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.
Pew News Application Form
If you do not receive the Pew News by email, you can now apply to receive it by completing this FORM.
Services for the coming week
Wednesday 19 August
Sunday 23 August 12th Sunday after Trinity
Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
Tuesday 25 August
Forthcoming Events
Wednesday 19 August 7:30 pm
Friday 21 August 7:00 pm
Saturday 22 August 12:00 pm
Sunday 23 August 3:00 pm
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.
Events
22 Aug Deadline for Parish Magazine entries
All entries for the September 2026 issue of the magazine to the editor please by Saturday 22nd August at 12 noon latest. Editor’s email :
Prayers
Below is a list of prayers for specific dates or events. Please click on any title to view the prayer.
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 ..
Our Team
A list of priests and lay people who have particular jobs, together with their contact details
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 Churches
There are eight churches in five parishes in our benefice, located close to the Somerset/Dorset border.
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.
Magazines
Milborne Port Magazine August 2026
with church services in the Milborne Benefice plus news, events and information from village organisations.
Safeguarding
We follow the guidelines set down by the Church of England. The Benefice safeguarding officer is Mrs Nicki Edwards
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 ..