St John the Baptist, Newport,Barnstaple
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Our church, built on the site of a medieval chapel, was consecrated in 1829 as a Chapel of Ease for the community of Newport within the parish of Bishops Tawton. The parish of Newport became independent in 1847 and the church, "a barn-like structure" (North Devon Journal) in urgent need of repair, was restructured in 1881 resulting in our present church which was completed in 1882.
Over the years numerous improvements have been made. Recently the church has been re-ordered and is now a warm and comfortable building used for many varied activities. We have carpet, chairs, new heating, a new sound system and a kitchen.
Local schools visit the church on a regular basis and we take "Open the Book" out to two primary schools. There is a monthly magazine and a weekly news sheet. Concerts and Diocesan courses are held here throughout the year.
A church hall was built adjacent to the church in the 1960's and this is much in demand, resulting in almost constant daily use.
Our vision for the church at Newport is to build on our present strengths and fulfill our Mission Statement which is :
"To work together to proclaim God's love in our ourselves and in our community".
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Rev'd Andy Dodwell
28 Old School Road
Newport
Barnstaple
Devon
Tel: 01271 371068 (Curate-in-Charge) or 01271 345430 (Churchwarden (Rose Rowe))
- Regular Services
- Other Events
Sunday
Short service for young families in the Hall followed by breakfast
Every fourth Sunday at 9:00 AM for ½ hour
Informal, with modern music and screen projection
Every first Sunday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Every second Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Service of the Word with a music group and screen projection
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Teens Group. Social events also arranged. Contact Tony and Brenda Laycock on 01271 328682 for further details.
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Includes Readings, Hymns and Prayers
Every first Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
No Evensong on 11th or 25th December. every second and fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Includes Readings, Prayer and Hymns
No Evening Communion on 18th December. (Service of Nine Lessons and Carols instead). every third Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Monday
Fortnightly Monday at 12:30 PM for 1½ hours
Parents/Carers + children from birth to 4 years meet every Monday in term time from 2 to 3pm in church. We sing, dance, play games and instruments, enjoy the parachute, bubbles and finally toys, while children and mums have drinks & biscuits. £1 per family. Everybody welcome. Contact Rose Rowe on 01271 345430 for further information.
Term time only. every Monday at 2:00 PM for 1 hour
Wednesday
BCP commnion
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
Hall open for games etc. Refreshments provided 20p/cup
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 2 hours
in Hall, stalls, raffles , cakes etc.
Every first Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 2 hours
Thursday
A new group starts in February 2012 meeting in church. Contact Diane Surmon on 01271 345336 for further details.
Every second Thursday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Saturday
Breakfast followed by a short time of prayer and fellowship. Call Andy on 01271 371068 or Phil on 01237 421012 for further details.
With effect from 30th June 2012. every last Saturday at 8:15 AM for 1½ hours
All Day Event
Current Editor: Phillip Rogers
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