Christ Church Henton is due to reopen from Sunday 31st May 2026. Henton Church has been closed since Monday 29th December 2025 for revitalisation work. (Please see the Revilatisation Page for more details.) However, there will be a services at Christ Church Henton on: - 9am Easter Sunday (5th April) - in the Churchyard - weather permitting - please bring chairs and blankets to sit on - 9am Sunday 10th May - Holy Communion - in the Church, followed by APCM - 10:30am Sunday 31st May - All Together Communion - in the Church And a Special Plant Sale and BBQ followed by a Baroque Concert on Saturday 10th May (see events for more details). While the revitalisation work is taking place people are encouraged to visit Christ Church Coxley or St Matthew's Church, Wookey. Some services at the other churches have been added to Christ Church Henton's service schedule, but please visit the churches individual pages.

Ascension Day 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

40 days after Easter, we are celebrating the ascension of Jesus to Heaven, with a special Holy Communion service. This year the service is taking place in Wookey Church.

All Together Communion

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

Join us at this Holy Communion service, which is a chance for people from all three parishes to worship together each month. The service is for all ages, with singing, Bible readings, prayers, and a short talk. There is space for children to play and be creative in the church, or they can join in with the service. This is a more relaxed church service than other Holy Communion services, making it great if you're exploring your faith. Everyone is welcome, and there's a chance to chat to other people after the service over coffee.

Wookey to Coxley Rogation Walk

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Matthew's, Wookey
Address
St Matthew's, Wookey, St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom

We’ll meet at Wookey Church at 3pm for our annual prayer walk, this year going from Wookey to Coxley. As we walk we’ll be stopping to pray for key places in our communities. We’ll end the walk at Coxley Church, where there’ll be tea and cakes. The walk will go along roads, footpaths and some uneven surfaces. Well behaved dogs are welcome to join in too. If people would just like to attend the refreshments at Coxley Church you are very welcome to do so! We aim to be there around 4:30pm. No need to book – just turn up.

Afternoon Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday at for 45 mins
Venue
Dove Cottage
Address
Dove Cottage, Wells Road Henton Wells 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.

Pentecost All Age Celebration

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

At Pentecost we give thanks for God's spirit - changing and empowering Jesus' followers. Jesus’ disciples changed from being fearful to courageous. Jesus was no longer with them physically, but God’s Holy Spirit was and still can bring us courage and fullness of life. There'll be Holy Communion, songs, Bible readings, prayers and a short talk to inspire.

This is the only service taking place in our churches this Sunday, so we hope that you can join us!

All Together Communion at Henton

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

This is a special treat - a chance for people from all three parishes to come and worship together in Henton Church, after the successful completion of Phase 1 of Christ Church Henton Revitalising!

Join us at this Holy Communion service, for all ages, with singing, Bible readings, prayers, and a short talk. There is space for children to play and be creative in the church, or they can join in with the service. This is a more relaxed church service than other Holy Communion services, making it great if you're exploring your faith. Everyone is welcome, and there's a chance to chat to other people after the service over coffee.

Afternoon Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday at for 45 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
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.

Resurrection & After

Occurring
Thursday 07 May 2026, Thursday 04 June 2026, Thursday 11 June 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
Private Residence in Henton
Address
Private Residence in Henton, Henton Somerset, BA5 1PD

We’ll look at and discuss paintings of the apostle Peter’s activities following Christ’s resurrection: healing people and God breaking him out of prison! We’ll compare the accounts in both renaissance and modern artworks.

These are standalone sessions so don’t worry if you can’t come along to both. Contact Katrina to confirm the locations where we’ll be meeting: [email protected]

Please note that the last session is taking place in Wookey Church.

Sunday Breakfast

Occurring
Monthly. 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. Arrive anytime between 9am and 9:30am. 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 a wonderful way to explore your faith. New people and families are always welcome to come along.

Evensong

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Christ Church, Henton
Address
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.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. 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 inside Henton Church. There will be hymns, prayers, Bible readings and a short sermon too. Plus tea and coffee served after the service, before the start of the Annual Meeting.

Coxley to Wookey Goat Farm Rogation Walk

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Coxley
Address
Christ Church, Coxley, Main Road Coxley Wells Somerset, BA5 1RG, United Kingdom

We’re delighted to be holding a return prayer walk this year. In May, we walked from Wookey Church to Coxley Church, and in June we'll complete the circle by walking from Coxley Church to Wookey Goat Farm, via Polsham and Fenny Castle.

We’ll set off at 10am from Coxley Church, and we’ll pause to pray for key places in our communities: farms, rivers, businesses etc. The walk will go along roads, footpaths and some uneven surfaces. Well behaved dogs are very welcome.

We plan to reach Wookey Goat Farm around 12 noon for a buffet lunch! There’s no need to book – just turn up at Coxley Church!

How to be Strong ...?

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church, Coxley
Address
Christ Church, Coxley, Main Road Coxley Wells Somerset, BA5 1RG, United Kingdom

Did you love the 1990’s 'Gladiators’ TV series? This is your chance to come and meet Warren Furman (‘Ace’), who will be sharing the lessons he’s learnt as he’s gone from tv celebrity to become an ordained priest.

As part of ‘Wonder-full Wells’ events, Coxley Church are hosting ‘How to be Strong’: a café afternoon with lots of activities for children and adults (3-4:30pm Thursday 25th June).

A not to be missed opportunity, and will be a wonderful experience for all!

BCP Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 26 Jul 2026
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.

All Together Communion at Henton

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

Join us as people from all three parishes to come and worship together. We're rotating the services around the three churches, and this time we're in Henton Church.

Join us at this Holy Communion service, for all ages, with singing, Bible readings, prayers, and a short talk. There is space for children to play and be creative in the church, or they can join in with the service. This is a more relaxed church service than other Holy Communion services, making it great if you're exploring your faith. Everyone is welcome, and there's a chance to chat to other people after the service over coffee.

BCP Morning Prayer

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

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