Abbas & Templecombe, Horsington and Henstridge, (and in process of joining with Holton and North Cheriton)

Benefice Vision

To encounter Jesus daily to be Christlike in our community

Romans 12:1-2

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

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Benefice Church Services for December 2025 (Note: times vary)

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
St John the Baptist, Horsington
Duck Lane Horsington, BA8 0EG, United Kingdom
St Mary's (The Blessed Virgin Mary), Abbas & Templecombe
Church Hill (A357) Templecombe, BA8 0HQ, United Kingdom
St Nicholas, Henstridge
Church Street Henstridge, BA8 0QE, United Kingdom

St Nicholas, Holton,
Wincanton, BA9 8AX.

St John the Baptist, North Cheriton,
Templecombe, BA8 0AE.

SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER:
09.00am Holy Communion at Horsington
09.30am Matins at North Cheriton
09.30am Bubble church at Templecombe VILLAGE HALL
10.30am Holy Communion at Templecombe
10.30am Morning Worship at Henstridge
3.00pm Messy Christingle at Henstridge

SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER:
09.30am Remembrance Service at North Cheriton
10.30am Morning Worship at Horsington
10.30am Holy communion at Henstridge
11.00am Morning Worship at Holton
4.00pm Christingle Service at Templecombe

SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER:
09.00am Holy Communion (said) at Horsington
09.30am Bubble Church at Templecombe VILLAGE HALL
4.00pm Carol Service at North Cheriton
4.30pm Carols and Crib Service at Holton
6.00pm Carol Service at Henstridge
6.30pm Carol Service at Templecombe

WEDNESDAY 24th DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS EVE
4.00pm Crib Service at Henstridge
6.00pm Carol Service at Horsington
11.00pm Midnight Communion at Henstridge

THURSDAY 25th DECEMBER - Christmas Day
9.30pm Christmas Service at North Cheriton (with Holton)
10.00am Family Communion at Templecombe
10.00am Morning Worship at Henstridge

SUNDAY 28th DECEMBER
09.30am Bubble church at Templecombe VILLAGE HALL
10.30am Joint Benefice Holy Communion at Holton

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Safeguarding

Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Sandra Kiddle (01963) 371395 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Ben Goodhind (01749 588917 or see link below). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Diocesan Safeguarding Information