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 HERE.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding refers to the range of plans and activities that are put in place to protect children and adults who may be vulnerable to abuse and neglect from being exploited or harmed.
Safeguarding in the church community – making our churches safe for young people and vulnerable adults – is everyone’s responsibility.
If you wish to report concerns or abuse please call one of the numbers shown below:
Churchwardens:
Hilary Sage: (01458) 860197 | Email: hmsage@btinternet.com
Rachel Robinson: 07947 049 189 | Email: robinsonrachelm@btinternet.com
Benefice Safeguarding Officer:
Helen Roper Tel: 07436 856 451 Email: safeguarding@stbens-glastonbury.uk
Diocesan Safeguarding Manager:
Ben Goodhind Tel: (01749) 588917 Email: ben.goodhind@bathwells.anglican.org
DATES FOR THE DIARY at St Mary’s Church & in the Benefice:
2026
Sunday 21st June, 3 – 5pm: Strawberry Tea in church
Sunday 28th June, 10am: Benefice Sung Eucharist Service, at *St John’s Church (*Patronal Festival)
Sunday 5th July, 11am: Holy Communion
Sunday 12th July, 10am: Benefice Eucharist Service, at *St Ben’s Church (*Patronal Festival) & 12noon: Baptism (St Mary’s, Meare)
Saturday 18th July, 12.30pm: Wedding
Sunday 2nd August, 11am: Holy Communion
Thursday 20th August, 12noon: Wedding
Sunday 30th August, 10am: Benefice Service at St Ben’s Church
Sunday 28th November, 10.30am – 2.30pm: Christmas Bazaar in the Church Rooms
Friday 18th December, 2 – 4pm: Christmas Table Decoration Workshop in the Church Rooms
The Parish Office is usually open: Tuesday – Friday, 8.30am – 1pm.
Tel: (01458) 830060 | Email: abbeyparishes@gmail.com
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