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St James, Ashwick

St James, Ashwick

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The exact date of the original Church is unknown as accurate records were not kept until the 18th Century. The earliest record of a Church here is 1413 when Bishop Bubwith dedicated a churchyard at Ashwick and authorised burials to take place.
The tower dates back to 1463 but the main building, which is Victorian Gothic, was reconstructed in 1825,with central & side aisles & galleries on North & South walls. These galleries were removed in 1876 & the Church remodelled in Gothic style under the supervision of Parson D'Aguilar It is possible that even before his day, this parish came under the influence of the Oxford Movement, for Ashwick was always known as soundly Catholic.
In Norman times the place belonged to the Abbott of Bath, and throughout the Middle Ages it was a chapel of ease to Kilmersdon. It remained so until the formation of Ashwick Parish.
It is possible that a priest lived in the room over the present vestry where Glastonbury pilgrims often spent the night.
The benefice of Oakhill was added in 1923 and Binegar was added in 1969, since when one Rector has overseen all 3 parishes.
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Revd. Robert Widdowson
The Rectory,
Fosse Road,
Oakhill,
Radstock,
BA3 5HU
Tel: 01749 841688
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Sunday

Holy Communion (said)
Every second and fourth Sunday at 8:00 AM
Parish Communion
Every first Sunday at 11:00 AM
Coffee
Family Service
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM
Family Friendly Coffee
Holy Communion
Every fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM
Coffee
Evening Prayer
Every second and fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM
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Holy Communion
Sunday 5th July 2009 at 8:00 AM
Parish Communion
Sunday 5th July 2009 at 11:00 AM
Parish Communion
Sunday 5th July 2009 at 11:00 AM
Holy Communion
Sunday 12th July 2009 at 8:00 AM
Evening Prayer
Sunday 12th July 2009 at 6:30 PM
Holy Communion
Sunday 19th July 2009 at 9:30 AM
Animal & Pet Service
This popular annual service will be held at Warren Farm, Masbury followed by a picnic lunch
Sunday 19th July 2009 at 11:00 AM
Family Friendly
Wedding of Nicholas Page & Danielle Le Gassick
Saturday 25th July 2009 at 2:00 PM
Holy Communion
Sunday 26th July 2009 at 8:00 AM
Gift Day
Annual Gift Day from 2.00-5.00pm
Sunday 26th July 2009 at 2:00 PM for 3 hours
Evening Prayer
Sunday 26th July 2009 at 6:30 PM
Parish Communion
Sunday 2nd August 2009 at 11:00 AM
Bell Ringing Tower Stained glass Organ Hall for hire Hearing / Induction Loop
Bookings

Newly refurbished Church Rooms. Fully equipped fitted kitchen, disabled and baby changing facilities, centrally heated and double glazed throughout. Ideal venue for smaller functions from country weddings to childrens birthday parties. Competitive hire charges: Occasional users - £6.00 per hr. Regular users: £4.00 per hr. To view or hire, contact Mrs. B. Banwell - Tel: 01749 840447 or e-mail: gar.ban@lineone.net

Visit our Church

St. James Church will be open for our Gift Day afternoon on Sunday, 22nd July. Please feel free to come along and look around our beautiful Church.

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A Church Near You ID: 11037
Archdeaconry: WELLS (511)
Deanery: SHEPTON MALLET (51110)
Benefice: Ashwick w Oakhill and Binegar (01/011BW)
Parish Legal Name: ASHWICK (510210)
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