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 22 September
Wed 23 September
Sun 27 September 17th Sunday after Trinity
Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32
Forthcoming Events
Wednesday 23 September 7:30 pm
Friday 25 September 9:30 am
Friday 25 September 7:00 pm
Wednesday 30 September 7:30 pm
Safeguarding
We follow the guidelines set down by the Church of England. The Benefice safeguarding officer is Mrs Nicki Edwards
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..
Prayers
Below is a list of prayers for specific dates or events. Please click on any title to view the prayer.
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..
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 ..
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.
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 ..
Rectory Letters
A Letter from Nicki Edwards September 2026
It was very difficult to say ‘goodbye’ to our Rev Rona last month. In her relatively short time with us she achieved so much and has had a lasting influence on our community. Thanks to Rona we have our ‘Little Jays’ ..
Magazines
Milborne Port Magazine September 2026
with church services in the Milborne Benefice plus news, events and information from village organisations.