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The Church of St Philip and St James lies at the geographical centre of
the parish but in one of the least populated areas. The parish is rural covering
small hamlets, and part of the village of Pant. The majority of the parish population of 843 is over 40.
The church was built in 1873 with local stone, though the site has been a place of worship
since 1685. Today the regular worship takes place every Sunday and lay members are
encouraged to take part. Holy Communion Services use Common Worship order 1 (contemporary
language). There is also a choir that sings once a month and for festivals and weddings.
At major festivals the parish, including the wider community, holds special celebrations.
These include the Christmas Tree festival, the Nativity Procession and
the Shrove Tuesday Pancake race.
Morton has a church Tuesday Club, which is a Ladies Church Fellowship group that meets on the
second Tuesday of each month. Guests are invited to speak, there are trips out, and opportunities
for fellowship and social activity.
The church produces a monthly magazine and has an active programme of social and fund raising
events. In this way church life also embraces the wider community, offering an opportunity for
the church to be seen as a major part of village life.
Morton is a lively and happy church, well loved by its regular members.
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We believe that the mission of this Church isn't our mission,
but God's. We wish to be attentive to his voice and be obedient to him as he calls
us to share in that mission. To do this we recognize that we need to maintain and
improve the spiritual health of the church and of ourselves. |