The combined Benefice of the East side of the Quantock Hills. The Churches of Aisholt, Enmore, Goathurst, Holford with Dodington, Kilve with Kilton & Lilstock, Nether Stowey, Over Stowey, Spaxton with Charlynch and Stringston.
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For general information about the church feel free to use the contact information below. However, for information about the possibility of booking a wedding in St Edwards - as opposed to its facilities or coming to see the church - please contact the Benefice Administrator , Alison Hoare preferably by email [email protected] or tel: (01278) 732 855.
For details about the whole benefice and further contact information use the benefice website. Quantock Villages Benefice
Benefice Rector, Rev Eleanor King, tel: (01278) 734 777 email: [email protected]
St. Margaret’s Church has a long and a colourful history of worship which presents challenges and opportunities for its current small community of faithful folk. Many visitors call by to appreciate the history and beauty of its fine features including the stained glass windows and pew ends.
We are a friendly bunch and have recently welcomed international families to our worship services. We offer a mix of styles, mainly traditional but sometimes incorporating wider participation, visiting speakers and new liturgy.
Visitors are always welcome and usually stay to share coffee and refreshments or enjoy our new community garden with picnic bench offering a relaxed break for all who visit here.
The parish church of St Mary, the Virgin, has stood in the village for well over 800 years, although it has received modernisation and refurbishment during the past two centuries.
Services are always held in the church on the first and fourth Sundays of the month, with a combined celebration of Holy Communion, with Holford & Kilve, on the second Sunday, (three month rotation). On the third Sunday we celebrate a Cafe Style Worship, which in winter is held in local homes, and in the summer is in the church or outdoors.
For many years we have held a Parish Picnic in the summer, usually the second Sunday in August.
Our regular services are all at 11:00am and we most warmly welcome all who are in the area to come a join us in joyful worship. Our singing is quite robust!!
Welcome to St Mary's, Nether Stowey
Welcome to the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul Over Stowey, a traditional village church and a place of worship for over a thousand years. Services are held here every Sunday, with coffee and refreshments offered after the 9.30am services. Our worship is drawn equally from the book of common prayer, and more contemporary liturgies. All visitors are warmly welcomed at our services.
The church is open every day. We invite you to stay, rest a while, soak up the atmosphere and if you wish, leave requests for prayer.
If you love old buildings and have an interest in history, the building has many notable features, including Burne-Jones windows, mediaeval bench ends, a magnificent brass candelabrum and a fine set of six bells. Leaflets are available with more information. Please feel free to browse.
The parish of Over Stowey 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’s 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.