Our small rural benefice is grateful to the British Pilgrimage Trust for their generous support for our rogation walk Saturday 20th June 2026.A group of 10 people and 2 dogs walked from Coxley Church to Wookey Goat Farm as this year’s Rogation walk. A rogation walk is Christian tradition where the congregation and clergy walk through the parishes and bless the land, crops and local community – and in particular, the farmers. It’s a time to slow and remember that we are all stewards of the land. This year we stopped to pray at strategic points along our way – Revd Jan had prepared some beautiful prayers covering the rivers, land, farms, crops and of course all the lovely people and businesses in our benefice.Our merry gang ranged from 55 to 85 years! One member was delighted to have walked pretty much the whole way which is the furthest she has been able to walk after a long and prolonged leg injury. The walk gave her the courage to do so.Our highlights were being out in the wonder of creation and slowing down to enjoy each other’s company in a way we don’t get to do in the busy-ness of church life. The other highlight was certainly the delicious lunch of local produce including pork and goats cheese from the farm.Numbers were down this year and the age range much higher so we will revert to a Sunday Stroll followed by tea and cakes next year!
For St Matthew’s Day, Wookey Church are inviting the congregations from Henton, Coxley and Godney to come and hold a special Holy Communion service. There’ll be signing with organ music, prayers, Bible readings and a short talk. Plus, we are delighted to be welcoming Bishop Fiona (Bishop of Taunton) who is going to be worshipping with us. You’ll have a chance to meet her before and after the service.
A lot of work has taken place in Henton Church this year, thanks to all of the community who a have fundraised and helped with the project! On Sunday 9th August, we’re excited to be welcoming Bishop Fiona to Christ Church Henton. If you can, please come and meet her as she blesses the renovation work so far. Then stay for coffee and biscuits afterwards.
