Sunday Breakfast

Occurring
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Henton Village Hall
Address
Henton Village Hall, Henton Wells Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Join us at this informal breakfast at Henton Village Hall. There'll be food, an optional quiz and a talk. There is also activities and crafts for children. This is a great monthly event to attend, and new people and families are always welcome to come along.

Afternoon Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday at for 45 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Join people in Henton and the surrounding area as we pray together for individuals, for the village and the world.

Holy Communion

Occurring
In January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Join us for a service of Holy Communion. There will be hymns, prayers, Bible readings and a short sermon too. Plus tea and coffee served after the service.

BCP Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Join us for a traditional Holy Communion service using the Book of Common Prayer.

Celebration of Autumn

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Wookey Farm
Address
Wookey Farm, Monksford Lane Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1DT

There's an exciting autumn event for children and families happening at Wookey Goat Farm! There’ll be a range of activities for children to enjoy, including: a bear hunt trail, crafts, visiting the goats, a Bible story, and refreshments. Plus, wet weather can’t spoil this fun afternoon. No fees and no need to book places, but please let us know if you have any dietary requirements by emailing: [email protected]

Inspired to Follow: the Old Testament

Occurring
Thursday 19 September 2024, Thursday 26 September 2024, Thursday 10 October 2024, Thursday 17 October 2024, Thursday 07 November 2024, Thursday 14 November 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Deepen your faith in this short course by using paintings from The National Gallery. We are going to be holding a 6 week course looking at the story of the first half of the Bible: the Old Testament. Each week we’ll look at a different painting and focus on a different event as described in the Bible. The course will be held in Henton Church on Thursday evenings for the first two sessions in September, and will then be held in a private home in Henton for the remaining four sessions during October and November. The course will be starting on Thursday 19th September, and will have two sessions a month. Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend this course.

Evensong

Occurring
In February, April, May, July, August, September, October, November. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Christ Church, Henton, Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Join us for a traditional and musical evening service.

This is a beautiful service, which uses service booklets so that you know which parts the minister says, and which parts the congregation say aloud. One of the main parts of the service is the Psalm for the day, which is either said aloud or sung. This is followed by readings from the Bible, including the joyous words of the Virgin Mary when she learned she would give birth to Jesus, and the heartfelt words of Simeon, when he recognises the Messiah when he meets Jesus. The service ends with prayers: the Lord's Prayer, the prayer for the day, a prayer for peace and a prayer for help against troubles. There are four hymns which are sung during the service, and a a short talk too.

Benefice Holy Communion Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's, Wookey, St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

On this fifth Sunday we’re gathering in Wookey Church to share Holy Communion. We’ll be focusing on the wonder of creation and celebrating the wisdom of Saint Francis of Assisi who had a supreme care of nature and animals. There’ll also be singing of hymns accompanied by the organ, prayers, and Bible readings. We hope that you will join us!

Harvest Festival

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Join us as we give thanks for the harvest during this annual service, which is very special with the farms, fields and countryside located all around us. We'll thank God for his blessings over the harvest. There'll also be prayers, a short sermon and refreshments after the service too! Please bring any food donations to the service with you, and these will go to Wells Foodbank.

Talk: Domestic British Gardens

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Come and listen to an interesting illustrated talk by Richard Kay of Lawrences Auctioneers about domestic British gardens from 1850 to 1910. Please arrive from 7pm for a 7:30pm start. There's free entry and a cash bar. Donations are welcome, and funds will go to Henton Revitalising.

Benefice All Souls Day Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's, Wookey, St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

Join us as we celebrate the All Souls Day. This is a very special day where we remember those who have died and are no longer with us. We are gathering together in one church to celebrate this special day with prayers, the lighting of t-lights, and a short sermon. If you have lost someone you care about in the past or recently you are especially welcome to join us!

Remembrance Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

We'll gather together to pay our respects for those who serve, have served, been injured and given their lives in past or present wars. We especially think of the local people who died during World War 1 and World War 2, and we'll lay wreaths at the memorial to them, after a time of silent reflection and remembrance. We'll then have a short service of remembrance with hymns, prayers and a short sermon. We hope that you are able to join us as we pay our respects to those to whom we owe so much.

Inspired to Follow: the Early Church

Occurring
Thursday 08 August 2024, Thursday 15 August 2024, Thursday 22 August 2024, Thursday 29 August 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
Christ Church, Henton, Wells Road Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD, United Kingdom

Deepen your faith in this short course by using paintings from The National Gallery. We are going to be holding a 4 week course looking at the story of the early Christian Church and finishing with what heaven might be like. Each week we’ll look at a different painting and focus on a different event as described in the Bible. This is a great continuation of the earlier course, but can also be enjoyed as a stand-alone course. The course will be held in Henton Church on Thursday evenings over four weeks, starting on Thursday 8th August. Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend this course.