CHW Churches (Benefice of Coxley with Godney, Henton and Wookey)

Welcome! We are three churches on a journey of faith together in a beautiful part of Somerset. Each of our churches is unique and offers something different which enhances the whole of our benefice and the communities in which they serve.

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Morning Prayer

Tuesday 08 September 2026, Tuesday 22 September 2026, Tuesday 06 October 2026, Tuesday 20 October 2026, Tuesday 10 November 2026, Tuesday 24 November 2026 Tuesday at for 45 mins
Christ Church, Coxley
Main Road Coxley Wells Somerset, BA5 1RG, United Kingdom

Prayer meetings are informal and are a great opportunity to pray for the world, the Church, and individuals known to us. Everyone is welcome to attend even if you don't live in the village, and these services usually last 30-45 minutes.

On alternating weeks.

Midweek Holy Communion

Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Join us for a short Holy Communion service without singing. Everyone is welcome to attend even if you don't live in the village. This is a great service to come to if you find it difficult to attend Sunday services or if you want to celebrate Holy Communion during the week.

Bellringing

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Come along and try bellringing! The bellringers practice every Wednesday, and new people are always welcome! Many people in Wookey greatly enjoy hearing the bells ringing out on Wednesday evenings. Please be aware that there is a spiral staircase to climb to reach the bell chamber. If you are interested in attending a bellringing session, or have any queries please contact David Sumner by email on [email protected]

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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 of Bath & Wells’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 Richard Henderson via email: [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Ben Goodhind via email: [email protected] or via phone on 01749 588917 or 07834 514842. 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.

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