St Matthew's Day

for 2 hours
St Matthew's, Wookey
St Matthew's, Wookey, St Matthew's Terrace Wookey Wells Somerset, BA5 1JR, United Kingdom
Wookey Church is dedicated to St Matthew, one of Jesus’ disciples. He collected taxes for the Romans so, he wasn’t popular with everyone, but went on to write the first of the gospels. Join us as we celebrate St Matthew’s Day.

This year is a treat for history fans, especially those with an interest in Wookey. See fascinating excerpts from a book started in 1789 which details how the Church played a part in caring for the poor, including apprentices from this period.

There'll also be tours of the tower to enjoy an amazing view of Wookey, and tea and yummy cakes to enjoy too! Plus see some of the special treasures inside the church. Plus a treasure hunt for children to enjoy!

This is a great opportunity for adults and children to discover more about this fascinating building in our villages and the role it’s played in the history of Wookey. Plus find out more about the life and legend of St Matthew. There’s no charge for anything, but donations are very welcome.

St Matthew's, Wookey

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St Matthew's Church is a beautiful church in the village of Wookey, near Wells. We are part of a group of 3 churches and 4 parishes, known as a benefice, which are looked after by Revd Jan Shellard-James.

There are services almost every Sunday, except during some months on the third Sunday of the month. Also if there is a 5th Sunday in a month, a service might take place at a different church in the benefice. There is also a weekly Holy Communion service which is held every Wednesday. You are very welcome to come to any of our services or events, and details of these can be found on this website, or on our own website www.chwchurches.co.uk There are also more details about the this church and the benefice on our website.

If you have any enquiries about baptisms, christenings, weddings, funerals or memorials please get in touch with us.

We look forward to welcoming you to our church!

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St Matthew's Day

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

Wookey Church is dedicated to St Matthew, one of Jesus’ disciples. He collected taxes for the Romans so, he wasn’t popular with everyone, but went on to write the first of the gospels. Join us as we celebrate St Matthew’s Day.

This year is a treat for history fans, especially those with an interest in Wookey. See fascinating excerpts from a book started in 1789 which details how the Church played a part in caring for the poor, including apprentices from this period.

There'll also be tours of the tower to enjoy an amazing view of Wookey, and tea and yummy cakes to enjoy too! Plus see some of the special treasures inside the church. Plus a treasure hunt for children to enjoy!

This is a great opportunity for adults and children to discover more about this fascinating building in our villages and the role it’s played in the history of Wookey. Plus find out more about the life and legend of St Matthew. There’s no charge for anything, but donations are very welcome.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Wookey is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Bath & Wells’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Richard Henderson via email: [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Ben Goodhind via email: [email protected] or via phone on 01749 588917 or 07834 514842. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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