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
Tue 6 October
Wed 7 October
Sun 11 October 19th Sunday after Trinity
Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14
Forthcoming Events
Saturday 17 October 7:00 pm
Sunday 25 October 2:00 pm
Saturday 14 November 7:00 pm
Saturday 21 November 10:00 am
Magazines
Milborne Port Magazine September 2026
with church services in the Milborne Benefice plus news, events and information from village organisations.
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..
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 ..
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..
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.
Our Churches
There are eight churches in five parishes in our benefice, located close to the Somerset/Dorset border.
Safeguarding
We follow the guidelines set down by the Church of England. The Benefice safeguarding officer is Mrs Nicki Edwards
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 ..
Events
17 Oct Anything Goes Variety Show
Tickets £15 from village shop. All proceeds to Medecins sans Frontieres. Licensed Bar & Raffle Further details:
Prayers
Below is a list of prayers for specific dates or events. Please click on any title to view the prayer.