2025 is the 150th Anniversary of the opening of St Bartholomew’s, Barbrook.St Bartholomew's was built in 1875 to provide an alternative place of worship to the Wesleyanchapel, for the people of Barbrook Mill, a community built around the sawmill.It was built as a "Mission" Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lynton.An afternoon of celebration has been organised, Sunday 24th August, culminating in a Holy Communion Service:- 2.30pm a group walk from the Village Hall; please ring 01598 753 763 for further details. 4pm Cream Teas plus cake in the Village HallDonations and contributions welcome 5pm Holy Communion Service at St Bartholomew’s
Rev'd Miles began by reminding all how so much of our life depends on the work of sea farers bringing goods from all parts of the world and how, with conflict in so many parts of the world, their work is becoming increasingly dangerous. Stories of the sea feature in much of Jesus' life and Rev'd Miles read from Mark's gospel when Jesus and his disciples were crossing the sea of Galillee when there came a great storm. Congregation sang the hymns, I, the Lord of sea and sky and Eternal Father, strong to save in which they were accompanied and supported by local group, The Lynmouth Shanty Crew. After the service, Shanty Crew sang four sea shanties including one describing the famous lifeboat, Louisa which was dragged thirteen miles over Exmoor to Porlock to rescue a drifting sailing boat because the weather was too dangerous in Lynmouth.
Celebrating all creatures great and small: Get involved in this summer's social media campaignEncourage people to visit your local church by taking part in our summer campaign: #GreatAndSmall – celebrating animals at church.• You might remember our previous summer campaigns, #ChurchDoorChallenge and #StainedGlassSummer. This year, we’d love to see your pictures of animals in churches, or within your church grounds.• Whether it’s a snapshot of some local wildlife, pets who have paid your church a visit, or depictions of animals in stained glass windows, paintings and carvings, we want to hear from you.• Every summer, churches, dioceses and members of the public get involved in sharing their photos on social media – why not give it a go?You can email your photos to zi9mmn5ez@mozmail.com
Music recital, a reminder of an evening of live music with Kate Robey accompanying the Classic Brit Award nominated, Cameron Mills. Cameron will be performing a number of well known songs from musical theatre, accompanied by pianist and cellist, Kate Robey. Tickets can be purchased on the door on Saturday 7th JuneDonations of savoury nibbles or sweet treats gratefully received – please contact Sam White (lynvalleymissionoffice@gmail.com)
