St Simons
Launch!
We are super excited to be re-launching St Simons, Mount Gould! Our curate Mike has been appointed as Associate Vicar with responsibility for St Simons to establish a new worshipping community. We will be launching Sunday services at St Simons in the spring/ summer 2024!
If you are interested in joining this new adventure or want more information:
Come!
In the run up to our Sunday launch why not join us for:
Tuesdays 10am weekly midweek service
2nd Sunday 3pm monthly hangout
Give!
There is plenty to do at St Simons both in terms of restoring the buildings and serving the area. If you’d like to support us financially in any way (regular giving, one-off, projects etc) you can do so in all the normal ways. Check out the St Matts giving page for more info (marking your gift for St Simons) or give quickly online here (select ‘St Simons’ fund):
Help!
The site has been completely cleaned, cleared and transformed over the last year - but there is plenty more to do. If you’d like to get involved (there are jobs for all abilities) or have skills you can offer do get in touch or join one of our fortnightly working parties.
History
In December 2021 the derelict church of St Simon’s Mt Gould (Edith Avenue, PL4 8TJ) legally became part of St Matts. The PCC (Parochial Church Council) agreed with the Diocese of Exeter to an 18 month period to assess the longer term viability of developing a new worshipping community at the church in partnership with St Matts, restoring the buildings and serving the area. Since then there there have been some key developments including much work to the building and grounds by a small but dedicated group of volunteers, a midweek service with a regular attendance for around 25, monthly Sunday afternoon hangout for all ages, a monthly prayer and praise small group and many one-of events such as concerts, BBQ’s, coronation picnic etc. St Simons church was built in 1907 and has had a big impact on the local community over the last century. In the summer of 2023 St Matts PCC agreed to officially move forward with the church plant at St Simons and we are excited to see how God will use the next iteration of the St Simons community!