Norton sub Hamdon Church
USUAL SERVICE TIMES EACH MONTH
First Sunday: 9.30am Common Worship Communion Service
Second Sunday: 9.30am Common Worship Communion Service
Third Sunday: 6.00 pm Compline – Evensong
Fourth Sunday: No Service
3rd Wednesday 9.00am BCP Communion Service
Wednesdays: 9.30 am Morning Prayer
Additionally Sunday worship online See Link
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
Daily 9am – 1pm
(for individual prayer/ visitors except during services)
CHURCHWARDEN
Peter Wilshire
Tel: 01935 882859
Mobile: 07836325609
Martyn Hamlin
Tel: 01935 881437
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