This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 12th July
2 Corinthians—Unveiled faces
2 Corinthians 3.1-18 & Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23
Prayer for the week
Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 126, 1 Samuel 5 & Luke 20.41-21.4
Tuesday Psalm 132, 1 Samuel 1.6.1-16 & Luke 21.5-19
Wednesday Psalm 119.153-end, 1 Samuel 7 & Luke 21.20-28
Thursday Psalm 143, 1 Samuel 8 & Luke 21.29-end
Friday Psalm 144, 1 Samuel 9.1-14 & Luke 22.1-13
Saturday Psalm 147, 1 Samuel 9.15-10.1 & Luke 22.14-23
For your prayers
For our local schools in the final few weeks of the school term. 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 Brian Moreby, 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 Charmaine Wells & John Stevens.
The Hub
Our last Hub of this term for year 6 and above is this Monday, 13th July 6 - 7pm in the Mission Church. Games, food and a time to think about our faith. All welcome
Connections@theMission
Our next monthly gathering will be this Thursday 16th July in the Mission Church from 2.30pm for tea, cake and conversation. You are invited to bring a favourite bible verse or a hymn to share with the group.
Celebrate@6
Our monthly celebrate@6 service will be meeting next Sunday, 19th July at 6pm in the Mission Church. We will be welcoming Rev'd Jon Ball from Taunton who will be speaking about God@work in his context of church planting, in addition to Jon's message, there will be sung worship and ministry. All are welcome.
The Jammy Biscuit & Cake Competition
If you have submitted an entry form after the official deadline of 8 July 2026 please will you email a copy to: - waltonbake2026@gmail.com
by the end of today, Sunday 12 July, for it to be included in the Competition. Problems? Contact Jeff Brewer (Walton)
On Saturday 18th July, Walton church will be open to all from 2pm to view the competition entries. Refreshments will be available and prize giving will take place at 3.15pm.
Walton Friends
On the afternoon of Friday 24th July, between 2 & 4pm, you are welcome to join 'Walton Friends' in Holy Trinity Church for craft, conversation and refreshments.
Men's Breakfast
Our next SWCD Churches men's breakfast is at 8.45am in the Mission Church. Come along for a 'proper' breakfast and good conversation. Please let Tim Hindle (Mission Church) know if you are planning to come for catering purposes. We would suggest a donation of £3 to cover food costs.
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.
Walton Coffee Mornings
We meet in Holy Trinity every Thursday morning from 10.30 -11.30am for coffee, tea, biscuits, sometimes cake (and even ice cream when the weather's hot), good conversation and a short thought for the day. All are welcome to join us.
Church security
Following some recent incidents in our churches, our wardens are now reviewing church security. We want our buildings to be open and accessible to everyone but also need to be wise in the way we look after our resources. Please can we ask you to be vigilant and let your warden know if you see anything that concerns you.
Hiring our buildings
Over the summer weeks, many of our regular community activities take a break, making the Mission Church and our other buildings more available. If you want to organise an event or are part of a group looking for a venue, please contact Sonia in the Church office.
Dates for the diary
The Hub, Mission Church, 13th July
Connections@the Mission, Mission Church, 16th July
Jammy Biscuit BakeOff, Walton Church, 18th July
Celebrate@6, Mission Church, 19th July
Walton Friends, Walton Church, 24th July
Men's Breakfast, Mission Church, 25th July
CAMEO, Meadway Hall, 5th August
Rectory Pudding Party, Rectory Garden, 9th August
What’s on this week
Sunday 12th July
8.30am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
9.15am Morning Worship, 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
6pm The Hub, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7pm Housegroup, zoom
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Handbells, Street Mission Church
Thursday
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
2.30pm Connections, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, 33 Somerton Road Street
Friday
Saturday
10.30-12 Coffee, chat & snacks, Street Mission Church
2-3.30pm Walton Bake off, Holy Trinity Walton
Sunday 19th July
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