A life of faith well lived—
BRIDGET CAPEWELL
SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING
Bridget, a Reader serving in
Quantock Towers Benefice sadly
passed away in May.
Revd Steve Morley writes, ‘When
Angela and I first met Bridget she was working as a
volunteer with Operation Mobilisation, travelling all
over the world taking the gospel message to far flung
places. When she returned to the UK she worked as a
nurse in Musgrove Park Hospital. Then, more recently,
we have been blessed by her dedicated ministry to the
churches of this benefice as a Reader in the Church of
England.’
Julie Hall -Williams reflects on the service of
thanksgiving for Bridget. For the full article please see
the Quantock Towers magazine—Pathways.
On Thursday 11 July carrying both sadness and thanks
in our hearts, 143 people attended a service for
Bridget Capewell in St. Georges Church in Bicknoller.
As most know by now, her death was unexpected and
we give thanks for the assurance that she wouldn’t
have suffered. We also give thanks for the great
comfort and assurance that Bridget, with such strong
faith, had no doubts as to where she would ultimately
rest.
It was a very special service indeed where humour and
sadness blended but where the most loving, respectful
and kind words captured the person that Bridget was
and what she had meant to so many, not least in her
previous professional nursing life where she had
gained the respect of colleagues and patients alike.
So many people from within the Benefice and beyond
came together to contribute their gifts, and in giving
so much, all united in honouring the life of someone
who is already greatly missed but as the service made
clear, will never be forgotten.
Dear Bridget, may you rest in peace and rise in glory.
Julie Hall-Williams
A MESSAGE FROM JULIE
A BIG THANK YOU!
I just wanted to say a
great, big THANK YOU to
everyone who came to my
Ordination on Sunday
30th June. It was a truly
wonderful day, and I absolutely loved every
minute of it. It meant so much to me, that so
many of you came to support me. I felt so
loved, cherished and held. It was wonderful to
see so many of your smiling faces as I walked
into the Cathedral and as I walked out. It was
lovely to share a picnic together afterwards on
the Green and I absolutely loved the cake! It
was amazing! A big Thankyou Tracey for
making it. It was so much fun to do the
Campfire Church Blessing song and the Hokey
Cokey on the Green! I bet that’s never been
done at an Ordination before!! Thank you so
much for sharing in my special day and making
it so memorable. I love you all. Julie
Our best wishes go with Julie and her family as
she moves on to serve her curacy in the parish
of St Mary's Bridgwater.
Revd Mark
GOATHURST MEET A GROUP FROM SOUTH WALES
A history group from South Wales visited Goathurst
church to research the Kemeys Tynte family in May.
The families are also part of the history of Goathurst
Church with many monuments
attributed to them. It was a
great day and, in August the
South Wales group will be
hosting members of Goathurst
Church.
The 15th and 16th September are the Goathurst
Heritage Open Days with opportunities to visit many
places including Haswell House, the Temple of
Harmony, and the Village Hall. Refreshments are
available in Church. All are welcome.
Quantock
Good News!
Summer 2024
Stories of faith in action from around Quantock Deanery
A team from the churches in Watchet and Williton
came together with the chaplain and staff at
Danesfield Middle School to lead two days of faith
based activities and learning on the school playing
field.
‘Faith and Festival’ was a new venture dreamed up
by members of the school’s Ethos Group back in the
autumn of
2023, and
which finally
came to
fruition in
the sunshine
at the end of
April 2024.
All four year
groups took part in activity-based sessions that
ranged from a journey through the labyrinth, to
learning a dance routine to the song Makanaka
(‘God is Good’ in Shona). Around a firepit students
discussed the environment with one another and
talked about God’s amazing creation. They learnt
about plastic pollution and explored how they
personally can make a difference. The students also
contributed prayers to a justice wall. Each year
group ended their experience with a dance
competition led by chaplain Patrick Weld and a live
band.
Afterwards students at Danesfield shared what
they'd enjoyed about the day, “What I liked about
the faith festival was walking through the labyrinth
because it was calming and made me reflect on
what I like.”
“I liked the rubbish collecting. We had to run and
collect it and put it in the net.” “The dancing was
a lot of fun
and I liked
the
smores!”
Local Vicar
Revd Mark
Phillips
said, “It was
wonderful
to see such dedicated and passionate volunteers
from our different denominations coming
together to support the young people of our
CofE school in the Magnificat Benefice of
Watchet and Williton.
“Working together, we were able to deliver a
joyful and fun-filled festival. One which, over the
two days, enabled the students to learn about,
reflect on, and perhaps journey deeper within,
their relationship with God. I think it also
emphasised to the students that the local
Christians within their communities really care
about them. In all it was a hugely worthwhile and
truly blessed event.”
John Williscroft, RE Lead at Danesfield added,
"The festival gave the children an opportunity to
step away from their daily focuses and pressures
and to focus on deeper spiritual questions while
doing so in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Thanks again to all who supported our efforts!"OVER STOWEY FLOWER FESTIVAL
A photo of "Rock of 3rd Age" playing at Over
Stowey’s Flower Festival on Saturday 30th
June. Amongst the visitors were a group of
Chinese students
who enjoyed a
cream tea and also
got involved with
playing some music after the band had finished.
The Flower Festival held on the Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul (to whom
the church is dedicated) was a great success with many visitors admiring the
lovely flower displays and enjoying cream teas on a lovely sunny
afternoon. Over £500 was raised for church funds and all those who visited
had an enjoyable time both in the church and the churchyard.
STEVE RAISES £1800 FOR AIR AMBULANCE
Steve Atkinson from
Cannington and his
proposed charity cycle
ride was mentioned in
the last edition of
Quantock Good
News. He is now
pleased to report that
he arrived in Margate
from John O’Groats on 22nd June having cycled
900 miles, climbed 38,500 feet of hills and
experienced all weathers including sleet, hail and
strong headwinds. To-date he has raised £1,800
towards air ambulances and the amount raised
as a result of all his charity cycle rides since 2020
is £10,500. He would like to thank you all for
keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.’
Steve comments, ‘The photo above is 10 miles
before the finish, there was a sudden downpour
at the end, The Lord obviously thought I needed
cooling off.’
STOP PRESS!
At the June Deanery Synod is was agreed that
the Deanery Mission Charity for 2025 would be
the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Steve
along with others, will be visiting Parishes to
promote the charity and encourage fundraising.
This initiative will be launched on Sunday 26th
January 2025.
NEWS OF THE FORTRESS
Hilary tells the group about the latest news from
the Fortress in Kampala, Uganda
SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY 12TH October
From 10am to 3pm
Deanery Music Day
At St Andrew’s Church, Stogursey
A day for all interested in music in our churches —
singing and playing. Please come along and join
in the music and meet some new folk. Light lunch
will be available.
Watch out for the poster and details
ALPHA COURSE 2024
Nether Stowey
Church have just
finished hosting an
Alpha course which
has been a great
blessing to us all.
The Alpha course is an 11 week course which
explores Christianity. It very importantly looks at
who Jesus is and why He came and the way that
we ourselves can have a personal relationship
with Jesus, accepting His sacrifice for us on the
cross and living our life for Him and with Him.
We have had 4 guests who have been
encouraged and transformed by the information
received, through the Alpha videos and the group
discussion.
We have been blessed with a wonderful group of
people providing weekly meals which everyone
thoroughly enjoyed.
Keith Powell kindly led our Holy Spirit day which
was also a great time of learning and prayer.
Over the 11 weeks we have been privileged to
get to know these dear people and witness the
transforming power of Jesus in their lives. It’s so
exciting to be a part of God’s work, in His drawing
people into His Kingdom.
We pray that the good work that God has started
in them, He will continue until the day of Christ
Jesus.
We are hoping to run another Alpha, if anyone
would be interested for themselves or anyone
else please let Eleanor know.
Jennifer Lindner
FROM PASSIONTIDE TO PENTECOST
Following several weeks of rehearsals, the
Deanery Singers gathered again in May at St
Andrew’s Church, Stogursey, for ‘From
Passiontide to Pentecost’ - a service of words
and music based around selected choruses
from Handel’s oratorio, Messiah. Singers came
from across the Deanery, and beyond, with
expert direction from Roger Stacey and
fantastic organ playing from John Bodiley, who
was accompanying the group for the final time.
£450 was raised through a retiring collection, to
be divided between the Dorset and Somerset
Air Ambulance and MIND.
ARCHDEACON VISITATION 2024
On 6th June in Spaxton Church, Archdeacon
Simon gave the Churchwardens their charge
and admitted them to their office. We thank
Churchwardens for their dedication during the
year’s office.
The Archdeacon also licensed the Quantock
Deanery clergy to their new roles following the
recent pastoral reorganisation which came into
place on 1st June. The new Group Ministry for
the Deanery was also recognised.
With thanks to Alison Cruickshank for the photoA life of faith well lived—
BRIDGET CAPEWELL
SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING
Bridget, a Reader serving in
Quantock Towers Benefice sadly
passed away in May.
Revd Steve Morley writes, ‘When
Angela and I first met Bridget she was working as a
volunteer with Operation Mobilisation, travelling all
over the world taking the gospel message to far flung
places. When she returned to the UK she worked as a
nurse in Musgrove Park Hospital. Then, more recently,
we have been blessed by her dedicated ministry to the
churches of this benefice as a Reader in the Church of
England.’
Julie Hall -Williams reflects on the service of
thanksgiving for Bridget. For the full article please see
the Quantock Towers magazine—Pathways.
On Thursday 11 July carrying both sadness and thanks
in our hearts, 143 people attended a service for
Bridget Capewell in St. Georges Church in Bicknoller.
As most know by now, her death was unexpected and
we give thanks for the assurance that she wouldn’t
have suffered. We also give thanks for the great
comfort and assurance that Bridget, with such strong
faith, had no doubts as to where she would ultimately
rest.
It was a very special service indeed where humour and
sadness blended but where the most loving, respectful
and kind words captured the person that Bridget was
and what she had meant to so many, not least in her
previous professional nursing life where she had
gained the respect of colleagues and patients alike.
So many people from within the Benefice and beyond
came together to contribute their gifts, and in giving
so much, all united in honouring the life of someone
who is already greatly missed but as the service made
clear, will never be forgotten.
Dear Bridget, may you rest in peace and rise in glory.
Julie Hall-Williams
A MESSAGE FROM JULIE
A BIG THANK YOU!
I just wanted to say a
great, big THANK YOU to
everyone who came to my
Ordination on Sunday
30th June. It was a truly
wonderful day, and I absolutely loved every
minute of it. It meant so much to me, that so
many of you came to support me. I felt so
loved, cherished and held. It was wonderful to
see so many of your smiling faces as I walked
into the Cathedral and as I walked out. It was
lovely to share a picnic together afterwards on
the Green and I absolutely loved the cake! It
was amazing! A big Thankyou Tracey for
making it. It was so much fun to do the
Campfire Church Blessing song and the Hokey
Cokey on the Green! I bet that’s never been
done at an Ordination before!! Thank you so
much for sharing in my special day and making
it so memorable. I love you all. Julie
Our best wishes go with Julie and her family as
she moves on to serve her curacy in the parish
of St Mary's Bridgwater.
Revd Mark
GOATHURST MEET A GROUP FROM SOUTH WALES
A history group from South Wales visited Goathurst
church to research the Kemeys Tynte family in May.
The families are also part of the history of Goathurst
Church with many monuments
attributed to them. It was a
great day and, in August the
South Wales group will be
hosting members of Goathurst
Church.
The 15th and 16th September are the Goathurst
Heritage Open Days with opportunities to visit many
places including Haswell House, the Temple of
Harmony, and the Village Hall. Refreshments are
available in Church. All are welcome.
Quantock
Good News!
Summer 2024
Stories of faith in action from around Quantock Deanery
A team from the churches in Watchet and Williton
came together with the chaplain and staff at
Danesfield Middle School to lead two days of faith
based activities and learning on the school playing
field.
‘Faith and Festival’ was a new venture dreamed up
by members of the school’s Ethos Group back in the
autumn of
2023, and
which finally
came to
fruition in
the sunshine
at the end of
April 2024.
All four year
groups took part in activity-based sessions that
ranged from a journey through the labyrinth, to
learning a dance routine to the song Makanaka
(‘God is Good’ in Shona). Around a firepit students
discussed the environment with one another and
talked about God’s amazing creation. They learnt
about plastic pollution and explored how they
personally can make a difference. The students also
contributed prayers to a justice wall. Each year
group ended their experience with a dance
competition led by chaplain Patrick Weld and a live
band.
Afterwards students at Danesfield shared what
they'd enjoyed about the day, “What I liked about
the faith festival was walking through the labyrinth
because it was calming and made me reflect on
what I like.”
“I liked the rubbish collecting. We had to run and
collect it and put it in the net.” “The dancing was
a lot of fun
and I liked
the
smores!”
Local Vicar
Revd Mark
Phillips
said, “It was
wonderful
to see such dedicated and passionate volunteers
from our different denominations coming
together to support the young people of our
CofE school in the Magnificat Benefice of
Watchet and Williton.
“Working together, we were able to deliver a
joyful and fun-filled festival. One which, over the
two days, enabled the students to learn about,
reflect on, and perhaps journey deeper within,
their relationship with God. I think it also
emphasised to the students that the local
Christians within their communities really care
about them. In all it was a hugely worthwhile and
truly blessed event.”
John Williscroft, RE Lead at Danesfield added,
"The festival gave the children an opportunity to
step away from their daily focuses and pressures
and to focus on deeper spiritual questions while
doing so in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Thanks again to all who supported our efforts!"OVER STOWEY FLOWER FESTIVAL
A photo of "Rock of 3rd Age" playing at Over
Stowey’s Flower Festival on Saturday 30th
June. Amongst the visitors were a group of
Chinese students
who enjoyed a
cream tea and also
got involved with
playing some music after the band had finished.
The Flower Festival held on the Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul (to whom
the church is dedicated) was a great success with many visitors admiring the
lovely flower displays and enjoying cream teas on a lovely sunny
afternoon. Over £500 was raised for church funds and all those who visited
had an enjoyable time both in the church and the churchyard.
STEVE RAISES £1800 FOR AIR AMBULANCE
Steve Atkinson from
Cannington and his
proposed charity cycle
ride was mentioned in
the last edition of
Quantock Good
News. He is now
pleased to report that
he arrived in Margate
from John O’Groats on 22nd June having cycled
900 miles, climbed 38,500 feet of hills and
experienced all weathers including sleet, hail and
strong headwinds. To-date he has raised £1,800
towards air ambulances and the amount raised
as a result of all his charity cycle rides since 2020
is £10,500. He would like to thank you all for
keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.’
Steve comments, ‘The photo above is 10 miles
before the finish, there was a sudden downpour
at the end, The Lord obviously thought I needed
cooling off.’
STOP PRESS!
At the June Deanery Synod is was agreed that
the Deanery Mission Charity for 2025 would be
the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Steve
along with others, will be visiting Parishes to
promote the charity and encourage fundraising.
This initiative will be launched on Sunday 26th
January 2025.
NEWS OF THE FORTRESS
Hilary tells the group about the latest news from
the Fortress in Kampala, Uganda
SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY 12TH October
From 10am to 3pm
Deanery Music Day
At St Andrew’s Church, Stogursey
A day for all interested in music in our churches —
singing and playing. Please come along and join
in the music and meet some new folk. Light lunch
will be available.
Watch out for the poster and details
ALPHA COURSE 2024
Nether Stowey
Church have just
finished hosting an
Alpha course which
has been a great
blessing to us all.
The Alpha course is an 11 week course which
explores Christianity. It very importantly looks at
who Jesus is and why He came and the way that
we ourselves can have a personal relationship
with Jesus, accepting His sacrifice for us on the
cross and living our life for Him and with Him.
We have had 4 guests who have been
encouraged and transformed by the information
received, through the Alpha videos and the group
discussion.
We have been blessed with a wonderful group of
people providing weekly meals which everyone
thoroughly enjoyed.
Keith Powell kindly led our Holy Spirit day which
was also a great time of learning and prayer.
Over the 11 weeks we have been privileged to
get to know these dear people and witness the
transforming power of Jesus in their lives. It’s so
exciting to be a part of God’s work, in His drawing
people into His Kingdom.
We pray that the good work that God has started
in them, He will continue until the day of Christ
Jesus.
We are hoping to run another Alpha, if anyone
would be interested for themselves or anyone
else please let Eleanor know.
Jennifer Lindner
FROM PASSIONTIDE TO PENTECOST
Following several weeks of rehearsals, the
Deanery Singers gathered again in May at St
Andrew’s Church, Stogursey, for ‘From
Passiontide to Pentecost’ - a service of words
and music based around selected choruses
from Handel’s oratorio, Messiah. Singers came
from across the Deanery, and beyond, with
expert direction from Roger Stacey and
fantastic organ playing from John Bodiley, who
was accompanying the group for the final time.
£450 was raised through a retiring collection, to
be divided between the Dorset and Somerset
Air Ambulance and MIND.
ARCHDEACON VISITATION 2024
On 6th June in Spaxton Church, Archdeacon
Simon gave the Churchwardens their charge
and admitted them to their office. We thank
Churchwardens for their dedication during the
year’s office.
The Archdeacon also licensed the Quantock
Deanery clergy to their new roles following the
recent pastoral reorganisation which came into
place on 1st June. The new Group Ministry for
the Deanery was also recognised.
With thanks to Alison Cruickshank for the photoA life of faith well lived—
BRIDGET CAPEWELL
SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING
Bridget, a Reader serving in
Quantock Towers Benefice sadly
passed away in May.
Revd Steve Morley writes, ‘When
Angela and I first met Bridget she was working as a
volunteer with Operation Mobilisation, travelling all
over the world taking the gospel message to far flung
places. When she returned to the UK she worked as a
nurse in Musgrove Park Hospital. Then, more recently,
we have been blessed by her dedicated ministry to the
churches of this benefice as a Reader in the Church of
England.’
Julie Hall -Williams reflects on the service of
thanksgiving for Bridget. For the full article please see
the Quantock Towers magazine—Pathways.
On Thursday 11 July carrying both sadness and thanks
in our hearts, 143 people attended a service for
Bridget Capewell in St. Georges Church in Bicknoller.
As most know by now, her death was unexpected and
we give thanks for the assurance that she wouldn’t
have suffered. We also give thanks for the great
comfort and assurance that Bridget, with such strong
faith, had no doubts as to where she would ultimately
rest.
It was a very special service indeed where humour and
sadness blended but where the most loving, respectful
and kind words captured the person that Bridget was
and what she had meant to so many, not least in her
previous professional nursing life where she had
gained the respect of colleagues and patients alike.
So many people from within the Benefice and beyond
came together to contribute their gifts, and in giving
so much, all united in honouring the life of someone
who is already greatly missed but as the service made
clear, will never be forgotten.
Dear Bridget, may you rest in peace and rise in glory.
Julie Hall-Williams
A MESSAGE FROM JULIE
A BIG THANK YOU!
I just wanted to say a
great, big THANK YOU to
everyone who came to my
Ordination on Sunday
30th June. It was a truly
wonderful day, and I absolutely loved every
minute of it. It meant so much to me, that so
many of you came to support me. I felt so
loved, cherished and held. It was wonderful to
see so many of your smiling faces as I walked
into the Cathedral and as I walked out. It was
lovely to share a picnic together afterwards on
the Green and I absolutely loved the cake! It
was amazing! A big Thankyou Tracey for
making it. It was so much fun to do the
Campfire Church Blessing song and the Hokey
Cokey on the Green! I bet that’s never been
done at an Ordination before!! Thank you so
much for sharing in my special day and making
it so memorable. I love you all. Julie
Our best wishes go with Julie and her family as
she moves on to serve her curacy in the parish
of St Mary's Bridgwater.
Revd Mark
GOATHURST MEET A GROUP FROM SOUTH WALES
A history group from South Wales visited Goathurst
church to research the Kemeys Tynte family in May.
The families are also part of the history of Goathurst
Church with many monuments
attributed to them. It was a
great day and, in August the
South Wales group will be
hosting members of Goathurst
Church.
The 15th and 16th September are the Goathurst
Heritage Open Days with opportunities to visit many
places including Haswell House, the Temple of
Harmony, and the Village Hall. Refreshments are
available in Church. All are welcome.
Quantock
Good News!
Summer 2024
Stories of faith in action from around Quantock Deanery
A team from the churches in Watchet and Williton
came together with the chaplain and staff at
Danesfield Middle School to lead two days of faith
based activities and learning on the school playing
field.
‘Faith and Festival’ was a new venture dreamed up
by members of the school’s Ethos Group back in the
autumn of
2023, and
which finally
came to
fruition in
the sunshine
at the end of
April 2024.
All four year
groups took part in activity-based sessions that
ranged from a journey through the labyrinth, to
learning a dance routine to the song Makanaka
(‘God is Good’ in Shona). Around a firepit students
discussed the environment with one another and
talked about God’s amazing creation. They learnt
about plastic pollution and explored how they
personally can make a difference. The students also
contributed prayers to a justice wall. Each year
group ended their experience with a dance
competition led by chaplain Patrick Weld and a live
band.
Afterwards students at Danesfield shared what
they'd enjoyed about the day, “What I liked about
the faith festival was walking through the labyrinth
because it was calming and made me reflect on
what I like.”
“I liked the rubbish collecting. We had to run and
collect it and put it in the net.” “The dancing was
a lot of fun
and I liked
the
smores!”
Local Vicar
Revd Mark
Phillips
said, “It was
wonderful
to see such dedicated and passionate volunteers
from our different denominations coming
together to support the young people of our
CofE school in the Magnificat Benefice of
Watchet and Williton.
“Working together, we were able to deliver a
joyful and fun-filled festival. One which, over the
two days, enabled the students to learn about,
reflect on, and perhaps journey deeper within,
their relationship with God. I think it also
emphasised to the students that the local
Christians within their communities really care
about them. In all it was a hugely worthwhile and
truly blessed event.”
John Williscroft, RE Lead at Danesfield added,
"The festival gave the children an opportunity to
step away from their daily focuses and pressures
and to focus on deeper spiritual questions while
doing so in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Thanks again to all who supported our efforts!"OVER STOWEY FLOWER FESTIVAL
A photo of "Rock of 3rd Age" playing at Over
Stowey’s Flower Festival on Saturday 30th
June. Amongst the visitors were a group of
Chinese students
who enjoyed a
cream tea and also
got involved with
playing some music after the band had finished.
The Flower Festival held on the Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul (to whom
the church is dedicated) was a great success with many visitors admiring the
lovely flower displays and enjoying cream teas on a lovely sunny
afternoon. Over £500 was raised for church funds and all those who visited
had an enjoyable time both in the church and the churchyard.
STEVE RAISES £1800 FOR AIR AMBULANCE
Steve Atkinson from
Cannington and his
proposed charity cycle
ride was mentioned in
the last edition of
Quantock Good
News. He is now
pleased to report that
he arrived in Margate
from John O’Groats on 22nd June having cycled
900 miles, climbed 38,500 feet of hills and
experienced all weathers including sleet, hail and
strong headwinds. To-date he has raised £1,800
towards air ambulances and the amount raised
as a result of all his charity cycle rides since 2020
is £10,500. He would like to thank you all for
keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.’
Steve comments, ‘The photo above is 10 miles
before the finish, there was a sudden downpour
at the end, The Lord obviously thought I needed
cooling off.’
STOP PRESS!
At the June Deanery Synod is was agreed that
the Deanery Mission Charity for 2025 would be
the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Steve
along with others, will be visiting Parishes to
promote the charity and encourage fundraising.
This initiative will be launched on Sunday 26th
January 2025.
NEWS OF THE FORTRESS
Hilary tells the group about the latest news from
the Fortress in Kampala, Uganda
SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY 12TH October
From 10am to 3pm
Deanery Music Day
At St Andrew’s Church, Stogursey
A day for all interested in music in our churches —
singing and playing. Please come along and join
in the music and meet some new folk. Light lunch
will be available.
Watch out for the poster and details
ALPHA COURSE 2024
Nether Stowey
Church have just
finished hosting an
Alpha course which
has been a great
blessing to us all.
The Alpha course is an 11 week course which
explores Christianity. It very importantly looks at
who Jesus is and why He came and the way that
we ourselves can have a personal relationship
with Jesus, accepting His sacrifice for us on the
cross and living our life for Him and with Him.
We have had 4 guests who have been
encouraged and transformed by the information
received, through the Alpha videos and the group
discussion.
We have been blessed with a wonderful group of
people providing weekly meals which everyone
thoroughly enjoyed.
Keith Powell kindly led our Holy Spirit day which
was also a great time of learning and prayer.
Over the 11 weeks we have been privileged to
get to know these dear people and witness the
transforming power of Jesus in their lives. It’s so
exciting to be a part of God’s work, in His drawing
people into His Kingdom.
We pray that the good work that God has started
in them, He will continue until the day of Christ
Jesus.
We are hoping to run another Alpha, if anyone
would be interested for themselves or anyone
else please let Eleanor know.
Jennifer Lindner
FROM PASSIONTIDE TO PENTECOST
Following several weeks of rehearsals, the
Deanery Singers gathered again in May at St
Andrew’s Church, Stogursey, for ‘From
Passiontide to Pentecost’ - a service of words
and music based around selected choruses
from Handel’s oratorio, Messiah. Singers came
from across the Deanery, and beyond, with
expert direction from Roger Stacey and
fantastic organ playing from John Bodiley, who
was accompanying the group for the final time.
£450 was raised through a retiring collection, to
be divided between the Dorset and Somerset
Air Ambulance and MIND.
ARCHDEACON VISITATION 2024
On 6th June in Spaxton Church, Archdeacon
Simon gave the Churchwardens their charge
and admitted them to their office. We thank
Churchwardens for their dedication during the
year’s office.
The Archdeacon also licensed the Quantock
Deanery clergy to their new roles following the
recent pastoral reorganisation which came into
place on 1st June. The new Group Ministry for
the Deanery was also recognised.
With thanks to Alison Cruickshank for the photo