St Margaret's Church

Main Meetings:

Sun 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP)
A traditional Holy Communion service without music and using the Prayer Book liturgy, only on the third Sunday of the month. Sun 10:00 Holy Communion
A Sung Eucharist using various liturgies and a range of choral music. A ten minute sermon is usually preached. The service is usually followed by fellowship over coffee and tea. All are welcome! NB on the third Sunday of the month, this service alternates between St Margaret's and St Luke's Countess Wear. Sun 10:00 Family friendly Holy Communion
On the fourth Sunday of the month, communion is celebrated with a simpler liturgy, hymns and songs suitable for all age use, and with accompaniment by piano and small band. As usual, fellowship over tea/coffee/soft drinks is encouraged after the service. Sun 18:30 Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is usually sung on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, with an introit, sung responses, chanted psalm, settings of Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis and ananthem in addition to congregational hymns. Mon 10:00 Take 5
A quiet(ish) hour focussed on the needs of the carers of banies and small children. Parents, guardians, grandparents and professional nannies all welcome. Mingle over coffee while the children use the play area. Mon 14:30 Julian Meeting
Contemplative prayer with quiet music and silence for reflective worship. Thu 10:00 Mini-Messy church
Stories, play , and a snack for pre-schoolers in the church's well stocked play area. Something for everyone! All welcome, simply turn up! Sat 08:00 Prayer Breakfast
On the first Saturday of the month, a simple breakfast, a hymn, a short reading & open or silent prayers of the heart. Each month focusing upon an aspect of the mission community's ministry and outreach.

Denomination:

Anglican, Church of England

Hymns & songs:

Anglican Hymns Old and New, Sung Eucharist, Choral Evensong with a variety of church music.

Under 18s:

Mini-messy Church - 10-11am on Mondays and Thursdays - stories, play, fruit snacks, and coffee for the adults - run by the Vicar and our new Families Worker. The play area is open whenever the church is open. Forest Church is run monthly jointly with our sister church at a community school in the neighbouring parish.

18-30s:

Local outreach & community activities:

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals. Major services at festivals, especially Community Carol Service at Christmas. Home communion, including in local care home and sheltered flats. Social area of church used by several community organisations for meetings, rehearsals etc.

Other activities & ministries:

Anna Chaplaincy to the elderly

Leaders:

The Vicar, Associate Priests and Churchwardens of both churches in our Mission Community constitute our leadership team.

Affiliations & links:

Our charity number 1128301. The full name is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Margaret's Topsham.

Main Bible:

New Revised Standard Version

Average Congregation:

50 adults
5 under 18s

Accessibility:

Accessible worship area, Dedicated wheelchair space, Hearing loop, Large print, PA system

Languages:

English

Office Contact:

Paul Jakeman

Office Address:

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Office Telephone:

01392 791748