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Welcome!
From Shepton Mallet, Cranmore and Doulting Churches
A very warm welcome to the home of Shepton Mallet Benefice Churches in the heart of Somerset. Our churches are St Peter and St Paul’s in Shepton Mallet, St Aldhelm in the nearby village of Doulting with St Bartholomew in the tiny village and civil parish of Cranmore
We have regular services across the benefice each Sunday and at other times throughout the year. We look forward to meeting you!
is called Imagine… the world we all want. It looks at what everybody wants and what God has promised us are exactly the same thing!
We wish everyone to remain safe and comfortable whilst attending church, but if you prefer to remain at home during this time, listen live via Shepton LifeStream
Our radio station, Shepton LifeStream is available 24/7 with a mix of worship songs, gentle classical music, and inspirational content streamed to your computer or smart device.
For times and details of our Benefice services and events, click here
Rector
Parish Office
Children’s, Youth and Families’
Worker
Creative Pioneer Pastor
Churchwardens (Shepton)
Parish Church
Via Regal Road or via Church Lane
Shepton Mallet
BA4 5BL
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
St Peter & St Paul’s has a child and vulnerable adult protection policy and we take this area of responsibility, along with safer recruitment and staff training, very seriously. All policy documents
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A letter from Jonathan
Dear Church Family
We seldom think much about our thinking. Like breathing, we ‘just do it.’ The problem is, thinking wrongly has far reaching consequences. It leads to poor choices, difficult relationships and has a negative impact on our mental health. Conversely, thinking rightly leads to better mental health, healthy relationships and good choices. Little wonder, the Bible warns us of the dangers of wrong thinking. In Ephesians 4 verses 17-19, Paul warns that a hard heart leads to separation from the life of God, a lack of understanding, wrong thinking and wrong behaviour. So how can we think rightly, how can we be made new in the attitude of our minds, and live well for Jesus?
Flipping Paul’s argument around, we need hearts that are soft - soft towards God, His life and His truth. This is because, at root, what we believe shapes how we think and what we think shapes how we behave. If we don’t believe that God is powerful and loving, fear will seep into our thoughts and limit our lives. If we believe that we are only acceptable because of we can do, insecurity will plague our thinking and we will exhaust ourselves trying to secure approval. This is why Paul goes on to say, ’20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus.’ Paul’s answer is for us to know and believe the truth that is in Jesus. As the truth of the author of life informs our thinking we will live well for Him, well for others and well for ourselves.
Learning to live well
Jonathan
Listen Again!
Our services are now live-streamed via our online radio station Shepton LifeStream and are available to listen live on Sunday mornings and at regular times throughout the week here
The audio recordings of the reading and sermon from these services are also available to hear again. Click on the play button in the players below.
Sunday
January 16
Matthew’s Sermon
(10.30 church service)
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Luke 3:1-14
Sermon
Tuesday
January 11
Funeral of Ruth Lyde
(13.00 church service)
Revd Jonathan Hunter Dunn and Revd Canon Tony Birbeck
Funeral Service
Sunday
January 09
Jonathan’s Sermon
(10.30 church service)
The boy Jesus at the Temple
Luke 2:41-52
Sermon
Sunday
January 02
Tony’s Sermon
(10.30 church service)
Jesus presented in the Temple
Luke 2:21-40
Sermon
Sunday
December 19
Julian’s Sermon
(10.30 church service)
Luke - The birth of John the Baptist
Luke 1:57-80
Sermon
Sunday
December 12
Jonathan’s Sermon
(10.30 church service)
Luke - Mary visits Elizabeth
Luke 1:39-56
Sermon
Sunday
December 05
Julian’s Sermon
(10.30 church service)
Luke - The birth of Jesus foretold
Luke 1:26-38
Sermon
Sunday
November 28
Jonathan’s Sermon
(10.30 church service)
Luke
Luke 1:1-25
Sermon
Imagine . . .
Our autumn sermon series which started on Sunday 19th September at church and online is called Imagine… the world we all want and looks at what everybody wants and what God has promised us are exactly the same thing! Imagine… the world we all want is actually the basis of an evangelistic course we are preparing for the New Year 2022.
Sunday
November 21
Jonathan’s Sermon
(10.30 church service)
8. Questions!
Romans 10:9-15
Sermon
Sunday
November 14
Alistair’s Sermon
(11.30 Civic Service of Remembrance)
We will remember them
Sermon
Full Service
Shepton LifeStream
Inspirational Radio, all day every day
(see the programme schedule below)
Click above to play
Shepton LifeStream is an online radio station brought to you by St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church, Shepton Mallet. It’s on the air 24 hours each day with a mix of worship songs, gentle classical music, and meaningful content streamed to your computer, or any smart device. See below for the current schedule.
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Recently played items . . .
LifeStream Programme Schedule
All day, every day - enjoy a mix of inspirational worship songs and gentle classical music
Daily at 12.00 midday and 12.00 midnight - listen to our sermon of the week from our current sermon series
Daily at 11.00 and 16.00 - Kids’ Praise! A Bible story followed by your favourite children’s worship songs
Daily at 17.00 - Faith in Kids Podcast with Jam, Amy and Ed. Find out more about this podcast here!
Daily at 21.00 - Instrumental Praise - no words, just restful, contemplative music
Other convenient ways to listen to Shepton LifeStream
If you have Alexa, you should be able to set up Alexa to play Shepton LifeStream via MyTuner Radio as a ‘skill’. See your Alexa app for more details.
You can now download the MyTuner Radio app for IOS and Android. Search for Shepton LifeStream and select it as a favourite. Visit MyTuner Radio on their website.
You can now download the Online Radio Box app for IOS and Android. Search for Shepton LifeStream and select it as a favourite.Visit Online Radio Box on their website.
Visit Streema on their website. Shepton LifeStream is there too! And also on Radio UK - up there with the best stations in the UK on their website and their app!
We’re grateful to Ed, Jam and Amy for the use of their podcast Faith in Kids for Kids.
See the Faith in Kids website for the full range of Christian resources available at faithinkids.org
Policy Documents
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
St Peter & St Paul’s has a child and vulnerable adult protection policy and we take this area of responsibility, along with safer recruitment and staff training, very seriously.
Our safeguarding policy document can be downloaded here
Our use of photography policy document can be downloaded here
Mr Martin Davis
01749 342420
Mr Robert Goodhand
01749 342420
Heath and Safety
Our health and safety policy document can be downloaded here
Fire Risk Assessement
Our fire risk assessment document can be downloaded here
