Good MorningAs parking is limited at St Brendan, Brendon a local Farmer has kindly opened a field for vehicles to park in, only a short walk to the Church, The directions are:-Coming from Brendon/Rockford direction, come up Church Hill passing the church on your right and take the first right (after a right hand bend) onto Straypark Corner, signposted to Hallslake. The gate into the field where we are parking is 50 yards on the right, on a bend in the road.Coming from the B3223 road from Lynton to Simonsbath, turn left by Brendon Manor (riding stables) onto Scobhill Road (signposted to Brendon) and continue for ½ mile (ignoring the turning to the right to Cranscombe) and until you reach a sharp right hand bend. On this bend, turn left onto Straypark Corner signposted to Hallslake and the gate into the field where we are parking is 50 yards on the right, on a bend in the road.With respect, please avoid parking in the layby in front of the Church unless you have significant mobility issues and will not be able to manage the short stroll admiring the beautiful scenery from the field to the Church as there are members of the Lyn Valley Mission Community who will be attending who are unable to walk any distance.Thank you for your understanding and consideration.Also, if anyone who is coming from the Parracombe / Martinhoe area has a spare seat, please could you let me know as I have been contacted by someone who would appreciate a lift.If you have any questions, please contact Jack Pitman on 07768 877 369.Many thanks
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
