St John the Baptist, Plymtree

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St John the Baptist, Plymtree

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The Church

The present Church of St John the Baptist dates from 14th century and replaced a much earlier structure possibly Saxon or Norman. It was included in Simon Jenkins’ book “1000 Best Churches”, published in 1999.

The Church visitors’ book includes many comments about the beauty, tranquillity, peace and atmosphere of the church building, whether visiting for worship or more casually. Amongst the characteristics of the church are:

• A listed beautiful medieval building with tower and unusual Tudor windows to the north.
• Carved medieval rood screen complete with original paintings on the panels.
• Many of the wooden pews have medieval carved ends. There is seating for about 100 without additional chairs.
• There is an organ which was installed in 1979 and is used regularly in worship, supplemented by the use of pre recorded CDs.
• The outside of the tower includes a rare statue of the Madonna and Child, which underwent a programme of conservation in 1992 and consequently won the John Betjeman Award from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
• There are six bells in the tower which are rung on special occasions.


The Fellowship

There is one service on each Sunday. Each month these include two Eucharists, based on Common Worship 1 or 2, Morning Prayer from Common Worship and a more informal Family Service with an occasional Family Communion.

The Church is the centre of the community and is often full to overflowing at weddings and funerals. Baptisms are also well attended and the church has developed a programme of preparation for baptism which involve the priest and lay people. The clergy have undertaken marriage preparation.

There are informal groups which meet for fellowship at various times; eg a Lent Study Group which meets with members from the United Reformed Church and Beta Group which has 8 members from the 3 parishes meeting weekly.
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Rev. Simon Crittall
Broadhembury Rectory
EX14 3LT
Tel: 01404 841848
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Family Service
A service for the family involving the children in music, prayers, reading and other actvities.
Every first Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour from Sunday 3rd October 2010 until Friday 31st December 2010
Morning Prayer & Sunday School
Morning Prayer in the Church and Sunday School in the Vestry Room
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
Every fourth Sunday at 11:00 AM
United Holy Communion
Every fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM
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Memorial and Thanksgiving Service
A special Memorial and Thanksgiving Service in memory of individuals that held a special place in our lives.
Sunday 12th September 2010 at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Harvest Thanksgiving
Service of Evening Prayer celebrating Harvest Thanksgiving.
Friday 24th September 2010 at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship One
Sunday 10th October 2010 at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Remembrance Day Service
Special service for Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 14th November 2010 at 10:50 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
A service of Holy Communion from Common Worship One
Sunday 12th December 2010 at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
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A Church Near You ID: 8797
Built: Norman evidence but mainly 14th century
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Exeter College Oxford 1st turn, Mark Corfield 2nd turn, Oriel College Oxford 3rd turn
Archdeaconry: EXETER (151)
Deanery: OTTERY (15107)
Parish Legal Name: PLYMTREE (150201)