It is the base for a people who worship our wonderful God, and meet for prayer, study, music, fellowship and social activities, and a place for individuals to come for quiet, reflection and personal time with God.

The church has Norman origins, although much of the building dates from the 13th-15th centuries. St Mary's is Axminster's parish church and the oldest building in the town. St Mary's has been Grade II* Listed since 1950

The Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin is one of 8 local churches in the Axe Valley Mission Community.  

Please find our latest weekly Pews News about what is going on in the Axe Valley Mission Community under 'news and notices' on the menu on the left and click on  'Notice sheets'