All events Calendar

Details of our regular weekly and monthly services and activities, along with one-off and special events can be found here. All events are listed in date order, or can be viewed in the monthly calendar.

Thursday Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

Join with others for 30 minutes of prayer at the start of the day. Encounter God through his word, praying for ourselves, the world and the church. We use a combination of Common Worship and introduce other prayer resources to lead us in this time together.

Morning Meditation

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at for 45 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

Start your day with the Ilminster Community of Meditation.

St James' Day Pilgrimage

for 7 hours
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

An eight mile circular walk for experienced walkers. Join us as we walk across countryside for a picnic lunch at the beautiful church of St James in Chillington, leaving from The Minster on Saturday morning and travelling via St Andrews, Dowlish Wake and Perry's Cider Farm before returning to Ilminster. See the attached poster for full details and register your interest by 19th July.

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8am BCP Service

Every Sunday at for 45 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

Book of Common Prayer

Service of Holy Communion

Every Second, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

Our main 10.30am service, followed by refreshments in The Minster Rooms.

The fifth Sunday is a Benefice Service, held at the Minster, unless otherwise stated.

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Mid Week Holy Communion

Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

Mid week holy communion service.

Evening Meditation

Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

A weekly evening meditation, of which the first Wednesday of the month is a slightly longer session, often including outside speakers or visits.

Contact the Church Office for further details.

Whole Church

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

An exciting time of worship for everyone, which spans the generations and traditions, followed by refreshments where hearts connect and faith flourishes. First Sunday of each month at 10.30am.

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August Bible Study Course

Every Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
The Minster Rooms
Court Barton Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

The Revd Graham Stephenson will lead his fourth annual study course, completing a look at the major parts of the New Testament. This year's course will be on The Forgotten and Hidden Books of Early Christianity. Come and discover why we have 27 books in the New Testament, and only four gospels, when we now know, because of recent archaeological discoveries, of at least five times that number, (including whole or part books of more than forty gospels). Read some of this forgotten and hidden material for yourself, and consider whether or not limiting the New Testament has been good or bad for the church? Because of the need to provide course materials please let Graham know if you would like to attend on 01460-52470, or by email to [email protected].

Family Fun at The Minster - Summer 2026

Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Friday at for 3 hours, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

Save the dates, as we look forward to welcoming children and their families to four Friday afternoons of Family Fun! 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August from 2pm. An optional hot meal will be available from 5pm, to be confirmed at the time of booking.

Bookings are now open! Click on MORE INFO below for booking links.

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The Vicarage Community Fair Trade Sale & Tea

for 2 hours, 30 mins
The Vicarage,
The Vicarage,, 21 Higher Beacon Ilminster, TA19 9AJ, United Kingdom

Come along to discover a range of Fair trade products and enjoy a cuppa at The Vicarage!

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Evening Taizé Prayer

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 45 mins
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

You are warmly invited to a 30-minute service of quiet reflection in the style of the Taizé tradition. This time of prayer includes simple meditative chants/songs, a short Bible reading and a period of silence and personal prayer. All are welcome to come and rest in the stillness, drawing close to God through simplicity, prayer and peace.

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Morning Praise

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's, The Minster, Ilminster
Silver Street Ilminster, TA19 0DU, United Kingdom

Our main 10.30am service, followed by refreshments in The Minster Rooms.

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