A Champion for the Mead Fields estate

Many of us are aware that the North Somerset council has been building a large number of new housing estates or ‘Villages’ around the Weston-Super- Mare area. As these have gone up the community of faith has supported new residents in establishing a sense of community within the villages, this has been done through facilitating events and activities that encourage relationships to develop and flourish.

The Methodist Church has agreed to take the lead in this ministry to the Mead Fields village, while other churches and groups lead the way in the other villages. This is an ecumenical desire to see real community flourishing in and around our town with potential for people to discover God along the way.

Milton will be acting as the Champion Church for the people of Mead Fields. This means that the congregation and leadership are committed to praying for the work of this ministry, supporting events and serving the community in the village in whatever ways they are able.

The Mead Fields Vision Team – Mead Fields Together

Led by the Rev. Steve Bennett the vision team have been regularly meeting since the development of Mead Fields was first confirmed. The team started by creating welcome packs for new residents and giving out Easter eggs and mugs as well as having posters and fliers produced letting people know about the group and offering support. They do this with the name Mead Fields Together.

Despite being somewhat hampered by the effect of Covid and the slowing of building work, the team have held outdoor Carol services and 'pop-up' events to listen to the ideas and concerns of residents and feed these back to stakeholders. 

In 2023, with our Deacon Gary Hoare departing, we seconded Pioneer Minister Nicky Pybus and she has managed to get things moving. We now have a new community hub (albeit a small one) from which we can work, and so far we have held an Easter egg hunt, coffee morning, litter pick and community picnic there. We are in the process of starting a regular monthly coffee morning at the hub and are working with local residents to plan other community events...... watch this space for further updates.     

Get involved, be a Champion for the residents of Mead Fields.

The Vision team is delighted to hear ideas and have offers of help, particularly if an event is in the planning! Any gifts or talents you have can be used in this ministry as it is flexible and community lead.

Pray! Please pray for the vision team and all those striving to see a resilient and flourishing community springing up in the village. Prayer can change everything so please remember all those who the Mead Fields development affects: Builders, Developers, Stakeholders, New Residents and the wider area of Weston as more services will need to be brought in.

If you feel God prompting you to give financially then these gifts are greatly appreciated and will be used to support the ministry and calling of Mead Fields Together.

If you feel you have something to offer or if you want to find out more please contact us, either through the website, Facebook page or emailing Nicky.