St Mary’s Church, is part of the Church of England Glastonbury Benefice, with St John the Baptist and St Benedict’s Churches in Glastonbury.
The building dates from 14th Century and has many historical features. Today it is an inclusive, friendly, village church and visitors always receive a warm welcome.
Services
A Holy Communion Service is held on the first Sunday of the month at 11am in St Mary’s Church. On the fifth Sunday, there is usually a Benefice Communion Service held in each church, alternately.
You can view the Weekly News Letter for Sunday 14th December HERE.
Churchwardens:
Hilary Sage: hmsage@btinternet.com / (01458) 860197
Rachel Robinson: robinsonrachelm@btinternet.com / 07947 049189
DATES FOR THE DIARY:
Sunday 14th December, 6pm: CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE, St Mary’s Church.
Tuesday 16th December, 2pm: Meare Village Primary School’s Christmas Service, St Mary’s Church.
Wednesday 17th December, 10am: CUTTING OF THE THORN CEREMONY, St John’s Church.
Friday 19th December, 2pm: Christmas Table Decoration Workshop in the Church Rooms.
CHRISTMAS EVE: 4pm, BLESSING OF THE CRIB SERVICE & 10pm, ‘MIDNIGHT’ MASS, St Mary’s, Church.
CHRISTMAS DAY: 10am, BENEFICE CHRISTMAS DAY EUCHARIST, St John’s Church.
Sunday 28th December, 10am: BENEFICE EUCHARIST, St John’s Church
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Sunday 4th January, 11am: Holy Communion, St Mary’s Church, Meare.
The Parish Office is usually open: Tuesday – Friday, 8.30am – 1pm.
Tel: (01458) 830060 | Email: abbeyparishes@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CLOSURE: The Office will be closed from Monday 22nd December 2025 – Monday 5th January 2026 incl, reopening at 8.30am on Tuesday 6th January.
Download St Mary’s 700 leaflet (PDF)
