Midweek Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Join other people from local area for a short Holy Communion service without singing. 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

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

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

Inspired to Follow: the Old Testament

Occurring
Thursday 19 September 2024, Thursday 26 September 2024, Thursday 10 October 2024, Thursday 17 October 2024, Thursday 07 November 2024, Thursday 14 November 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Christ Church, Henton, Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Deepen your faith in this short course by using paintings from The National Gallery. We are going to be holding a 6 week course looking at the story of the first half of the Bible: the Old Testament. Each week we’ll look at a different painting and focus on a different event as described in the Bible. The course will be held in Henton Church on Thursday evenings for the first two sessions in September, and will then be held in a private home in Henton for the remaining four sessions during October and November. The course will be starting on Thursday 19th September, and will have two sessions a month. Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend this course.

Taize

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Join us for a Taize service with singing and prayers. It's a wonderful way to connect with God through music and words.

Quiz & Puddings Night

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
Wookey Church Hall
Address
Wookey Church Hall, Mary Brown Davis Lane Wookey Somerset, BA5 1JR

Join us for a fun quiz focusing on general knowledge, with yummy puddings and hot drinks to enjoy during the evening. You can also bring your own drinks with you. There are 6 people to a team, but don't worry if you can't put together a team, as we will be happy to arrange this for you. Tickets are £10 per person, and the money raised will be used for repairs to the lych-gate and maintenance work. You will need to reserve your ticket with Katrina, and then pay in cash on the night. Please contact Katrina by email: [email protected] and let her know the names of the people coming, and if anyone has any dietary requirements. You can park on Church Road and walk past St Matthew's Church to the Church Hall, or you can park in other nearby roads. We look forward to seeing you!

Holy Communion

Occurring
In February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's, Wookey, St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Join us for a service of Holy Communion. There will be hymns, prayers, Bible readings and a short sermon too. Plus tea and coffee are usually served after the service.

Fill Wookey Church with Stars!

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Over the last couple of years Wookey Church has been transformed into a beautiful Christmassy place for everyone to enjoy. This year, we’re doing things a little differently - there’s no competition, just a joint effort to fill Wookey Church with stars! And we need your help! Groups can join in too! Come along with stars that you have made at home, or come and decorate and make stars with us! There’ll be hot chocolate to enjoy as we listen to carols! No need to book, just come along!
The stars will stay in place until the end of December.

Quiet Holy Communion

Occurring
In February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Join us for Holy Communion in a spoken service without singing. This is a calming small service.

See the Church full of Stars!

Occurring
Every day at for 5 hours
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Thanks to our star makers and decorators Wookey Church will be full of stars! Please pop into Wookey Church before Christmas Eve to see them. Wookey Church is open daily from approx. 10am - 3pm during December, although it may not be open on bank holidays unless there are services.

Advent Sacred Space

Occurring
Thursday 05 December 2024, Thursday 12 December 2024, Thursday 19 December 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Christ Church, Henton, Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Sacred Space - an hour of quietness to ponder the mystery of Christ’s birth and the need for that birth. This year there are reflections on how animals adapt to winter, waiting in the cold and darkness for the return of light and hope. Please join us in Christ Church Henton at any point between 7 and 8pm on Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th December. With prayers and readings for Compline at 7:45pm.

Thursday in December before Christmas Day

Advent Inspire (Informal Service)

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

This is a special edition of our monthly Inspire service, but this one is focused on the Christmas story. It's perfect for all ages, people who would like a more relaxed form of worship, and those who are interested in a less traditional service. Come along to an enjoyable and thought provoking service. Hear about the Christmas story, sing some well known songs and pray for everyone. This is a great service to attend if you are new to Church or interested in Christianity.

Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Enjoy singing a selection of Christmas carols together in the church at this popular local event, with refreshments afterwards to enjoy! In the past couple of years this has been a well attended event, and a lovely event to experience in the build up to Christmas!

Holy Communion and Carols

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

This year there is a fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, so it gives us the chance to have an extra chance to sing carols in Wookey Church as we celebrate Holy Communion. There will be prayers and Bible readings too. We hope that you’ll come and join us!

Nativity Play

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Coxley
Address
Christ Church, Coxley, Main Road Coxley Wells Somerset, BA5 1RG, United Kingdom

Join us as we act out the Nativity! Families and children are very welcome to join in, and you can even come already dressed up! How about a king, a shepherd, a sheep, an angel or a star? We will provide costume for you to borrow during the service too! There'll be carols, laughter and hot chocolate!

Midnight Mass

Occurring
for 59 mins
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Come along to share Holy Communion and sing carol singing on Christmas Eve night, ending just before midnight so we can celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ right at the start of Christmas Day!

Benefice Christmas Day Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Christ Church, Henton, Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Join all of our benefice as we come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! New people are very welcome to attend this family-friendly service. There will be activities for children to enjoy too!

Benefice Holy Communion Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Coxley
Address
Christ Church, Coxley, Main Road Coxley Wells Somerset, BA5 1RG, United Kingdom

Join us as we gather together as a benefice for the last service of 2024. There'll be hymns, organ music, prayers and a short sermon too. There'll be activities for children to enjoy during the service . Plus there'll be refreshments after the service. We look forward to welcoming you!

Epiphany Inspire (Informal Service)

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

This is a special edition of our monthly Inspire service, but this one is focused on when the wise men meet Jesus and bring their gifts to honour him. It's perfect for all ages, people who would like a more relaxed form of worship, and those who are interested in a less traditional service. Come along to an enjoyable and thought provoking service. Hear about this part of the Christmas story, sing some well known songs (played by brilliant musicians) and pray for everyone.

This is a great service to attend if you are new to Church or interested in Christianity. This service is named after the belief that Jesus is the cornerstone on which we build our faith and live our lives.

Christingle Celebration

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

This is a special festive event for children and families. There'll be a craft activity, Christmas songs to sing, making Christingles (orange treats with sweets, candle and a ribbon) and hot chocolate to enjoy! Familiy and friends are very welcome to come along too! No need to RSVP, just pop along and we look forward to seeing you!

Inspire (Informal Service)

Occurring
In February, April, May, June, August, September. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Join us for an informal family-friendly service. This is a great service to attend if you are new to Church or interested in Christianity.