Newcomers and visitors are always Useful Telephone Numbers welcome to join us to share in our services and activities United Benefice Readers A VERY WARM Pauline Davies 01278 451280 Jeanette Scott 01278 722220 WELCOME Church Services Richard Graham 01278 722284

Palmists (LayMinisters) All ages are welcome, young, old and those in Mervyn Winslade 01823 698368 from the Parish Church of between. We have a variety of services including Churchwardens a monthly All Age Service which actively encourages Mervyn Winslade 01823 698368 the participation of children and young people. Margaret Harris 01823 698838 St Michael’s At our Holy Communion services all children and adults who are not confirmed are welcomed and Safeguarding Officer encouraged to come forward for a blessing. Sarah Blake 01823 690042

PCC Secretary Pat Adamson 01823 698156 1st Sunday in the month 8.45am Holy Communion (BCP said ) PCC Treasurer Isobel Davis 01823 698119

2nd Sunday in the month Organist Kath Cowles 01823 698162 10.00am Holy Communion (Common Worship) Bellringers’ Captain Barry Peacock 01823 698574

3rd Sunday in the month Worship Committee Chairman Anita Winslade 01823 698368 10.00am United Benefice Sung Eucharist * held at each of the five churches in rotation and Sticky Church accompanied by the United Benefice Choir Isobel Davis 01823 698119

Youth Club Priest-in-charge 4th Sunday in the month Mo Wright 01823 698913 (Vacancy) 10.00am All Age Service Brass Cleaning Rota (Common Worship) Barry Peacock 01823 689574 Church Wardens Church Cleaning Rota Isobel Davis 01823 698119 Mervyn Winslade 01823 698368 2nd Wednesday in the month Margaret Harris 01823 698838 9.00am Morning Prayer * Church Flower Rota Iris Calder 01823 698243

Church Room Committee Chairman * Please see weekly Pewsnews leaflet, monthly Mervyn Winslade 01823 698368

Benefice magazine (MOMSS) or notice board Street Fayre Committee Chairman posters for venues of these services and also Mervyn Winslade 01823 698368 for details of Feast day and special services. Children and Young People The United Benefice Village Facilities

and Societies Sticky Church The United Benefice consists of , Othery, with Stawell and Sutton Mallet, and . A team of church members run Sticky Church bi-monthly, There is a shared ministry of a Priest-in-Charge, three Maisey’s Bakery 01823 698244 on a Saturday afternoon in the Village Hall, for preschool Readers and four Lay Ministers. The Benefice co-operates The London Inn 01823 698627 and primary school children and their grown-ups. in such matters as Church Services and friendship and fellowship events. Middlezoy and Othery Schools Youth Club Hatchlings (Early Years Foundation Stage) and Infants A monthly community Youth Club meets in the Village Our weekly Pewsnews includes the Bible readings, Psalm are at Othery School, Juniors are at Middlezoy School Hall from 7.00-8.30pm on second Fridays. It is run by a and Collect for the week and forthcoming events. Othery 01823 698464, Middlezoy 01823 698465 team of church members. It is available at the Sunday services or can be delivered for those unable to attend. Refuse Collections every Thursday morning Mobile Library see MOMSS magazine for details

Baptisms, Confirmation The Church Building Parish Council Chairman: Tony Bostock 01823 690112 and Weddings Set in the middle of the village on high land, the church

Please contact Churhwarden Mervyn Winslade (01823 dates from the 13th century and the first named OtheryCraft Club 698119 during the Vacancy period). incumbent William was installed in 1203. Originally the Scilla Tempest 01823 698866 church was just the Nave, a small tower and Chancel Pat Adamson 01823 698156 We like to baptise children (and adults) during one of our until, in the 14th century, the nave windows were main Sunday services wherever possible. enlarged and a north transept added. The font and some Short Mat Bowls Club of the beautifully carved bench ends were also added at Alex Perkins 01823 698152 this time. Levels Stargazers Caring and Visiting The 15th century saw the Paul Adamson 01823 698156 completion of the cruciform If you are unwell or going into hospital, or have shape with the addition of been bereaved or would like any help, advice The Gardening Group the south transept and south or support then please speak to Churchwardens or Jo Taylor 01823 698123 door. A part of a Cope of this Readers who will endeavour period, found hidden under the to help or to find someone who can. The Othery Society (including Reading and pulpit, has been restored and is Walking Groups) [email protected] St Michael’s also has a Street Disciple Scheme at present at Abbey that aims to offer care and support from the Museum. The Western Front Assocn (WFA) Som’t Branch parish church to all in the village. By the end of the 15th century the Tower had been built. Secy: Pat Adamson 01823 698156 There is a peal of five bells dating from 1692 to 1811. The church also has a fine church organ, various memorials Village Hall Committee Coffee Mornings and a beautiful Millennium Banner, needle worked by Chair: Pat Adamson 01823 698156 every Tuesday in ladies of the village. Church Room from 10.00am A black and white guide can be purchased in the church. CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND CONTACT DETAILS For Information please see overleaf