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The
church first came into being on St Peter's Day, 29th June 1921, probably
to cater for the ever increasing population of both Highbridge and Burnham. The
word "Mission" was first included in its title probably to
indicate an affinity with the marine activities of both places, but
by 1963 had almost become extinct. Some services at St Peter's included Baptisms, Churchings and Funerals. There was one wedding only, 19th May 1946. On some funereal occasions, bodies were received into the church the day before the funeral and lay at rest, in the church overnight. Services were also held for definitive groups such as Mother's Unions, Old Aged Pensioners and certain national events. OAPs were very well catered for. St Peters ceased its religious activities in 1975 when it was bought by the church commissioners and then let it out for hire as a hall, pure and simple. The
Wesleyan Church at Burnham-On-Sea: In 1897 a junior section for children over 8 years of age was formed and by 1898 it was so successful that 100 leaflets were printed and a Band of Hope came into existence. Social
activities were many and with the aid of a piano in 1906, musical evenings
became more attractive, and outdoor pursuits and festivals well attended. More
Burnham-On-Sea history...
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