Norton sub Hamdon Church
USUAL SERVICE TIMES EACH MONTH
(prior to Covid- 19) Currently Sunday worship online
1st Sunday 11.00 All Age Service (odd months): 6.30 Praise Service (even months)
2nd Sunday 0930 CW Communion service
3rd Sunday 6.30 pm Evensong (odd months)
4th Sunday 8am BCP Communion
Every Tuesday 9.30 am Morning Prayer
When we reopen for worship, there will be a reduced pattern initially.
DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT
There is limited parking immediately outside the church gates – which can, if necessary, be reserved. Access to the porch is along a level blue lias stone path. There is a very small (2 inch) step through the large main doorway and there are a number of locations within the Nave suitable for wheelchairs. The vestry is also accessible. Unfortunately access to the chancel and side chapel is limited. There is a sound reinforcement and loop system. Large print copies of the orders of service are usually available.
HISTORY
This Grade 1 listed building, included in Simon Jenkins 1000 best churches, stands as proud today at the centre of the village as it did when erected over 500 years ago. The only change to the exterior over the period has been a boiler room and the addition of pinnacles. Its nearly 100’ tower contains 8 bells which are regularly rung.
Within a century of its construction the Reformation brought to St Mary’s worship in English through the first Book of Common Prayer (required to be used from Pentecost 1549). The more familiar 1662 version of the Book of Common Prayer continues to be used at St Mary’s, together with the more contemporary language of Common Worship, and more informal worship.
The organ provides the music not only for both reflective and celebratory worship, but also for weddings, funerals and school services – often benefiting from the contribution of the Church Choir. The side chapel continues to be available for private prayer.
ADDRESS
Church address: Norton-sub-Hamdon, Stoke-sub-Hamdon TA14 6SU
CHURCH OPEN TIMES
Wednesdays 9am – 1pm From the 11th August
Sundays 9am – 1pm
(for individual prayer/ visitors except during services)
CHURCHWARDEN 
Brian Frosdick
Tel: 01935 881910
Peter Wilshire
Tel: 01935 882859
Mobile: 07836325609
LINKS
We are part of The Church of England
within the Diocese of Bath and Wells
‘I have come that they may have life in all its fullness’ (John 10 )
SERVICES
When and where, learn more about us and the types of services we offer across the benefice
EVENTS
Meetings, Groups and activities, find out what’s going on across the Benefice on our Events Page
GET IN TOUCH
We would love to hear from you. Please contact us via the details on the Who’s Who page