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Christmas Celebrations in Wincanton Churches
Once again it is time to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas with all of our churches celebrating different services throughout December.
The Osigili Maasai Warrior Troupe Comes to Wincanton
On 29th October 2011 Wincanton Parish Church was packed, with not a spare seat left, for a truly memorable performance by the Kenyan troupe, the Osigili Maasai Warriors.
'Well Risen'! Parish Church's Cookbook Launching Soon UPDATED
All the contributions have been sent in and 'Well Risen' is with the printers - put Saturday 12th November in your diary, as the book will be launched at the Parish Church's Christmas Shopping Coffee Morning! New venue: Papertrees in the High Street
Maasai Warriors Come to Wincanton Church
Come and enjoy the unique performance of the Maasai Warriors in St Peter and St Pauls Church Wincanton on Saturday 29th October. The Troupe's performances are stunning, and give every audience an unforgettable experience.
Quaker Outreach Week 1st - 9th October at Wincanton Meeting House UPDATED
Make peace a way of life: this year's theme launches several events at Wincanton Meeting House and elsewhere - come along and find out about Quakers. Join in, take a chance to reflect, ask questions and enjoy the refreshments.
The Big Welcome - A Warm Reception at our Local Churches
This Sunday churches across the country will be hosting The Big Welcome. This is a Sunday where you can drop into any church, but you will see outside some churches a poster with the Big Welcome on it.
Visiting Speaker from Debt Advice Charity at the Parish Church
Wincanton Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul is delighted to welcome Hannah Gibbons, Gillingham Centre Manager of Christians Against Poverty as guest speaker at their 10.30 service on Sunday 18 September 2011. Anyone who would like to hear what Hannah has to say will be very welcome.
Help 'Raise the Roof' With Your Favourite Recipe!
At SS Peter and Paul church we are planning a recipe book to help raise money towards the church roof repairs - now you too have a chance to join in and share your favourite dish with everyone in town!
Andrew Ireland Remembered
Baptist minister Andrew Ireland is remembered and celebrated in a memorial service in Wincanton's Catholic Church.
Parish Fun Day in June Attracts Good Turnout
This year the Parish Fun Day held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 11th June attracted fun-lovers of all ages.
Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated
The Revd Canon Alan Watson and his wife Rosemary celebrate their Golden Wedding with a packed out service in Wincanton Parish Church.
Golden Wedding Celebration In Wincanton
The Revd. Canon Alan and Mrs. Rosemary Watson celebrate their Golden Wedding with a special service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Marriage on Sunday, 3rd July at 10.30am at the parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Wincanton.
Reflections on Terry Pratchett, Death and Dying
Andrew Ireland, Wincanton's Baptist minister, reflects on his faith, death and dying and the need for sensitivity and honesty.
Church Launches Roof Appeal with Knockout Fun and Silly Hats
Wincanton Parish Church launched its Roof Appeal on Sunday 22nd May with an afternoon of great fun in the form of inter-pub It's a Knockout and silly hats.
Inter-Pub It's a Knockout & Mad Hat Event
Sunday 22nd May, Wincanton Memorial Hall, 3.00 - 5.30pm. This event is to be the first of very many in aid of the Raise the Roof Appeal for Wincanton Parish Church.
Tower Open Evening - Try Your Hand at Bell Ringing
Want to have a go? On Tuesday 19th October St Peter & St Paul's Church Tower is opening its doors between 7.30pm and 9.00pm. Anyone interested in bell-ringing can learn more, watch an enjoyable demonstration and enjoy refreshments.
The Quakers - The Religious Society of Friends Outreach Week
Ever wondered about the Quakers and what goes on in their meetings? Always open for visitors, this week the Wincanton Quakers are having a special Outreach Week, so if you would like to meet some of the people who are involved, why not come along?
National Back to Church Sunday
National Back to Church Sunday is on Sunday 26th September. This is an annual event in which involves Baptist, Church of England, Methodist and United Reform Churches.
Coffee, Cake and a Listening Ear
Joyce Page describes a friendly and supportive group that meets on alternate Thursday mornings for coffee, cake and conversation in the Baptist Church hall in Mill Street.
The Joy of Summer Beautifully Displayed
Members of the Parish Church supported by numerous organisations, schools and businesses in the town lay on a beautiful and imaginative show.
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