St John's Church
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Jazz @St John’s Church, TODAY at 7.30pm
The Friends of St John’s is holding a wonderful jazz evening at St John the Baptist Church in North Bovey TODAY – 28th October 2022 – at 7.30pm, featuring Alan Barnes, David Newton and Jennifer Jones. It’s been a while since these extraordinary musicians have gathered in the Church here, and this time will be their fourth outing to the village together. Alan Barnes and David Newton have been playing together now for 45 years. These multi award-winners cover a vast repertoire, and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. Tonight they are playing together with Jennifer Jones, on vocals, a friend and fellow musician of…
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A Message from Lionel Holmes
Lionel Holmes completed his bike ride for Devon’s Historic Churches on 10th September, visiting altogether twelve churches – from Oakford (near Bampton) to Tedburn St Mary – covering a little short of fifty miles in all. If you feel able to contribute to his fundraising endeavours, please follow the advice given below. Your help in keeping the historic building of St John the Baptist Church in North Bovey in good shape will be greatly appreciated. HOW TO DONATE: The easiest way to make a gift is by sending a gift online to the following bank account: Devon Historic Churches Trust, A/c: 00290564, SC: 20-30-47 It is VITAL that you include…
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National Moment of Reflection – 18th September 2022 at 8pm
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SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The Parishes of Moretonhampstead, Manaton, North Bovey & Lustleigh A SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II will take place on Sunday 18th September at 11.00am at ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, MORETONHAMPSTEAD ALL WELCOME
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Harvest Celebrations
St John the Baptist Church, North Bovey Sunday, October 2nd Join us for Pasties, Cider and cake at 12.00 pm in the church following our Harvest Festival Service at 11.00 am Cash Donations are invited for Teignbridge Food Bank
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A Message from Lionel Holmes
My name is Lionel Holmes and I am raising sponsorship for the maintenance of the local church – its fabric rather than its ministry – St John’s, here in North Bovey. Briefly, along with many others, I hope to bike up to 50 miles on a day designated annually for raising funds for this purpose – Saturday 10th September – visiting a number of Devon’s churches en route. Half of what I raise will come to St John’s, with the rest going to a central fund, to which any historic church in Devon can apply for help. Many in North Bovey have very generously supported me in previous years, and…
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Jazz at St John’s Church – Saturday 10th September at 7.30pm
The Friends of St John’s is holding a wonderful jazz evening at St John the Baptist Church in North Bovey on Saturday 10th September at 7.30pm, featuring Alan Barnes, David Newton and Jennifer Jones. It’s been a while since these extraordinary musicians have gathered in the Church here, and this time will be their fourth outing to the village together. Alan Barnes and David Newton have been playing together now for 45 years. These multi award-winners cover a vast repertoire, and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. Tonight they are playing together with Jennifer Jones, on vocals, a friend and fellow musician of many years.…
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Carols!!!
Carols on the Green at North Bovey Please join us around the Christmas tree for hot chocolate and mince pies. Sunday 19th December at 4pm Mulled wine kindly donated by The Ring of Belles Please bring your own torch. Hope to see you there. The PCC
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Remembrance Day 11th November
There will be the usual act of remembrance at the Lychgate of the church at 10.55am on Thursday, 11th November. All are welcome
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Church Services suspended at St John the Baptist, North Bovey
Due to the current situation the PCC have taken the decision to suspend all church services until further notice. The church will remain open for private prayer during the day.