The School is linked
to two churches. The Methodist Church in Watchet and St Decimens Church
of England.
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An
invitation to St.Decuman's, Watchet Parish Church
Decuman was
a Celtic monk who brought Christianity to Watchet in the 7th Century.
The church was built in 1198 and today everyone in the town is
most welcome to our service every Sunday morning at 10am. Knights
Templar children can join the 'Junior Church' which meets at the
beautiful Holy Cross Chapel (above the Town Museum) at 9.45am
on Sundays. Older children can join "TOFSS" (Too Old
For Sunday School !). Contact Mollie Clinton on 631578 to find
out more!
The
loving Creator of all that exists, loves every person on this
planet of every faith or of none; indeed God loves us all equally.
Those who realize this are drawn to respond with joy through worship.
We all know restlessness, anxiety and suffering in our lives.
Choosing to be a present day follower of Jesus Christ does not
lead to an easier life, but we can know an inner peace and joy
when we put God at the centre and not ourselves. You can go it
alone in turning to God at any time, but it is better with the
support, love and care of others on this life-long pilgrimage:
A welcome awaits you at St.Decuman's and it is my privilege to
offer you my support at whatever stage you are on in your faith
journey. Anyone may be baptised, married or have their funeral
at St.Decuman's and everyone is warmly invited to worship with
us. I am happy to visit you at any time.
The Church
of England exists to serve the town in the same way as Knight's
Templar School exists for children of all faiths or of none. There
can be no "second class" children in our School or Church.
You are always welcome!
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The
Methodist Church
The
first school of any size in Watchet began in the schoolrooms of
the Methodist Chapel in 1872, the present Methodist Church building
having been erected in 1871 to meet the growing needs of the people
of Watchet. Methodists have been present in the town since 1776.
The building occupies a very prominent place on Harbour Road, opposite
the railway station, and stands as a centre of worship and witness
to the love of God. Inside the church it is very beautiful, with
dark shining wood and red carpet; the worship area in the church
was partitioned in 1999 in order to create an attractive entrance
foyer, and in 2002 a lift was installed to make the Church accessible
to those who are less able. We have a Sunday School which meets
each Sunday morning at 10.15am - and all children are welcome to
come and learn more about the love of God for them. Parents too
are warmly invited to come along to our services which are at 10.30am
each Sunday morning. Have you ever wondered what goes on here? Why
not come and see?
Monday mornings during term time there is Tea, Toast and Time out,
especially for parents, between 10.30am and 12. Saturday mornings
10 - 11.30am coffee in the Schoolroom.
Women's meeting meets on 2nd Thursday of the month between October
and April.
For all other activities, please see the notice board outside the
church.
The church and its buildings are used by a number of community groups
and we are very pleased to welcome a Roman Catholic congregation
each Saturday at 5.45 pm when a celebration of Mass takes place.
When Watchet County Primary and St. Decuman's schools joined forces
to become Knights Templar School in 1987 an Anglican-Methodist voluntary
aided school scheme was established and as a result both churches
work happily together to provide Christian support in school by
taking assemblies, attending other functions and serving on the
board of Governors.
Rev
Jane Sperring is the Methodist Minister living in Watchet. She is
married to Haydn. They have two sons who are married and 4 grandchildren.
Living with them is their dog, Hester and cat, Emma. Jane says that
a warm welcome in God's name awaits you at the Methodist Church.
Our calling as Christians in this community is to love one another
and serve one another. If I can help in any way with baptisms, weddings
or funerals, or anything else at all, do contact me on 633212
Email jane_sperring@btconnect.com
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