This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 7th June 2026 - SCROLL DOWN FOR 14TH JUNE
Mission Shaped Living
Psalm 34.1-10 & Luke 19:1-10
Prayer for the week
God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 30, Joshua 14 & Luke 12.1-12
Tuesday Psalm 36, Joshua 21.43-22.8 & Luke 12.13-21
Wednesday Psalm 34, Joshua 22.9-end & Luke 12.22-31
Thursday Psalm 100, Jeremiah 9.23-24 & Acts 4.32-end
Friday Psalm 31, Joshua 24.1-28 & Luke 12.41-48
Saturday Psalm 42, Joshua 24.29-end & Luke 12.49-end
For your prayers
For Walton and Compton Dundon PCC's as they meet this week. For Rachel Pengelly & family. For those facing the reality of the cost of living crisis following the recently announced rise in energy prices. For all in our communities preparing for exams. For all who continue to be affected by the conflict in the Middle East. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Pauline Gill, Phyll Greed, Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the family and friends of Barbara Pippard.
First Sunday Breakfast
Our monthly breakfast will be in the Mission Church this Sunday, 7th June from 9.45 - 10.15am. Join us for a delicious breakfast and fellowship before our First Sunday Service.
Churches Count on Nature
Sunday 7th June 12 (until about 1.30pm) at Holy Trinity, Street
Join us for a walk around the parish churchyard for an informal survey
of what is growing there and to see what we are doing to provide a habitat for wildlife. Refreshments including cake provided.
Thursday 11th June Holy Trinity, Walton after Coffee Morning Come and see the variety of wild flowers in the Churchyard and help us to compile a list. You don’t have to be an expert to join either of these events as there will be ways of helping with identification of what we find. Speak to Susan Ripley (Parish Church) for more information.
Bereavement Cafe
Our monthly bereavement cafe for all those on the journey of grief next meets today, Sunday 7th June from 3 - 4pm in the Mission Church. Please pick up a postcard in church today if there is someone you would like to invite.
Youth Alpha
Youth Alpha is meeting on Monday 8th June. Please continue to pray for the young people as they explore the Christian faith and for their leaders.
Connections@theMission
Our next monthly Connections@the Mission will be meeting on Thursday 18th June at 2.30pm in the Mission Church. Come along and hear Jackie Houlden (Mission Church) who will be speaking about her experience of Christian mission work in Zambia. This will be followed by tea and fellowship. All are welcome.
Incoming Ministries Celebration
Incoming Ministries of Street and Glastonbury invite you to a celebration night of worship and testimony on Friday 19th June at 7pm in the Mission Church. Although Incoming Ministries is aimed at reaching out to young adults in the local area, this celebration is open to all - come along and be encouraged.
Women's Benefice Breakfast
Women from across the benefice church family are warmly invited to the next women's breakfast held in Holy Trinity Walton on Saturday 20th June at 9.30am. Suggested donation of £5 and no need to book.
Celebrate@6
Our next Celebrate@6 service will be on Sunday 21st June at 6pm in the Mission Church. As we continue to explore God at work in our lives, we will be welcoming Revd Dr Dave Bookless, who is head of theology for the Christian environmental charity A Rocha. As a national and international speaker, we are very fortunate that Dave is able to join us. Even if this is not a service you usually attend, please do come along. Refreshments will be available.
Deanery Synod Open Meeting
On Wednesday 24th June, we will be welcoming Revd Dr Dave Bookless to our synod meeting at St Mary's Church, Shapwick at 7pm (refreshments will be served from 6.45pm). This is a second opportunity to hear from Dave. As well as talking about his work and ministry with A Rocha and being good stewards of all that God has given us, Dave will lead us into discussions about why this matters. If you would like to attend and need transport, please either speak to Ana or one of our deanery synod reps: Sandra Gristock & Hilda Grint, Walton; Pat King, Compton Dundon.
Prayer for healing at our services
A reminder that we offer prayer for healing after our services on the first Sunday at Walton, the second Sunday at the Mission Church and the third Sunday at the Parish Church.
New Wine
Over the last few years, a group of us have attended the New Wine Christian conference in the Bath and West Showground. This years' event is from 28th July - 2nd August. As we live relatively close to the showground, it's possible to go in and out for the day or evening . If you'd like to come along, please speak to Ana or go to the New Wine Website for ticket information. In previous years, a number of us have camped on site but for various reasons, this is not happening this year and so there will be no SWCD Churches 'base'. However, I'm sure we'll meet each other around the site.
A message from Rachel
Many thanks for your generous and wonderful gifts for my leaving presents. I had a wonderful time at the service and the meal afterwards thank you to all who took part and all those who made it a special day. I leave you with my love and prayers. Your friend. Sr. Rachel.
Dates for the diary
Youth Alpha, Mission Church, 8th June
Walton PCC, Walton Church, 8th June
St Andrew's PCC, Compton Dundon 9th June
Walton Friends, Walton Church, 12th June
Connections@theMission, Mission Church, 18th June
Street PCC, Mission Church, 18th June
Incoming Ministries, Mission Church, 19th June
Women's Breakfast, Walton Church, 20th June
Celebrate@6, Mission Church, 21st June
Rachel's Licensing, South Petherton, 23rd June
Deanery Synod, Shapwick Church, 24th June
What’s on this week
Sunday 7th June
9.15am Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am First Sunday, Street Mission Church
11am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
12-1.30 Church Nature Count, Street Parish Church
3pm Bereavement Café, Street Mission Church
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
6pm Youth Alpha, Street Mission Church
7pm PCC meeting, Holy Trinity Walton
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7pm PCC meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
7pm Explore Faith, Street Mission Church
7pm Housegroup, Zoom
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
11am Home Communion, Arthur’s Court
7.30pm Handbells, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.00am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
12 noon Nature Count, Holy Trinity Walton
7.30pm Housegroup, 33 Somerton Road Street
Friday
9.30-11 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
2-4 Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton
Saturday
10.30-12 Coffee, chat & snacks, Street Mission Church
Sunday 14th June
8.30am Holy Communion BCP, Street Parish Church
9.15am Morning Worship & Baptisms, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Communion@theMission, Street Mission Church
14th June 2026
Mission Shaped Living
Acts 17.16-34 & Luke 15.11-32
Prayer for the week
Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails: deepen our faithfulness to you and to your living Word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 44, Judges 2 & Luke 13.1-9
Tuesday Psalm 48, Judges 4.1-23 & Luke 13.10-21
Wednesday Psalm 119.57-80, Judges 5 & Luke 13.22-end
Thursday Psalm 57, Judges 6.1-24 & Luke 14.1-11
Friday Psalm 51, Judges 6.25-end & Luke 14.12-24
Saturday Psalm 68, Judges 7 & Luke 14.25-end
For your prayers
For Street PCC as they meet this week. For all those young people who will be anxiously waiting for their exam results over the coming weeks. For our partner parish in Mfuwe, Zambia. For all who continue to be affected by the conflict in the Middle East. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Pauline Gill, Phyll Greed, Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the family and friends of Barbara Pippard.
Connections@theMission
Our next monthly Connections@the Mission will be meeting this Thursday 18th June at 2.30pm in the Mission Church. Come along and hear Jackie Houlden (Mission Church) who will be speaking about her experience of Christian mission work in Zambia. This will be followed by tea and fellowship. All are welcome.
Incoming Ministries Celebration
Incoming Ministries of Street and Glastonbury invite you to a celebration night of worship and testimony this Friday 19th June at 7pm in the Mission Church. Although Incoming Ministries is aimed at reaching out to young adults in the local area, this celebration is open to all - come along and be encouraged.
Women's Benefice Breakfast
Women from across the benefice church family are warmly invited to the next women's breakfast held in Holy Trinity Walton on Saturday 20th June at 9.30am. Suggested donation of £5 and no need to book.
Celebrate@6
Our next Celebrate@6 service will be on Sunday 21st June at 6pm in the Mission Church. As we continue to explore God at work in our lives, we will be welcoming Revd Dr Dave Bookless, who is head of theology for the Christian environmental charity A Rocha. As a national and international speaker, we are very fortunate that Dave is able to join us. Even if this is not a service you usually attend, please do come along. Refreshments will be available.
Coffee, chat and snacks—21st & 28th June
These two sessions will at Street Parish Church.
Rachel's licensing in South Petherton
We hope many of you can join us at Rachel's licensing in South Petherton on Tuesday 23rd June at 7pm. If you either need or can offer a lift, please see the sign up sheets in each of our churches or speak to your warden.
Deanery Synod Open Meeting
On Wednesday 24th June, we will be welcoming Revd Dr Dave Bookless to our synod meeting at St Mary's Church, Shapwick at 7pm (refreshments will be served from 6.45pm). This is a second opportunity to hear from Dave. As well as talking about his work and ministry with A Rocha and being good stewards of all that God has given us, Dave will lead us into discussions about why this matters. If you would like to attend and need transport, please either speak to Ana or one of our deanery synod reps: Sandra Gristock & Hilda Grint, Walton; Pat King, Compton Dundon.
Walk and afternoon tea
You will be welcome to a walk followed by afternoon tea at the home of Jackie and Richard Houlden (Mission Church) on Sunday 28th June at 2pm. Please see June Life for full details.
Prayer for healing at our services
A reminder that we offer prayer for healing after our services on the first Sunday at Walton, the second Sunday at the Mission Church and the third Sunday at the Parish Church.
New Wine
Over the last few years, a group of us have attended the New Wine Christian conference in the Bath and West Showground. This years' event is from 28th July - 2nd August. As we live relatively close to the showground, it's possible to go in and out for the day or evening . If you'd like to come along, please speak to Ana or go to the New Wine Website for ticket information. In previous years, a number of us have camped on site but for various reasons, this is not happening this year and so there will be no SWCD Churches 'base'. However, I'm sure we'll meet each other around the site.
Advance Notice - The Jammy Biscuit & Cake Competition
Saturday, 18 July 2026, 2:00pm, Walton Church
The competition opens on 1 June and details, including how to enter, can be found in June’s “Life” magazine and on the Church’s website – “SWCD Churches” look under “What’s On” and then “Walton Baking Competition”. Competitors must submit an entry form by 8 July ’26.
Some paper copies of the Competition’s Schedule, Rules ad Entry Form will be available in our four churches from 1st June but, to save paper, where possible please download them from the SWCD Churches website.
We hope many of you will be inspired to enter the competition.
Jeff Brewer (Walton Church)
Dates for the diary
The Hub, Mission Church, 15th June
Connections@theMission, Mission Church, 18th June
Street PCC, Mission Church, 18th June
Incoming Ministries, Mission Church, 19th June
Women's Breakfast, Walton Church, 20th June
Celebrate@6, Mission Church, 21st June
Rachel's Licensing, South Petherton, 23rd June
Deanery Synod, Shapwick Church, 24th June
Walk and afternoon tea, Barton St David, 28th June
What’s on this week
Sunday 14th June
8.30am Holy Communion BCP, Street Parish Church
9.15am Morning Worship & Baptisms, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Communion@theMission, Street Mission Church
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
1.30pm Collective Worship, Walton CEVC Primary School
6pm The Hub, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7pm Explore Faith, Street Mission Church
7pm Housegroup, Zoom
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Handbells, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.00am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
2.30pm Connections, Street Mission Church
7pm PCC meeting, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, 33 Somerton Road Street
Friday
9.30-11 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
Saturday
9.30am Womens Breakfast, Holy Trinity Walton
10.30-12 Coffee, chat & snacks, Street Parish Church
Sunday 21st June
9.15am Celebration@Walton, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Celebration@theMission, Street Mission Church
11am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
6pm Celebrate@6, Street Mission Church