Saint Peter and Saint Mary Magdalene, Barnstaple

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Saint Peter and Saint Mary Magdalene, Barnstaple

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The Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Mary Magdalene is the ancient town centre Anglican church in Barnstaple, where a warm and friendly welcome is extended to everyone. The worship is 'modern catholic' in style and the liturgy is celebrated with reverence and dignity.  'Common Worship' is used for all Masses, the music is mostly traditional and the 'New English Hymnal' is the main hymn book in use.  We are a 'Forward in Faith' parish, but are not in any sense militant, narrow or exclusive in outlook, since we believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ is about bringing his love to all people, regardless of our various differences. We aim to be an inclusive church where everyone is welcome, irrespective of age, gender, marital status, sexuality, nationality, disability or background.  Each of us is a Child of God, valued and loved by him, and we all have gifts and talents to contribute and share. 

The church building is open during the week and there are regular weekday services and events. Visitors and those new to the area are most welcome and we look forward to meeting you. If you join us as a worshipper please make yourself known.  Should you require further help or information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Tel: 01271 373837
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TWO CHOIR CONCERT
A joint concert by the Barnstaple Ladies' Choir and the Barbel Grosse Chor from Uelzen, Germany (Barnstaple's twin town)
Friday 3rd September 2010 at 7:30 PM
HISTORIC CHURCHES 'RIDE & STRIDE' DAY
The annual sponsored Devon Historic Churches Day event raises the vital funds required to repair places of worship throughout Devon. An enjoyable, rewarding and healthy way to contribute. This is an ideal opportunity to have a memorable day out and visit some of our beautiful and historic churches. A day of real interest for you A day of real value to Devon's churches. Many churches will be open on 11th September 2010. The 2010 version of the Guide to Open Churches will be available to download in August For a copy of this booklet, further details of the Devon Historic Churches Day and other fundraising events please send a stamped, addressed A5 envelope to: Devon Historic Churches Trust P O Box 55 Newton Abbot TQ12 2EG
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 9:30 AM
CONCERT - ROYAL HOLLOWAY COLLEGE CHOIR
Concert by the renowned choir of Royal Holloway, University of London.
Tuesday 14th September 2010 at 7:30 PM
"BACK TO CHURCH" SUNDAY
Back to church Sunday is a national event aimed at encouraging people to bring others to church, especially those who, for whatever reason, have not worshipped regularly for some time, or those who are curious but have no real experience of Christian worship.
Sunday 26th September 2010 at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Sunday School Coffee Common Worship
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Sunday

PARISH MASS & JUNIOR CHURCH
Every Sunday we celebrate with joy the Resurrection of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist, as Christians have done since the very earliest days of the Church. We find our inspiration in the New Testament: "And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." (Acts 2:42). This we do faithfully
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM
Family Friendly Sunday School Coffee Common Worship

Tuesday

COFFEE MORNING
Moderately priced refreshments are served on Tuesday mornings during the summer months. We also sell very reasonably priced second-hand books outside the church when the weather is fine.
Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM

Wednesday

Mass
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Bingo
Monthly Bingo in the Church Rooms, (situated near S. Peter's, on the opposite side of Paternoster Row. Access up the steps).
This is an enjoyable social event which helps to raise much-needed funds towards the upkeep of S. Peter's church, every second Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Thursday

Mass
Every Thursday at 12:00 PM

Friday

Mass
Every Friday at 12:00 PM
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CONCERT
A concert by local young musicians. More details to follow.
Friday 24th September 2010 at 7:30 PM
CONCERT
Concert by Barnstaple Ladies' Choir and Budleigh Salterton Male Voice Choir.
Saturday 2nd October 2010 at 7:00 PM
Harvest Thanksgiving
Annual Harvest Thanksgiving service
Sunday 3rd October 2010 at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Sunday School Coffee
"BISHOPS IN MISSION"
(More details about this event to follow in due course).
Tuesday 9th November 2010 at 7:00 PM
AUTUMN FAYRE
Autumn Fayre - more details to follow.
Saturday 20th November 2010 at 9:30 AM
All Day Event
Sunday School Bell Ringing Live Music / Concerts Regular Choir Grade 1 Listed Building Supports Fairtrade goods Spire/steeple Floodlighting Stained glass Guidebooks / notes Organ Back to Church Sunday Wheelchair Access / Ramp Wheelchair accessible toilets Hearing / Induction Loop Large Print Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Assistance Dogs Toilets Baby Changing Facilities
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Daily Monday to Friday, except Bank holidays.Approximate opening times: 09.00 - 15.00

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A Church Near You ID: 8993
Built: 1107, but much altered. There has been a church on the site since Saxon times
Architect: unknown
Style of worship: Modern Catholic
Our Patron: Barnstaple Area Patronage Board 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th turn, Lord Chancellor 3rd turn
Archdeaconry: BARNSTAPLE (153)
Deanery: BARNSTAPLE (15301)
Benefice: Barnstaple (15/024DT)
Parish Legal Name: ST. PETER AND ST. MARY MAGDALENE BARNSTAPLE (150401)