Milborne Port churches
Churches in the benefice

To serve God, to serve one another and to love our local community.

Welcome to the Milborne Port Churches

in the Bruton and Cary Deanery in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

We are now a Benefice of 8 churches as we welcome the churches of Blackford, Compton Pauncefoot and Maperton. Please see Our Churches.

Services for the coming week

Tue 11 Nov 

4:00 pm
Julian Meeting, Milborne Port

Wed 12 Nov 

10:30 am
Midweek Communion, Milborne Port

Sat 15 Nov 

4:00 pm
Memory Lane, Church House, Milborne Port

Sun 16 Nov  2nd Sunday before Advent
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

9:00 am
Holy Communion, Milborne Wick
10:30 am
Holy Communion, Maperton
10:30 am
Matins, Milborne Port
6:00 pm
Holy Communion, Charlton Horethorne

Forthcoming Events

Saturday 15 November 10:00 am

Saturday 15 November 7:00 pm

Quiz Night, Milborne Port

Friday 21 November 7:00 pm

Quiz Night, Charlton Horethorne

Saturday 22 November 12:00 pm

Milborne Port Magazine November 2025

Magazines

Milborne Port Magazine November 2025

With church services and news, events and information from village organisations.

A Letter from Rev Rona November 2025

Rectory Letters

A Letter from Rev Rona November 2025

Re-Membering As the year turns towards November, I’ve been thinking about what it means to be a member of something. We all have groups, teams, and communities we belong to — family, friends, clubs, or causes ..

Parish Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding

We follow the guidelines set down by the Church of England. The Benefice safeguarding officer is Mrs Nicki Edwards

Wedding couple with Rev Rona

Weddings

The beautiful churches of this benefice really lend themselves to wedding services.

A baptism in St John's Church

Baptisms

In our Churches we do everything we can to make the Baptism of your child personal.

A photo of Revd Rona Stuart-Bourne

Our Team

A list of priests and lay people who have particular jobs, together with their contact details

Learn the Art of Church Bell Ringing

News

Learn the Art of Church Bell Ringing

Are you looking for a unique hobby that combines tradition, teamwork, and a touch of musicality? If so, I invite you to join us at St John’s Church and learn how to ring church bells. Bell ringing is an ancient art that has been a part of ..

Quiz Night

Events

15 Nov Quiz Night

In Aid of St John’s Church.Saturday 15th November Village Hall 6.30 for 7.00 startTickets £12 Available from Wayne’s Butchers.Teams of 6 to 8 people.Bring your own ..

A photo of St John's Church, Milborne Port

Our Churches

There are eight churches in six parishes in our benefice, located close to the Somerset/Dorset border.

Graphic representing links to websites

Website Links

A list of relevant church & local organisation websites.

St John's Church Fete 2025

Photo Gallery

St John's Church Fete 2025

St John's Church Fete was held on the 19th July 2025 on a warm, dry, somewhat cloudy day.  Attendance was greater than the last few years when the weather was wet and windy.  One innovation this year was a live band 'One for the Road' who provided the entertainment. The fete was opened by Wayne Pullen who also provided sausages and burgers for the barbecue. It raised about £2,500 gross.

Parish Giving Scheme

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.