St Mary's, East Chinnock

Welcome to St Mary's, East Chinnock, with its remarkable stained glass windows, donated by a former German prisoner of war, as a a mark of peace and reconciliation.

Everyone is very welcome to join the village community in its church services.

We're part of a group of seven rural anglican churches, called the Coker Ridge Benefice. More details about these churches are available on 'More Information' tab. 

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Get in touch

Revd Philip Macaulay

The Rectory,
7 Cedar Fields,
West Coker,
Yeovil

BA22 9DB
Rector, Coker Ridge Benefice
07977 849670
What's on

9:30am Morning Prayer - different church each week

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 18 Feb 2026, 25 Feb 2026, 4 Mar 2026, 25 Mar 2026, 1 Apr 2026, 8 Apr 2026, 15 Apr 2026, 20 May 2026
Venue
St Mary's, East Chinnock
Address
High Street East Chinnock Yeovil, BA229DP, United Kingdom
St Marys, Hardington
Address
Map reference: ST 512119 Hardington Mandeville YEOVIL, BA22 9PQ, United Kingdom
St Roch, Pendomer
Address
Pendomer Yeovil, BA22 9PH, United Kingdom
All Saints, Closworth
Address
Closworth Yeovil, BA22 9RN, United Kingdom
St Michael & All Angels, East Coker
Address
East Coker Near Yeovil, BA22 9JW, United Kingdom
St Martin of Tours, West Coker
Address
Church Street West Coker Yeovil, BA229DB, United Kingdom
All Saints, Sutton Bingham
Address
Sutton Bingham Yeovil, BA229QP, United Kingdom

The Rector Leads morning prayer most Wednesdays at different churches around the Benefice. There is normally a chance to share your own prayer needs and reasons to give thanks, though there is no compulsion to do so.
Weds 11th Feb - St Marys Church, Hardington
(break due to other festivals and holiday)
Weds 11th March - St Martins Church, West Coker
Weds 18th March - St Marys Church, East Chinnock
(break due to other festivals and post Easter rest)
Weds 22nd April - All Saints Church, Closworth
Weds 29th April - All Saints Church, Sutton Bingham
Weds 6th May - St Michaels & All Angels Church, East Coker
Weds 13th May - Church of St Roch, Pendomer
Weds 27th May - St Marys Church, Hardington
Weds 3rd June - St Martins Church, West Coker
Weds 10 June - St Marys Church, East Chinnock

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

The Benefice Choir led the congregation in Taize songs at St Martin's West Coker, on February 1st.

Safeguarding

The Rector and PCC of St Mary's East Chinnock is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and are always seeking to improve our culture and practice. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’s Safeguarding page (https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/diocese/safeguarding/ ) contains links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Ben Goodhind email [email protected] / tel 01749 588917} or the Rector, Rev Philip Macaulay e mail [email protected] / tel 07977849670 .'

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