New rector for the hukeley mission community
The new Rector, Revd Charles Wheeler, will be licensed by the Bishop of Crediton, The Rt Revd Moira Astin, on 9th March 2026 at 7.30pm in Bampton church.
Bampton
Thank you, Revd Claire Curtis!
What a beautiful service we had, led by Rev Claire Curtis on 16th November. It was her final service with St Michael & All Angels Church, culminating over 6 months of guiding Hukeley Mission Community through part of our vacancy. We are so grateful for the time and commitment that Claire has given us, her … Read more
Taste and See café style worship
On Sunday 5th October everyone was invited to Bampton church to Taste and See that the Lord is good. We had delicious food, drink, music and good chat for all ages.
Adult Baptism in Bampton/Cove
‘I would like to be Baptised like Jesus’ said Daisy. On 31st August, Daisy was Baptised in the river Exe at Cove. The Holy Spirit came, there was dancing on the shore and great celebration. Thanks to everyone who supported Daisy, on this day and over the years. We are one church and one Baptism … Read more
Prayer station is set up in Bampton church
The church is open for prayer until 3pm today, 11am-3pm tomorrow and during the service on Sunday from around 10am to12.30pm. https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/news/bishop-michael-shares-a-message-following-news-of-a-bus-crash-on-exmoor.php
Pet Blessing service in Bampton
Thanks to all who brought pets, photos and soft toys to our Pet Blessing service on Sunday 22 June. It was wonderful, they behaved beautifully! We had visits from a pony, a sheep, a duck, dogs, cats and more! Many thanks to all who made it happen, especially Vicky Barrett and Rev Claire Curtis and … Read more
Bug hotel in Bampton Churchyard
BAMPTON SCOUTS have assembled a mega insect house in the churchyard. The pallets were kindly donated by Bampton fresh. Slates are from Paul Edwards. Please add material for insects to live in. Wood with holes drilled in, cut up bamboo or hollow plants, bricks with holes in and similar.
RE-GIFTING STALL in support of CHAT
Re-Gifting Stall was run by members of the church at Countdown to Christmas community event on 6th December.Thank you to everyone who gave so generously in support of this! A total of 190 POUNDS was raised and gifted to CHAT (Church Housing Action Team).
Two Moors Festival Concert
The Connaught Brass quintet, “a dynamic young ensemble who are quickly making a name for themselves in the chamber music world”, performed a concert in St Michael’s Church, Bampton on 5th October 2024.
Swift boxes, Bampton church
Earlier this year, swift boxes were installed in the belfry of St Michael and All Angels Church, Bampton. A local resident, Fiona Clark, initiated and partially funded the project. Stuart McFadzean, a swift expert for Mid Devon Wildlife group has built and positioned the boxes in Bampton. A recording of Swifts calling was set up … Read more