trust’s Ride and Stride event we shall be raising funds by selling cream teas and cakes in the Parish Hall  this Saturday, 9th September. Refreshments will be available from 2-4.30pm. This charity recently enabled us to replace the church boiler which suffered a sudden and dramatic “death” so we are pleased to be able to help other churches in similar plights. Our Reader, Lionel Holmes,  is also raising money by cycling around churches in Devon and you can sponsor him in his endeavours by popping in to the hall on Saturday and signing up. 50% of any money we raise goes towards…

The food bank is still in situ in the church and any donations would be very welcome.  I know there has been some query as to how often it is emptied but that has now been rectified and a new collection rota is in place.  Please continue to donate – it is very much appreciated.

A visiting bell ringing team will be ringing at North Bovey church this afternoon – enjoy!

Please remember that there is a collection box in the church for items for the food bank at Exeter.  The need for such donations is still high and your contributions would be gratefully received.  A list of the most urgently needed items can be found at the website https://exeter.foodbank.org.uk and currently they are asking for UHT      milk and long life fruit juice cartons as well as rice, sponge puddings, tinned meat and pasta/noodle snacks.  Those who access these services may not have or cannot afford cooking facilities so although they may not seem to be the healthiest foods to be requested there are reasons why such items are needed.…

well done to all those who helped to make Sunday’s nativity and Carol service such a great success. I hope all of those who came along enjoyed the evening and a wonderful £107 was raised for Disaster emergencies relief charities to help bring aid to the people of Yemen. We have 2 more services for Christmas; Christmas Eve communion at 11.30pm on the 24th and a short family worship service on Christmas Day at 10.30am Happy Christmas everyone

    This Sunday on the 18th December at 4pm in St Johns Church,  we are holding a carols and nativity service. Come and join us in a very special village event and watch the children re enact scenes from the nativity story and celebrate Christmas, sing favourite carols and enjoy some mulled wine and mince pies. Everyone is very welcome

Our Christingle service is being held in the church on Sunday, 4th December at 4pm.   All ages are welcome to this very special service of advent.