WELCOME

We are a welcoming, open and inclusive group of 11 churches (Bishops Nympton, Charles, East Anstey, High Bray, Knowstone, Mariansleigh, Molland, North Molton, Rose Ash, Twitchen & West Anstey) on the edge of Exmoor. Whether you are looking to join the church family on a regular basis, or are enquiring about becoming part of the church for a special event, such as a wedding or a baptism, these pages should give you all that you need to know. Please see the calendar below for upcoming events this week or the calendar section for future events throughout the Edgemoor group.

CELEBRATION - On the Sunday the 29th of June 2025, there will be a group service at St Mary the Virgin Church BISHOPS NYMPTON at 11am, to celebrate 50 years since Michael Rogers was ordained as a Deacon. Everyone is invited, and there will be a shared lunch at Bish Nym Community Hall afterwards.

NOTICE - St Peter's Church KNOWSTONE has been temporaily closed for health & safety reasons as part of the ceiling has come down. The services will take place in KNOWSTONE Village Hall (right next to the church) until further notice.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS

Sunday 29th June

11:00am -

Group Service for Edgemoor Benefice at BISH NYM Church

Sunday 6th July

9:00am -

Holy Communion at All Saints' Church HIGH BRAY

9:30am -

Breakfast Church at St Mary the Virgin Church BISH NYMPTON

10:00am -

Morning Praise at All Saints' Church NORTH MOLTON

10:00am -

Morning Praise at St Michael's Church EAST ANSTEY

11:00am -

Holy Communion at St Mary's Church MOLLAND

11:15am -

Morning Prayer at St Peter's Church ROSE ASH

Sunday 13th July

10:00am -

Holy Communion at All Saints' Church NORTH MOLTON

10:00am -

Holy Communion at St Mary's Church MARIANSLEIGH

10:00am -

Morning Praise at St Petrock's Church WEST ANSTEY with EA

10:00am -

Morning Praise at St Mary the Virgin Church BISH NYM

11:00am -

3 Church Service at BRAYFORD CHAPEL

11:15am -

Holy Communion at St Peter's Church KNOWSTONE

Sunday 20th July

8:30am -

Holy Communion at St Peter's Church ROSE ASH

9:30am -

Holy Communion at St Michael's Church EAST ANSTEY

EXCITING NEWS - Nicola Thorne – Licensed Lay Ministry Trainee

We are very pleased to announce that Nicola Thorne from the Edgemoor Group has
been selected to train for Licensed Lay Ministry (also called Reader ministry).
Nicola lives in Molland and is married to Robin. They have two grown up sons Will
and Josh. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends,
riding her horses, and running with her Sprocker Spaniel.
Nicola has completed the Foundation in Christian Ministry course and says she
thoroughly enjoyed it. She is actively involved in supporting the great team at St
Mary’s church, Molland, helping to lead lay services, acting as assistant
churchwarden and helping out where needed.
Nicola says she is looking forward to starting the course in September, although
perhaps not so much to all the essay writing! She is excited to be beginning this new
journey and helping within the Edgemoor Group when and where she can during and
after her training.

Rev Dominic Coad, the Team Rector, says, ‘I’m delighted that Nicola has been
selected for training. Licensed lay ministers are vital to the flourishing of the church,
especially in rural areas. I know that Nicola will be dedicated in her training and a
fantastic addition to the Ministry Team once licensed.’