At St Michael’s Church we are currently in a time of interregnum. We pray for our interregnum and our vacancy process:

Prayer for the Vacancy: Beloved God, surround us with your spirit as we work together in this time of vacancy. Holy Spirit, guide those who are seeking the right next step in their ministry and those who are seeking the right priest to be our next vicar. May we all feel your presence, Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you would like to apply to be our new Priest we would be very happy to welcome you to our parishes in beautiful southeast Somerset! Please visit the Diocese website: www.bathandwells.org.uk where you will find the link to the Advert, Role Description and Parish Profile, or see the Advert in the Church Times. A very warm welcome awaits.

If you require a member of the Ministry URGENTLY, please contact Penny Ashton 07733 162 342.

We are holding a service most Sundays now (see details of when below). It is a requirement to wear a face covering within the building if the church is busy. 

The Church is open daily from 10am-3pm. You are welcome to visit the church for private prayer or quiet contemplation. If you visit the church for worship or for private prayer we recommend sanitising your hands on entry and exit.

The latest what to expect document is available in the newsletter section of this webpage. This information is displayed just inside or outside the church door too. 

Worship Services for the Sundays following are as follows:-

On Sunday 1st December there will be a Rise & Shine Family Service at 9am led by Penny Ashton

On Sunday 8th December there will be a Communion Service at 9am with Revd Brian McConnell

On Sunday 15th December there will be a Nativity Carol Service at 4:30pm with Penny Ashton by torchlight.

On Sunday 22nd December there will be a JOINT Communion Service at 10am with Rev Lydia Avery welcoming our church family from St Peter & St Paul's in Wincanton to this joint service for our churches.

On Christmas Eve (Tuesday 24th December) there will be a Joint First Communion of Christmas at 6pm with Rev Hilary Jalland welcoming our church family from St Peter & St Paul's in Wincanton to this joint service for both our churches.

On Sunday 29th December there will be a Joint Communion Service at 10am with Revd Ken Masters

On Sunday 5th December there will be a Rise & Shine Family Service at 9am led by Penny Ashton and following this, in Wincanton Church at 10:45am there will be a Communion Service for Epiphany led by the Rt Reverend Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath & Wells.

On Sunday 12th January there will be a Communion Service at 9am with Revd Brian McConnell

On Sunday 19th January there will be a Communion Service at 9am with Revd Ken Masters

On Sunday 26th January there will be an Evensong Service at 4pm with Penny Ashton

We are complying with the Church and Government guidance and with a risk assessment in place (available in the porch noticeboard) – if you visit please adhere to this guidance for your own safety and the safety of others. 

We are currently in a time of interregnum since our Rector, Rev Alison Way, left the Parish in April 2024. Our Parish Administrator, Rachel Feltham can be contact on 01963 824503 at The Parish Office, 38 High Street, Wincanton BA9 9JF on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 9:15am-1:15pm.

Rachel Feltham – Parish Administrator‘s email: [email protected] or telephone Rachel on: 01963 824503.

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength… Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these”.

The parish of Pen Selwood is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer Alanna Loder-Symonds, Tel: 07932 622511, email: [email protected]. 

The Diocesan Safeguarding Manager, Ben Goodhind: [email protected] Tel 01749 588917.  Out of hours emergency cover is available from 5pm-midnight, 7am-9am (Mon-Fri), 7am to midnight (Sat & Sun) and bank holidays. Call them on 0303 003 111.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. 

If necessary please report the matter to Somerset County Council Social Services, Tel 0300 123 2224. Alternatively if you have concerns about a child or young person you may contact Childline on 0800 1111. If there is immediate risk or danger please contact the police by dialling 999.