There will be several events in the village to celebrate his life and works.Saturday 16th August - Various Community Events - Fun Run, Cream Tea, Football Tournament, Hog Roast, Shanty Singers?,Sunday 17th August 3.00pm Memorial Service attended by the Bishop of Truro. Followed by a reception at the community centre
Sunday 13th April - Palm SundaySt Andrew's Church, Stratton - 9.30am Parish MassSt Olaf's Church, Poughill - 10.00am Holy CommunionSt John the Baptist and St Morwenna, Morwenstow - 11.00am Family ServiceSt James the Great Church, Kilkhampton - 11.00am Morning PrayerSt Swithin's Church, Launcells - 11.15am Holy Communion (BCP)Tuesday 15th AprilEaster Tenebrae service at St Swithin's Church, Launcells, at 6.00pmWednesday 16th April Morning Prayer and Stations of the Cross at St Andrew's Church , Stratton, at 10.30amHoly Week Service at Hollabury Fellowship at 10.30amThursday 17th April - Maundy ThursdayCommemoration of the Last Supper at St Andrew's Church, Stratton, at 8.30pmFriday 18th April - Good FridayStations of the Cross at St John the Baptist and St Morwenna, Morwenstow at 9.30amStations of the Cross at St James the Great, Kilkhampton, at 10.00amPassion of our Lord at St Andrew's Church, Stratton, at 3.00pmSaturday 19th April - Easter SaturdayEaster Vigil at St Andrew's Church, Stratton, at 8.00pmSunday 20th April - Easter DayEaster Holy Communion at St John the Baptist and St Morwenna, Morwenstow at 9.30amEaster Mass at St Andrew's Church, Stratton at 9.30amEaster Public Worship with Communion by extension at St Olaf's Church, Poughill, at 10.00amEaster Holy Communion at St James the Great Church, Kilkhampton at 11.00amEaster Holy Communion at St Swithin's church, Launcells, at 11.15am
Robert Stephen "Passon" Hawker died 150 years ago on 15th August 1875, Famous as the writer of "The Song of the Western Men" and for reviving the Harvest Festival, now celebrated throughout the Christian world, he also left a significant legacy in the parish of Morwenstow. Saturday 21st June 7.30pm Patronal Festival Quiz, featuring Hawker section, at the Bush Inn, CrosstownSunday 10th August Blessing of the Sea at Duckpool BeachSaturday 16th August Display of Hawker Memorabilia at Morwenstow Community Centre from 1.00pm till 4.00pm - cream tea, Bassline Singing Group, handbells.Sunday 17th August Display of Hawker Memorabilia at Morwenstow Community Centre from 1.00pm till 5.00pm - cream tea, Shanty SingersSunday 17th August Church Service in St John the Baptist and St Morwenna Church, Morwenstow at 3.00pmSunday 5th October Harvest Service in St John the Baptist and St Morwenna Church, Morwenstow at 11.00amSunday 5th October Harvest Lunch at Morwenstow Community Centre at1.00pm
Every Thursday evening during Lent, there will be a study course based around Pete Grieg's book: How to hear God - a simple guide for normal people. From 7.00pm till 8.30pm on Zoom.For details of how to access this course please contact Hannah on hcfwicks@gmail.com or Shorne on shornetilbeyassociates@btinternet.com
