Quantock Deanery Prayer Diary - Every day of the month we pray for different people in our Deanery

Quantock Towers Benefice
15th              The staff and students of Crowcombe C of E Primary School, Stogumber C of E Primary School

Quantock Villages Benefice
16th               The people and parishes of Aisholt, Enmore, Goathurst, Nether Stowey, Over Stowey, Spaxton with Charlynch; New Toddler Groups
17th               Eleanor King (Rector), Kate Sax (Associate Priest), Nicki Bradford (Curate)
18th               Jeanette Bole, Viv Chesterton, Maggie Harrison, Alison Hoare, Sarah Upfield (Readers)
19th               Malcolm Bole, Peter Williams (Retired Clergy)
20th               The staff and students of Enmore C of E Primary School, Nether Stowey C of E Primary School, Spaxton C of E Primary School

Watchet and Williton Benefice
21st                The people and parishes of Watchet and Williton; Little Saints parent and toddler groups and Camp Fire Church in Watchet and Williton

CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other)

CAMEO continues on Thursdays in St Peter’s church, 10am-12pm. Everyone welcome to drop in for coffee and chat.  Please speak to George or Sue if you have any questions.

Lay Pastoral Assistants

Last autumn, three members of our congregations, Chris Wade, Janet Bremner and Sue Withycombe, completed the Deanery course, Exploring Pastoral Care, and on 29th January will be taking the next step as they, along with others from the Deanery, are commissioned at a special service to be held at St Margaret’s Church, Spaxton.   The service is at 10.30am, which the eagle-eyed amongst you will have spotted in the diary of events, clashes with our Benefice service.

Please hold Chris, Janet and Sue in your prayers.

The 29th January is also the launch date for Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith

 so plenty of chances to worship that day!

For the last five years, the Archdeaconry Days have formed an important gathering point in the year for people across the diocese to gather around a theme to explore and grow. Following feedback, we are now renaming them, and they will be known as the Everyday Faith event. 

Our 2023 theme is: 
Everyone, Everywhere Growing in Faith - 29 January – 4 February 2023

Sometimes being a Christian is hard work, we feel stuck in a rut, nothing changes, and we may even feel like we go backwards in our faith journey. At other times, it feels like our relationship with God grows and develops and we learn more about who He is and draw closer to Him.

In 2023 we are going to explore what faith growth means and looks like, affirming and encouraging you along the way. 

Throughout the week we will be exploring six themes spelling out the word GROWTH:

1. Growth
2. Rhythms
3. Others
4. Word
5. Together
6. Hope

If you would like to sign up then please go to www.bathandwells.org.uk/everyday-faith to register.

When you sign up you will have the chance to access all of the following: 
Online Launch Service – 29 January at 15:00.   
Bishop Michael and Bishop Ruth will be joining us online for worship on the theme of Growing in Faith.

Stories of Growing in Faith - Monday, 30 January – Saturday, 4 February
A short video will be released each day, featuring people from across the diocese talking about their experience of growing in faith.
Each day some simple written material will be available for those not able to access the videos.

Archdeaconry Gatherings – Saturday 4 February
In-person Archdeaconry Gatherings hosted by the Archdeacons to celebrate and reflect together at the end of the week.
You are welcome to sign up to any of the sessions: 

The Blue School, Wells: 10:00 to 11:30 (arrival and refreshments from 09:30)  
Taunton Academy: 10:00 to 11:30 (arrival and refreshments from 09:30) 
Wellsway School, Keynsham: 14:00 to 15:30 (arrival and refreshments from 13:30)