St Michael's Church - worshipping heart of the village

We are holding a service most Sundays now (see details of when below). It is a requirement to wear a face covering within the building if the church is busy. 

The Church is open daily from 10am-3pm. You are welcome to visit the church for private prayer or quiet contemplation. If you visit the church for worship or for private prayer we recommend sanitising your hands on entry and exit.

The latest what to expect document is available in the newsletter section of this webpage. This information is displayed just inside or outside the church door too. 

Worship Services for the Sundays following are as follows:-


On Sunday 31st March there will be a Family Communion Service AND FAREWELL TO REV ALISON WAY at 8:45am (This will be Rev Alison Way's last service in the parish so do come along and wish her goodbye & good luck).

On Sunday 7th April there will be a Rise & Shine Family Communion Service at 9am 

On Sunday 14th April there will be a Communion Service at 9am with Rev Brian McConnell 

On Sunday 21st April there will be a Communion Service at 9am with Rev Revd Ken Masters 

On Sunday 28th April there will be an Evensong Service at 6:30pm led by Charles Buckler 

On Sunday 5th May there will be a Rise & Shine Family Communion Service at 9am 

On Sunday 12th May there will be a Communion Service at 9am with Rev Brian McConnell 

On Sunday 19th May there will be a Communion Service at 9am with Revd Ken Masters

On Sunday 26th May there will be an Evensong Service at 6:30pm led by Penny Ashton


We are complying with the Church and Government guidance and with a risk assessment in place (available in the porch noticeboard) – if you visit please adhere to this guidance for your own safety and the safety of others. 

Our Parish Administrator, Rachel Feltham can be contact on 01963 824503 at The Parish Office, 38 High Street, Wincanton BA9 9JF on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 9:15am-1:15pm.

Rachel Feltham – Parish Administrator‘s email: [email protected]  or telephone Rachel on: 01963 824503

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength… Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these”.

The parish of Pen Selwood is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer Alanna Loder-Symonds, Tel: 07932 622511, email: [email protected]

The Diocesan Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind: [email protected] Tel 01749 588917.  Out of hours emergency cover is available from 5pm-midnight, 7am-9am (Mon-Fri), 7am to midnight (Sat & Sun) and bank holidays. Call them on 0303 003 111.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. 

If necessary please report the matter to Somerset County Council Social Services, Tel 0300 123 2224. Alternatively if you have concerns about a child or young person you may contact Childline on 0800 1111. If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the police by dialling 999.

Get in touch

Rev Alison Way

The Parish Office, 38 High Street, Wincanton

BA9 9JF
Rev Alison Way - Rector
01963 33151
Rachel Feltham - Parish Administrator
01963 824503