Welcome to the Milborne Benefice
in the Bruton and Cary Deanery in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Email: milborneportchurch@gmail.com
Administrator: Helen Solomon 01963 250248
Safeguarding Officer: Nicki Edwards 0789 446 0065
The Milborne Benefice is now in a vacancy following the departure of our Priest in Charge Rev Rona Stuart-Bourne. For information on future progress including advertising for a new priest please see the Vacancy page.
We are a Benefice of 8 churches in 5 parishes.
Please see Our Churches for more information.
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Services for the coming week
Sun 4 October 18th Sunday after Trinity
Philippians 3:4b-14, Matthew 21:33-end
Tue 6 October
Wed 7 October
Forthcoming Events
Friday 2 October 7:00 pm
Sunday 25 October 2:00 pm
Saturday 14 November 7:00 pm
Saturday 21 November 10:00 am
News
Charity and Mission @ St John’s October 2026
During October St John's will be supporting Tearfund. This important Christian charity partners with churches in more than 50 of the ..
Our Churches
There are eight churches in five parishes in our benefice, located close to the Somerset/Dorset border.
Parish Giving
If you would like an easy new way to give money to your parish, have a look at this new scheme that is now available for..
Rectory Letters
A Letter from Susan Wales October 2026
Nicki Edwards, the Milborne Benefice Liaison Officer, explained last month that we have entered a “period of vacancy” following Rev. Rona’s departure. Whilst we search for a new priest for St John’s and the other churches ..
Events
2 Oct St John’s Harvest Supper for Christian Aid
St John’s Harvest Supper for Christian Aid will be held on Friday October 2nd in Church House, Bathwell Lane, 6.30 for 7 pm. All welcome, but please book in good time as space is limited. Tickets £8 to ..
Bible Readings
To see the text of any reading from the Bible please enter the Book and chapter number in the form below and click on..
Photo Gallery
Saying goodbye to Rona
Rev Rona's last day as Priest-in-Charge started with a Benefice Holy Communion in St Johns Church attended by about 140 people, followed by a barbecue on the Church House lawn. A number of gazebos were obtained from Ven House supplemented by others from members of the congregation. Rev Rona was presented with gifts from the congregation.
Safeguarding
We follow the guidelines set down by the Church of England. The Benefice safeguarding officer is Mrs Nicki Edwards
Magazines
Milborne Port Magazine September 2026
with church services in the Milborne Benefice plus news, events and information from village organisations.
Prayers
Below is a list of prayers for specific dates or events. Please click on any title to view the prayer.