Sunday Services ARE detailed below. ALL ARE WELCOME.
St Petrock’s is open every day from approximately 9am to 5pm and in the evenings by arrangement. You are most welcome to visit our church for services, private prayer, reflection, enjoyment of a long-standing place of worship, heritage research, to meet others as is consistent with the latest coronavirus guidelines issued 19 July 2021 https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/COVID%2019%20Guidance%20from%20the%2019th%20July%202021%20v1.0.pdf And/or you are invited simply to rest and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits knowing that there is a loo on site. Our church bellringing team will resume practices and performances from 22 July. There isn’t a church car park but it is not difficult to find a place to park in the village of Timberscombe. Our post code is TA24 7TP and St Petrock’s is approximately 3 miles on from Dunster in Exmoor National Park.
If you need to speak to someone, please contact either Churchwarden – John Gratton 01643 841490 or Marion Jeffrey 01643 841500
Benefice Newsletter 10th September
Church Development Work –
June 2021
We are delighted that work has been completed at St Petrock’s Church after a complete halt due to the impact of coronavirus. The PCC are keen to show as soon as is possible, whilst we cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the beneficial impact this capital project will have both on our congregation and for the benefit of the wider community.
The closed south aisle door has been re-opened with a fine oak door made by Jim Bruce which is in character with the existing chancel door and which has beautiful ironmongery specified and made by Jim Horrobin and Alec Gannon, all superb local craftsmen. A compact vestry has been created with an accessible toilet from within the larger former vestry area. A new mains connection has been installed and in the course of this work a new water connection has also been put in. An oak servery has been installed which will allow gatherings to provide hot drinks and to prepare and clear on site. This is discreet and in keeping with the status of a Listed Grade I historic building. A number of further smaller improvements have been made which will make the church more comfortable for all who visit in the future.
Please note that without the generous support of all our funders and supporters this would not have been possible and we thank them all most sincerely. The PCC hopes to have a more formal recognition of the work completed for all those who have encouraged and contributed at a special service at a later date.
Our generous funders include National Churches Trust – Cornerstone Grant, Somerset Churches Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, Rank Foundation, Fairfield Trust, Exmoor Trust, Ecclesiastical Insurance, Somerset Community Foundation, Magna Housing, Timberscombe Trust, Timberscombe Parish Council, St Petrock’s Fabric Fund, St Petrock’s Bellringers, and many local community donations from those who supported our vision to keep the church alive and relevant in our community.
If you are in need of any support or help whilst our daily routines of life and worship remain disrupted, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will endeavour to assist.
With all good wishes
John Gratton (841490) Churchwarden Marion Jeffrey (841500) Churchwarden
COVID-19
The Church in our community continues to be alive and active, but St Petrock’s Church must adapt to Covid 19 restrictions as issued by the government. Please be aware that social distancing rules do not now apply when entering the church but that it is important to respect the wishes of others about the wearing of masks and the maintainance of social distancing where it is desired.
| 26th September | SEVENTEENTH AFTER TRINITY | 18.00pm | Harvest Festival followed by Supper TVH |
| 3rd October | EIGHTEENTH AFTER TRINITY | 11.00am | BENEFICE SERVICE TIMBERSCOMBE Holy Communion Common Worship with Bishop Ruth |
| 10th October | NINETEENTH AFTER TRINITY | 11.00am | Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer |
| 17th October | TWENTIETH AFTER TRINITY | 11.00am | Holy Communion Common Worship |
| 24th October | LAST AFTER TRINITY | 11.00am | Morning Prayer Common Worship |
| 31st October | ALL SAINTS’ DAY | 11.00am | BENEFICE SERVICE WOOTTON COURTENAY Holy Communion Common Worship |
Fundraising is always a challenge with the need to fulfil the financial obligations of maintaining and running a Grade I Listed building. Below is a poster describing a very simple and cost-free way to make donations which are at no additional cost to yourself. It is very quick, simple and an easy way to help raise money for church funds. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Marion Moncrieff, PCC Treasurer.
