Compass Group- Finding your way through bereavement

Monthly. Every First Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
St Peter ad Vincula church hall
St Peter ad Vincula church hall, Rectory Road, at the top of the Church car park, EX34 0NS, United Kingdom

Everyone reacts differently to the shock that someone they know has died. They can experience: Pain and Loss, Anger and Numbness, Fear and Questions. There is no right way to grieve, and everyone has different ways of dealing with their feelings.Lots of people feel disbelief or they go into denial and just carry on as normal as though nothing has happened. They try and pretend that things are the same as they always were so they don't have to deal with their feelings at that particular time. Other people get angry, sometimes at a specific person, or with the world in general or even the person who's died. It's not that unusual for people to blame themselves, even though, really, they weren't to blame at all.
The Compass Group offers an opportunity to meet informally over a cup of tea or coffee with others who have also been bereaved and to receive help and support from each other. You are welcome to come along to any of the meetings and stay as long as you like. We would be very pleased to see you if you would like to come.

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month

St Peter Ad Vincula

A Warm Welcome to St. Peter ad Vincula, Combe Martin.


We would love to invite you to join us on Sunday morning at 10am. The first and third Sundays each month are a service of Holy Communion with the other Sundays as parish worship. After the service come and join us for tea, coffee, biscuits and cake in the Church Hall.

Our church is now open from 10.00am to 4pm every day. A place to reflect and take timeout or to pray.

Look out for announcements for Messy Church and special events like the Light Party throughout the year, starting with activities, games, crafts, songs and bible stories in the church followed by a hot meal for all in the Church Hall. We aim to finish around 5pm and Messy Church is a national recognised, all-age and free event! Our heart is to bless our community, young and old, and create a space for people to explore the Christian faith in a fun and relaxed environment.

There are a range of other events and activities going on through the year including Lent and Advent courses, Home Groups and enquirers courses, the village Flower Festival, music  and choir concerts and so much more. We would love to support you or your family by holding your wedding or a christening, funerals and burials in our beautiful church and churchyard. The church is open daily for quiet prayer between 10.00am and 4pm, so please come in and enjoy the beauty and may you find God's peace in the stillness.

Please speak to one of our wardens, Hilary Richards or Carley Catley for more information about our church at [email protected], or Maureen Richards our [email protected] for finance related matters.

Our fabulous hall is available for hire for parties, events and regular bookings. Please contact Carley Catley for more information.

If you would like to speak to the Vicar, Rev'd Mark Ruoff, email him on [email protected].

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Ilfracombe

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Compass Group- Finding your way through bereavement

Monthly. Every First Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
St Peter ad Vincula church hall
St Peter ad Vincula church hall, Rectory Road, at the top of the Church car park, EX34 0NS, United Kingdom

Everyone reacts differently to the shock that someone they know has died. They can experience: Pain and Loss, Anger and Numbness, Fear and Questions. There is no right way to grieve, and everyone has different ways of dealing with their feelings.Lots of people feel disbelief or they go into denial and just carry on as normal as though nothing has happened. They try and pretend that things are the same as they always were so they don't have to deal with their feelings at that particular time. Other people get angry, sometimes at a specific person, or with the world in general or even the person who's died. It's not that unusual for people to blame themselves, even though, really, they weren't to blame at all.
The Compass Group offers an opportunity to meet informally over a cup of tea or coffee with others who have also been bereaved and to receive help and support from each other. You are welcome to come along to any of the meetings and stay as long as you like. We would be very pleased to see you if you would like to come.

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month

St Peter Ad Vincula Charity No. 1209038