Candlemas

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St. Mary's Church, Chedzoy
Address
St. Mary's Church Ward Lane Chedzoy, TA7 8RL, United Kingdom

This marks the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, when Jesus was offered to his Father and revealed as the future Saviour of all people. This Sunday is the 40th day of the season of Christmas and the conclusion of Epiphany.

Called Candlemas because the church's candles are blessed and serve as a reminder that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World.

This service forms part of our regular Morning Worship for the First Sunday of the month.

St. Mary's Church, Chedzoy

Welcome to the website of St. Mary's Church, Chedzoy.

We are a traditional, rural village Church located in the heart of the Somerset Levels. Church life is well supported by an active team of volunteers. Services are held every Sunday and whether you live locally or are a visitor to the area you will be given a warm welcome.

Our Rector has retired and we are currently in interregnum. For wedding and baptism enquiries please contact the Area Dean, Revd Kirsty Wells on 01278 685480 or [email protected]. For general enquiries please email [email protected]

Get in touch

Revd Kirsty Wells, Area Dean - Sedgemoor Deanery

The Rectory
Vicarage Road
Woolavington
Bridgwater

TA7 8DX
Revd Kirsty Wells
01278 685480
Malcolm Friend - Church Administrator
01278 428641
What's on

Candlemas

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St. Mary's Church, Chedzoy
Address
St. Mary's Church Ward Lane Chedzoy, TA7 8RL, United Kingdom

This marks the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, when Jesus was offered to his Father and revealed as the future Saviour of all people. This Sunday is the 40th day of the season of Christmas and the conclusion of Epiphany.

Called Candlemas because the church's candles are blessed and serve as a reminder that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World.

This service forms part of our regular Morning Worship for the First Sunday of the month.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Chedzoy 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 (Linda Friend, Westland House, Front Street, Chedzoy TA7 8RE, 01278 - 428641) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Ben Goodhind, 01749 - 588917, [email protected]). 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."