St Cuthbert, Wells
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The magnificent church of St. Cuthbert is the fifth church to occupy the site, ranging from a small Saxon wooden structure, of which there is now no trace, through the Norman and Early English periods to the present building. This is largely a 15th century rebuild retaining many elements of the former churches so that the building itself has many reminders of its chequered history, through good times and bad.
The magnificent tower, one of the finest in Somerset, was restored in 1960 and the restoration of the beautiful painted ceiling of the nave completed in 1963.
The tower holds a fine peal of eight bells, which are rung regularly. Within the church the organ is by Sweetland of Bath (1864) and has a modern free-standing console.
The style of worship is central, the principal service on Sundays being the Parish Eucharist, and there are regular weekday services of Holy Communion. St. Cuthbert’s is the official church of the City, and the Mayor and Corporation attend in state on special occasions to occupy their designated pews.
Recent changes have helped to create a user-friendly multi-purpose church which is the focus of many events in the City of Wells. St. Cuthbert’s Music Festival, held annually in the first week of September, is a feast of midday recitals and evening orchestral and other concerts, as well as static displays, and attracts wide audiences.
The church is also used by other local orchestras and choirs for their performances.
The church has a fully equipped kitchen which can cater, not only for our many visitors, but for concerts and other events taking place in the church.
Application for the use of the church should be made through the Parish Office, which is situated in the southwest corner of the church. The office is open from 10.00 am to noon on Mondays to Fridays.
The magnificent tower, one of the finest in Somerset, was restored in 1960 and the restoration of the beautiful painted ceiling of the nave completed in 1963.
The tower holds a fine peal of eight bells, which are rung regularly. Within the church the organ is by Sweetland of Bath (1864) and has a modern free-standing console.
The style of worship is central, the principal service on Sundays being the Parish Eucharist, and there are regular weekday services of Holy Communion. St. Cuthbert’s is the official church of the City, and the Mayor and Corporation attend in state on special occasions to occupy their designated pews.
Recent changes have helped to create a user-friendly multi-purpose church which is the focus of many events in the City of Wells. St. Cuthbert’s Music Festival, held annually in the first week of September, is a feast of midday recitals and evening orchestral and other concerts, as well as static displays, and attracts wide audiences.
The church is also used by other local orchestras and choirs for their performances.
The church has a fully equipped kitchen which can cater, not only for our many visitors, but for concerts and other events taking place in the church.
Application for the use of the church should be made through the Parish Office, which is situated in the southwest corner of the church. The office is open from 10.00 am to noon on Mondays to Fridays.
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Ruth Harris
c/o The Parish Office
St Cuthbert's Church
St Cuthbert Street
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2AW
Tel: (01749) 676906
- Regular Services
Sunday
Holy Communion
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM
Parish Communion
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM
All Age Service
A once a month short, informal service, aimed at both young people and those not familiar or comfortable with a formal service, as well as our regular congregation. It is normally held on the First Sunday of each month, and please note that there is no Eucharist at this service.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
A once a month short, informal service, aimed at both young people and those not familiar or comfortable with a formal service, as well as our regular congregation. It is normally held on the First Sunday of each month, and please note that there is no Eucharist at this service.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Monday
Prayer Group
A small group meets every Monday morning, with the exception of Bank Holidays, to pray about various current events.
Every Monday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
A small group meets every Monday morning, with the exception of Bank Holidays, to pray about various current events.
Every Monday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
'Cuddy's Ducks'
Weekly, with the exception of Bank Holidays every Monday at 1:30 PM for 1½ hours
Weekly, with the exception of Bank Holidays every Monday at 1:30 PM for 1½ hours
Wednesday
Holy Communion
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Market Day Lunch in Cuthbert's Kitchen
Cuthbert's Kitchen serves a Market Day Lunch every Wednesday from 12 noon to 2.00 pm. The menu varies. Typical lunches include Shepherds Pie, Somerset Smokie, and a vegetarian option usch as vegetarian quiche and salad. All meals are £4.50. Tea, coffee, biscuits and home-made cakes also available.
Every Wednesday at 12:00 PM for 2 hours
Cuthbert's Kitchen serves a Market Day Lunch every Wednesday from 12 noon to 2.00 pm. The menu varies. Typical lunches include Shepherds Pie, Somerset Smokie, and a vegetarian option usch as vegetarian quiche and salad. All meals are £4.50. Tea, coffee, biscuits and home-made cakes also available.
Every Wednesday at 12:00 PM for 2 hours
Friday
'Bananas' Club
A club for primary-school age children, who get together for various activities- craft work, painting, hearing stories and playing games.
There is usually a break in August, and occasionally the club meets on a Friday other than the second in the month. every first Friday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
A club for primary-school age children, who get together for various activities- craft work, painting, hearing stories and playing games.
There is usually a break in August, and occasionally the club meets on a Friday other than the second in the month. every first Friday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 11052
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: Dean and Chapter of Wells Cathedral
Archdeaconry: WELLS (511)
Deanery: SHEPTON MALLET (51110)
Benefice: Wells St Cuth w Wookey Hole (01/394CP)
Parish Legal Name: St. Cuthbert Wells (510233 1/233)
CofE Church Info: (601233 1/233)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/11052/
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Current Editor: Ruth Harris
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St Cuthbert : St Cuthbert Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2AW
