Everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome. On Safeguarding Sunday we take time to renew our commitment to caring for children, young people and adults across our villages. Join us to find out how we do this and how you can help, or simply to come along and be part of the community. All are welcome.

09.00 am Communion (trad), Hinton
09.00 am BCP Communion, North Perrott
10.30 am Communion, Lopen
10.30 am Family Service, Haselbury
10.30 am Morning Prayer, Merriott

Join us at St Martin’s Church, North Perrott, for an afternoon of glorious music to celebrate the restoration of the church organ.

Jonathan Delbridge will perform a varied programme to show off the organ at its best, including Wesley’s famous Choral Song and Fugue, D’Quin’s The Cuckoo, Bach’s Toccata and Fugue and much more. You don’t need to know the music or be a regular churchgoer. Just come, sit back and enjoy.

Afterwards, we’ll raise a glass of wine and share some cake to mark this happy occasion. Do join us!

When: Sunday 15th November, 2:30pm
Where: St Martin’s Church, North Perrott
Tickets: £10 adults, £5 under 18s
Proceeds: In aid of St Martin’s Church

To book, contact:

G. Hoskyns, 01460 72883 ([email protected])
J. Falkiner, 01460 76457
or the North Perrott Farm Shop, 01460 77090

More at www.northperrottchurch.co.uk

Please see poster for details.

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An evening with Pauline Rook - AWARD-WINNING SOMERSET PHOTOGRAPHER!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented rural documentary photographer, Pauline Rook ARPS, will be telling the story of her photographic journey since moving to Lopen at The Sunday School in Lopen on 21st November 2026 at 7.30pm.

Pauline is an Associate of the prestigious Royal Photographic Society and one of the South West's most celebrated visual storytellers. Darkroom-trained and deeply passionate about the English countryside, she has spent decades capturing the raw beauty, hidden traditions, and shifting landscapes of rural life and farming communities.

Her powerful imagery has been commissioned by The Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Rural Life Museum, and she has authored several beautiful books documenting local history and the working people of our county.

Proceeds from the ticket sales will raise money for The Sunday School Room.

Whether you are a photography enthusiast or a local person who is fascinated by our history and changing times. We are sure you will enjoy hearing this incredible story.

Please reserve your ticket by contacting us via email: [email protected]

Tickets £10 (proceeds for LSSR - keeping our community spaces alive)

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Christ the King is the final Sunday of the Church year, a joyful moment to look back on the year and ahead to Advent. Come and share in a service of music, prayer and celebration. Whether you come every week or have never been before, you are warmly invited.

9.00 am Communion, Merriott (trad)
10.30 am Communion, HInton St. George

Come and enjoy a special evening of fun and entertainment at All Saints Church, Merriott.

Maggot’s Diversions are six local musicians with a wide range of traditional music. Expect a full range of folk instruments giving life to jigs, reels, shanties, songs and more. You don’t need to know the tunes or be a regular churchgoer. Just bring your friends and neighbours, join in if the mood takes you, and enjoy a lively night out close to home.

There will be a licensed bar and refreshments, so come early, settle in and make an evening of it.

When: Saturday 28th November 2026. Doors open 6.30pm, concert starts 7.30pm
Where: All Saints Church, Merriott
Tickets: £10

To book:

Online: scan the QR code on the poster [add booking link here]
In person: Merriott Garage, North Perrott Farm Shop or Hinton Shop
By phone: Victoria Bennett on 01460 240077 or Caroline on 07914 008858

All proceeds will go towards our local churches in Hinton St George, Merriott, North Perrott, Haselbury Plucknett, Dinnington and Lopen.

Benefice of Merriott

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Advent Sunday marks the beginning of the Church’s year and the start of our journey towards Christmas. Join us as we light the first candle on the Advent wreath, with music, reflection and a warm welcome. It’s a lovely way to slow down and take a breath before the busy season. Everyone is welcome.

10.30 am Benefice Communion for Advent with 16 Bells Choir, Merriott

6.00 pm Benefice Evening Service with Ad Hoc Choir, Dinnington

Car parking is limited so please do share cars where possible.

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We hold a Community Prayer at 5.00 pm on the first Wednesday of the month to include a short service of Evening Prayer, open to anyone in the Benefice, whatever your background or belief.

We come together simply to hold our community, its concerns, and each other in a quiet moment of reflection, a time of open Prayer for the life and future of:

Our World
Our Churches
Our Communities

— no experience or regular attendance needed, and no pressure to speak aloud if you'd rather just sit and listen. All are welcome, however you're feeling and whatever brought you through the door.

Revs Bob and Julia - Tel - 01460 76406

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We hold a Community Prayer at 5.00 pm on the first Wednesday of the month to include a short service of Evening Prayer, open to anyone in the Benefice, whatever your background or belief.

We come together simply to hold our community, its concerns, and each other in a quiet moment of reflection, a time of open Prayer for the life and future of:

Our World
Our Churches
Our Communities

— no experience or regular attendance needed, and no pressure to speak aloud if you'd rather just sit and listen. All are welcome, however you're feeling and whatever brought you through the door.

Revs Bob and Julia - Tel - 01460 7640

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Join us for a magical evening of light, music and fun for all the family. The Christingle is a simple, beautiful tradition: an orange, a red ribbon, a candle and a few sweets, each with its own part of the Christmas story. Come along early to make your own, then light your candle and sing carols together in a darkened church.

Children, parents, grandparents and neighbours are all welcome, and you don’t need to have been to church before.

When: Monday 7 December
5.30pm Make your Christingle
6.00pm Christingle Service
Where: All Saints Church, Merriott

Benefice of Merriott

Our Benefice Choir

We sing across all six of our churches — Merriott, Hinton St George, Dinnington, Lopen, Haselbury Plucknett and North Perrott — bringing music to services, seasonal celebrations, and special occasions throughout the year. Whether it's a quiet anthem on a Sunday morning or something more joyful at Christmas, our choir adds something wonderful to the life of our benefice.

We rehearse bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm during term time, at All Saints, Merriott Church.

Come along and give it a try. No commitment, just an open door.

For more information see the 16 Bells Choir website page.

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As Christmas draws closer, join us for the Second Sunday of Advent as we light the second candle on the Advent wreath and take a moment to slow down. There are services across the Benefice, so there’s a time and place to suit you. Everyone is welcome, whether you come every week or are just curious.

Sunday 6th December

9.00am Communion (traditional), All Saints, Lopen
9.00am Communion, St Martin’s, North Perrott
10.30am Communion, Haselbury Plucknett
10.30am Morning Prayer, Hinton St George
6.30pm Praise Service, Tithe Barn, Merriott

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a good sing. This year, our churches are opening their doors for carol services across the Benefice, with favourite carols, readings and a warm welcome.

Join us at one, or more, and sing your way through the season. Whether you come every week or only at Christmas, bring your family, friends and neighbours.

Find a carol service near you, or visit several:

Sunday 13th December: Third Sunday of Advent
4.00pm Carol Service, St Martin’s, North Perrott
6.00pm Carol Service, Hinton St George, with the 16 Bells Choir (see separate listing for more details)

Sunday 20th December: Fourth Sunday of Advent
10.30am All-Age Carol Service, All Saints, Merriott
6.00pm Carol Service, Haselbury Plucknett
6.00pm Carol Service, Dinnington

Tuesday 22nd December
Carols by Candlelight, All Saints, Lopen, with mulled wine and mince pies (see separate listing for time and more details)

Everyone is welcome.

Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening of much-loved carols by candlelight. Come along to sing your favourites, enjoy the glow and the music, and take a moment to slow down before the busy season begins.

Afterwards, join us for mulled wine and mince pies, with time to catch up with friends and neighbours.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a regular churchgoer or haven’t been in years. Bring your family, friends and neighbours.

There will be a collection in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, which provides emergency care to people across our area.

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Whether you’re a regular or haven’t been in years, there is a warm welcome waiting for you this Christmas. Join us at any of our six churches for carols, candlelight and the Christmas story.

All Saints, Merriott
Christmas Eve: 4 pm Crib Service, 9.00 pm Communion
Christmas Day: 10.30 am Christmas Communion

St George’s, Hinton St George
Christmas Day: 10.30 am Christmas Family Service

St Martin’s, North Perrott
Christmas Day: 9.00 am Christmas Communion

St Michael and All Angels, Haselbury Plucknett
Christmas Eve: 11.30 pm Midnight Communion
Christmas Day: 10.30 am Christmas Communion

St Mary’s, Dinnington
Christmas Eve: 12.00 noon, Dinnington Docks' Christmas Carols
Christmas Day: 9.00 am, Christmas Communion

All Saints, Lopen
Christmas Day: 10.30 am Christmas Communion

Details of other Christmas events, such as Carols by Candlelight, are on our Events page.