Marlborough Ecumenical Partnership
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Marlborough Ecumenical Partnership
All the Marlborough Churches work together in a Local Ecumenical Partnership. There are over 300 of these partnerships in England. The Marlborough one was formed in 1972. It includes the three Anglican Parish Churches (St Mary's Marlborough; St John the Baptist, Mildenhall - pronounced Minal; and St George's Preshute covering Manton, Rockley and Clench Common), the Methodist/United Reformed Church (Christchurch), St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Marlborough College and the Society of Friends (Quakers).
Each church has its own services on a Sunday, but there are various services when the congregations meet together. In January a service is held to renew the Covenant and involves lay and ordained representatives from each of the seven churches. Visitors are always welcome in each of the Churches, although details of services open to the public at the College Chapel are listed on the notice board at the College.
The Marlborough Ecumenical Partnership Council comprises lay representatives from each of the participating churches as well as all the ordained clergy and is the forum where issues are discussed and taken back to individual congregations.
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Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed is a Christian Book and Coffee Shop situated in Hilliers Yard, Marlborough, near the river, and is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. They stock a good selection of Christian books and other items and orders can be taken. Tea, coffee, home made cakes and light lunches are served in a pleasant atmosphere over looking the river. Mustard Seed can be contacted on 01672 511611 or http://www.mustardseedbooks.com/ |
Tower and Town
Tower and Town is the monthly community magazine serving all the churches in the area. It is sponsored by all the churches and is produced by a large voluntary committee, comprising representatives from the churches and the wider community. Tower and Town carries important church news but the editors also seek to focus on different aspects of community life in the Marlborough, Minal and Preshute area. To find out more contact the present Chairman of the Tower and Town Committee, Jane Nicholson (512106)
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