For any safeguarding concerns regarding St Helen's Church, please contact Philip Marlow at pandgmarlow@btinternet.com.
The current church of St Helen's was built in the 13th century and retains many original features. The Medieval carved pew ends and barrel roof are beautiful examples of that century’s workmanship. The font is Anglo-Saxon and probably brought from the original church, which had been situated much closer to the coast, when St Helen's was built.
The stained glass windows are mainly Victorian. One of the earliest is a fine example of Robert Beer of Exeter’s work and is dated about 1846; it is one of the few remaining examples of his work in Devon.
The tower is on the north side of the church and houses 6 Bells, one of which is believed to be among the oldest in the country.
The church's support for the Cornborough Trust when they bought the Old School, which abuts the churchyard, means that toilet facilities there are available for the congregation on Sundays.
Because the pre-school now occupies the old school, it is not available for events, but the nearby Village Hall is available; this also means we can run joint events such as the harvest supper with other groups, e.g. the Baptist Church.
The current standard monthly service schedule for St Helen’s is:-
1st Sunday 10.30 Holy Communion
2nd Sunday 10.30 Morning Prayer
3rd Sunday 10.30 Holy Communion
4th Sunday 10.30 Morning Prayer
Average attendance at the 10.30 service is between 15 and 25.