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.
Start your day with the Ilminster Community of Meditation.
All are welcome to this monthly group. Bring along your own craft project and enjoy a special time of fellowship over coffee, tea and cake.
The Food Bank is open to anyone in need and can be found at The Minster Rooms every Wednesday and Saturday morning between 10am and 12pm. You can find out more via the Facebook page by clicking the 'More Info' link below.
A dementia friendly drop-in café, where refreshments and activities are provided, along with a warm welcome!
Fortnightly
Mid week holy communion service.
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.
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.
On Thursday 15th October, The Minster will be open from 5.30pm for all those who would like to come and remember the little ones who remain in our hearts but are not in our arms. Light a candle and spend time in quiet prayer from 5.30pm, or come along at 6.30pm for a short, family friendly, service of remembrance, including candle lighting to mark the Wave of Prayer at 7pm. The service will be followed by refreshments and the church illuminated at 7pm.
Every Friday afternoon during term time, our Junior Choir meet in The Minster Rooms. Refreshments are available for children and adults upon arrival from 3.30pm, with singing beginning at 4pm. The Junior Choir have opportunities to perform within church and other community venues throughout the year. Come and discover your voice!
Term time only
Book of Common Prayer
Our main 10.30am service, followed by refreshments in The Minster Rooms.
Join us with your pets, as we meet at The Well Refreshment Kiosk on the Recreation Ground to give thanks and celebrate all creatures great and small! There will be songs, a reading and reflection, as well as the opportunity to have your pet blessed by Revd. Nigel. Refreshments are available to purchase from The Well Refreshment Kiosk before and after the service, including doggy ice cream! Bring a chair or blanket and dress for the weather. Pets should be kept on leads or in pet carriers for everyone's wellbeing.
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.
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.
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.
Join us each month to celebrate the joy of God's gifts through Bible stories and the teachings of Jesus. For children and their grown ups. Check the poster below for dates and times in 2026.
Some dates and times may vary for seasonal 'specials'.
