St Mary the Virgin

Welcome to St Mary the Virgin Lynton. One of the churches of the Lyn Valley Mission Community, eight rural churches in the very north of Devon where Exmoor meets the sea. Our usual, main Sunday service is Holy Communion at 11.00am, where everyone is welcome. The service is followed by a gathering for coffee where we look forward to meeting you.

If you are on holiday and visiting the area, you will be very welcome to join any of our services while you are staying here.

You can read the latest Lyn Mission monthly newsletter in the News and Notices tab under Notice sheets.

(Photo, the scene above is Countisbury and Foreland Point which you will see from St Mary's churchyard)

St Bartholomew

Dear Virtual Church Visitor,

There are currently no regular services at St Bartholomew. Parishioners will be very welcome to join services at other churches in the Lyn Mission.

You can find the latest Mission Community Newsletter in the News and Notices menu under Notice Sheets.

St Brendan

Dear Church Visitor,

The church of St Brendan stands rather remotely at the top of a steep hill and some distance from the village of Brendon. There are currently no regular services but there are services to celebrate major festivals in the church year such as Harvest Festival and a carol service. Parishioners are welcome to join the congregation at other churches in the Lyn Mission. There are often invitations to join the congregation at The Blessed Virgin Mary at Oare which for many is more convenient in travelling distance.

The image on the home page is the intricately carved reredos behind the altar, the work of John William Floyd 1871 - 1935, a craftsman carpenter who made it his life's work to produce wood carvings for the church.

You can find the latest Mission Community Newsletter in the News and Notices menu under Notice Sheets.

St John the Evangelist

St John the Evangelist Church at Countisbury is a sister church to St John The Baptist at Lynmouth. Both churches are part of the Lyn Valley Mission Community Group of Churches. St John the Evangelist is a beautiful country church and each year we hold a series of evening "Epilogue Services" which are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. These take place on a Sunday Evening at 8.30pm during the end of June, July and August.

Photo, Exmoor ponies on Countisbury Hill which is the area around St John's. In the distance, the building of the old coastguard station which now houses the local television transmitter.

You can read the latest Mission Community newsletter in the notices menu.

St John the Baptist

St John the Baptist Church is in the beautiful village of Lynmouth in the heart of the village. There is a pay and display car park adjacent to the church as well on street parking. We have a small exhibition in the church which gives a brief history of our village. We have regular services as part of the Lyn Valley Mission Community Group of Churches. We have a ramp for disabled access and are open daily,

You can read the latest Mission Community newsletter in the notices menu.

Christ Church

Dear Church Visitor

Whether you are a virtual or actual visitor, then welcome. The church is open daily from10am until 4pm for private prayer. We offer a quiet place to sit away from the noise and distractions of the world.

Our regular services are Holy Communion at 9am on the first Sunday of each month, and a less formal family worship at 10am on the third Sunday led by members of the congregation. There will be extra services for special events in the church year such as Christmas, Easter and Plough Sunday.

We are currently looking for volunteers to supplement our existing team doing the chores to maintain the church, making it welcoming for worshippers and visitors. If you would like to put your skills and efforts to good use, please telephone Linda on the PCC, 01598763626. More here.

If you are on holiday here and visiting the area, you will be very welcome at any of our services.

Visitors are very welcome. If you are a passing walker or cyclist, you may be grateful for somewhere to make running repairs. You will find a small box of useful items just inside the door on the table on the left.

You can find the latest Mission Community Newsletter in the News and Notices menu under Notice Sheets.

St Martin

Dear Virtual Church Visitor,

We are pleased to say that St Martin's will be open daily for visitors and for private prayer. There are usually services of Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Please check the service listings for any changes.

You can find the latest Mission Community Newsletter in the News and Notices menu under Notice Sheets.

St Peter

Dear Virtual Church Visitor,

There are no regular services at St Peter's. Normally there are only services celebrating special annual events in the church year such as Christmas and Easter. You are welcome to join the congregation at any of the other churches in the Lyn Mission Community.

You can find the latest Mission Community Newsletter in the News and Notices menu under Notice Sheets.