This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 8th February 2026
Prayer wk4
Psalm 136.1-9, 23-end & Matthew 6.25-end
Prayer for the week
Almighty God, give us reverence for all creation and respect for every person, that we may mirror your likeness in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 30, Genesis 29.31-30.24 & 2 Timothy 4.1-8
Tuesday Psalm 36, Genesis 31.1-24 & 2 Timothy 4.9-end
Wednesday Psalm 34, Genesis 31.25-32.2 & Titus 1
Thursday Psalm 37, Genesis 32.3-30 & Titus 2
Friday Psalm 31, Genesis 33.1-17 & Titus 3
Saturday Psalm 42, Genesis 35 & Philemon
For your prayers
For Fiona Gibson, who is installed as the new Bishop of Taunton today (8th). For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the family of Kathie Ingham, Eileen Smith & Carol Capaldi.
Exploring Faith Group
Alongside our house groups, we have launched a 'nurture' group for those newer to or exploring the Christian faith. This meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8.30pm in the Mission Church Kitchen. Open to any who would value an opportunity to discuss questions of faith in a safe environment. Please talk to Ana for more details.
First Sunday Breakfast
If you are able to help or organise future breakfasts on the first Sunday of the month in the Mission Church, please have a word with one of the Mission Church wardens, Tim Hindle, Julie Sinclair or speak to Ana.
Walton Friends
Our fortnightly group is meeting this Friday, the 13th February, 2 - 4pm in Walton Church. Bring craft and come along for tea, cake and good conversation.
Celebrate@6
Our next celebrate@6 will be on Sunday 15th February will be at 6pm in the Mission Church. Please encourage others to join us as we worship together and explore our theme for the year of God@work.
Warm Space
Our warm space meets on Saturdays from 11am - 1pm. A place for good food, good company and a warm welcome. If you are aware of people who would value this, please use one of the postcards in our churches to invite them along.
The Hub
Our youth evening for those in year 6 and above next meets on Monday, 16th February, 6 - 7pm in the Mission Church. Come along and bring your friends.
Ash Wednesday Service
As we begin Lent, join us for our Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday 18th February at 10am in the Mission Church which will include an opportunity for 'ashing'. Open to all.
Connections@theMission
Join us for tea, cake and conversation on Thursday 19th February 2.30-40m in the Mission Church. Michael Long (Mission Church) who worked for many years in Street High Street will be sharing stories of how his faith shaped his working life.
Street Food bank
Life in the winter months can be tough for many families in our communities and our local food bank is continuing to see high demand for non-perishables, toiletries etc. Please use the collection boxes in each of our churches to support this work with donations. During building work at the Salvation Army to expand their food bank facilities, there will be some disruption for which they apologise.
Prayer Support Group
If you or someone you know needs prayer support from a confidential prayer group from across our churches, please send your request to Jeff Brewer (Walton) jeffbrewer@hotmail.co.uk
Advanced Notice Lent Study Group
Alongside our house groups, we will be hosting a Lent daytime study group
in the Mission Church on Wednesday mornings starting on 18th February at
11.15am using material from a book called 'The Whole Easter Story’. An introduction to the book appeared in January Life magazine. Having a copy of the book is optional, however I may have a few spare copies available at the first session if you would like to use it for daily study through Lent at a cost of £5.
Susan Ripley (Parish Church)
Carbon Fast for Lent
Feel like a challenge? Why not take part in Climate Stewards’ Carbon Fast for Lent? Become better informed on how to reduce your carbon footprint and reflect on why our environmental impact matters. To sign up for daily emails go the Climate Stewards website:
https://climatestewards.org/resources/carbon-fast-for-lent/
Susan Ripley (Parish Church)
New Sermon Series & book for Lent
At the end of February, we are starting a short sermon series based on Communion (please see February Life for more details). Alongside the series is a book 'The Meal Jesus gave us' by Tom Wright, available online or from a Christian bookseller if you'd like to get hold of a copy.
Walton Quiz Night
The next Walton Quiz night will be on Friday 27th February in Holy Trinity. Teams of up to 6 or come along and join a team on the evening. For more details about how to get tickets, please see February Life or the posters in our churches. Quizzers from across the benefice welcome.
Safeguarding Basic and Foundation Courses for the Benefice
Many of you within our congregations will have completed a Basic and/or Foundation safeguard training three years ago. It is now due for renewal. This can be accessed online though the Church of England safeguarding site. However, if technology is not really your thing David Hatrey, who is a trained safeguarding trainer in Basic and Foundation courses, will be leading ‘in person’ sessions at Holy Trinity Walton on the following dates:
Monday 9th February from 1 – 3pm Basic Safeguarding Session
Monday 16th Feb. from 1 – 3 pm Foundation Safeguarding Session
Also
Monday 23rd February from 7 – 9 pm Basic Safeguarding session
Monday 2nd March from 7 – 9 pm Foundation Safeguarding session
If you are unsure what safeguarding training you need please speak to your Parish safeguarding officer. Also, if you are going to attend please let them know. Any questions talk to:
Pauline Hatrey: safeguarding.walton@gmail.com
Steve King: sgocomptondundon@gmail.com
Jenny Martin: safeguarding.streetandwalton@gmail.com
An invitation to Somerton
About 16 years ago, Rev John Greed retired from ministry at Street, Walton & Compton Dundon and moved to Somerton. As a retired rector, he has still been working in St Michael’s Somerton and surrounding villages, serving God with quiet grace & gentle obedience – now, John feels that it’s time to ‘hang up his dog collar’, and not renew his licence.
John will be leading his last communion service in St Michael & All Angels in Somerton on 15th February at 11am.
The church in Somerton has extended a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join in the celebrations of John’s last service.
What’s on this week
Sunday 8th February
8.30am Holy Communion BCP, 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
1pm-3pm Safeguarding training, Holy Trinity Walton
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7pm Housegroup, Zoom
7pm Explore Faith, Street Mission Church
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
11am Home Communion, Arthur’s Court, Street
7.30pm Handbells, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
7.30pm Housegroup, 33 Somerton Road Street
Friday
9.30-12 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
2pm-4pm Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton
Saturday
11-1 Warm Space, Street Mission Church
Sunday 15th February
9.15am Celebrate@Walton, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Celebrate@theMission, Street Mission Church
11am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
6pm Celebrate@6, Street Mission Church
Dates for the diary
Explore Faith Group, Mission Church, 10th February
Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton, 13th February
Celebrate@6, Mission Church, 15th February
The Hub, Mission Church, 16th February
Ash Wednesday Service, Mission Church, 18th February
Connections@theMission, Mission Church, 19th February
Quiz Night, Holy Trinity Walton, 27th February