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
We are a Benefice of 8 churches in 5 parishes.
Please see Our Churches for more information.
Pew News Application Form
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Services for the coming week
Sunday 16 August The Blessed Virgin Mary
Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 1:46-55
Tuesday 18 August
Wednesday 19 August
Sunday 23 August 12th Sunday after Trinity
Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
Forthcoming Events
Sunday 16 August 1:00 pm
Wednesday 19 August 7:30 pm
Friday 21 August 7:00 pm
Saturday 22 August 12:00 pm
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 all to use.
Prayers
Below is a list of prayers for specific dates or events. Please click on any title to view the prayer.
Magazines
Milborne Port Magazine August 2026
with church services in the Milborne Benefice plus news, events and information from village organisations.
Photo Gallery
St John's Church Fete 2026
This year's fete was held on a sunny day but with temperatures of 31C. Several more gazebos were obtained for the stalls. As a result of the high temperature attendance was somewhat less than previous years but takings increased. In addition to the usual stalls "One for the Road" provided entertainment, Peals on Wheels (a portable belfry) offered the chance to try bell-ringing and lots of fun for children.
Our Team
A list of priests and lay people who have particular jobs, together with their contact details
Farewell to Rev Rona BBQ
Events
16 Aug Farewell to Rev Rona BBQ
BBQ/Bring and Share lunch after Benefice Service. Food served from 1pm. Tickets £10 (compulsory for BBQ) to cover the cost of sausages, burgers and chicken (all from Wayne). BYO drinks. ..
Our Churches
There are eight churches in five parishes in our benefice, located close to the Somerset/Dorset border.
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 Go. The NRSV text from the Bible Society will be used.
Rectory Letters
A Letter from Rev Rona August 2026
One of the kindest things anyone has said to me since I announced I was leaving came from someone who has spent her whole life in one of our villages. She simply said, "I'm so sorry you're going, because you've really become one of ..
Safeguarding
We follow the guidelines set down by the Church of England. The Benefice safeguarding officer is Mrs Nicki Edwards
News
Charity and Mission in August
During August St John's will be supporting The Salvation Army. Founded in 1865 by Methodists William and Catherine Booth, they are a church and charity serving in more than 130 countries offering God's love and hope to all in need ..