St Martins West Coker is a member of the Coker Ridge Benefice.
St Martin of Tours Church, West Coker, is a family of worshippers interweaved into the West Coker community and beyond. We value our church building like a spiritual home, and as we worship the God who has been so kind and committed to us, we are committed to bringing his kindness to the wider world.
If you are seeking fruitfulness, if you need kindness, if you want a home - then you are welcome to join with us as we worship the Lord.
Most of St Martin’s Church building, as you see it today is from the Victorian rebuild in 1862/1864, but one or two areas date from the 14th or 15th century, The Lady Chapel, which occupies the north east corner and the stair turret for the tower. This tower also contains 2 very rare lancet windows glazed with horn.
St Martin’s is open for visitors or private prayer every day.
How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of hosts!
My soul longs, indeed it faints
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh sing for joy
to the living God….
…Happy are those who live in your house,
ever singing your praise. Selah
Psalm 84
The Rector and PCC of St Martins West Coker are 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 Parish Safeguarding Officer Mick Collins email [email protected] / tel 01935 863129 or the Rector, Rev Philip Macaulay e mail [email protected] / tel 07977849670 .'