The funeral of Gladys Bennett will be held in St Mary's Church, Marystowe on Wednesday 23rd September at 12 noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Gladys lived in Chillaton, and was well loved. Her late husband, Les, was a bellringer and also spent many hours taking care of the church and churchyard over the years.

A short (27-minute) service for little ones and their grown-ups. Puppets, action songs, stories, all beginning with food and drink. Come and join us for Bubble Church! Book here: https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NDU1MS05/t

The books and puzzles are now in Marystowe Schoolroom (the Old Sunday School). You can bring & buy books and puzzles whenever the room is open, but on the last Tuesday of each month the coffee pot is on. Come and enjoy refreshments and a book together.

We are all getting together in St Peter's Church this evening for a Harvest Thanksgiving. Come and join us - familiar hymns, and familiar faces.

On the 1st Sunday of each month, come and enjoy a gentle service of Holy Communion in the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Marystowe. Usually led either by Priest in Charge, the Revd Gill George, or our retired priest, Canon Tim Thompson, this service includes hymns. Marystowe does not have their own organist so you may sometimes find Gill playing the organ while Tim leads! Prayers are offered on behalf of the community, so do let us know if you want your name included in the public prayers. The service follows the Church of England words for Common Worship Holy Communion, and is followed by refreshments.

Communion: all are welcome to receive Holy Communion if it is your custom in your home church. If you require gluten free, and are unable to let us know in advance, do feel free to bring a small cube of your own gluten free bread in a small foil wrap, which will be given to the priest to consecrate in the foil at the same time as the wafers. If your allergy is life-threatening, please do let us know so that additional handling procedures can be followed.
Blessing: If you feel unable to receive communion you are encouraged to come to the altar rail for a prayer of blessing instead.
Access: If you are unable to get to the altar rail, the priest will bring communion to you in your seat at that point in the service.

We are delighted to be Christening (Baptising) another member of a popular Coryton family today. It will be in a morning service for all ages, led by Rev Gill George. As Ronnie and his Mum & Dad live in Okehampton we have invited Rev Claire Reynolds, Vicar of Okehampton, to conduct the actual baptism. There may be bubbles!

Take a breather at the close of the weekend, and gain strength and soul for the week ahead.