Parish Church

 

 

 

Welcome to the Parish of Combe St. Nicholas and the church. It has probably been a place of Christian worship since the 10th century. A Norman church was built in the 12th century and this was replaced in the 13th century. In the middle of the 15th century the church was enlarged and  partly rebuilt. Apart from some additions in Victorian times, it remains largely unchanged to this day.

A number of repairs and minor changes have taken place over the last few years. These have included the provision of a toilet block next to the school; repairs to the bell tower; the removal of the front two rows of pews, filling of the aisle and carpeting. This has provided an excellent performance space with mainly free concerts being held throughout the year.

Our Vicar the Rev. Phil Regan retired at the end of March. Phil was also responsible for two other parishes, Wambrook and Whitestaunton, also for the  “church in the field”, Ham Church.

Until a new Vicar is appointed responsibility for the management of the Church rests with the Lay Reader and churchwarden, Greg Hoare (01460 68799), and the other churchwarden, Mrs. C. Liney (63287) together with the Parochial Church Council. The PCC has the responsibility of finding the funds to run the Church and also contribute towards the running of the Diocese.

The Parish Council provides financial assistance towards the cost of maintaining the churchyard.

Music for services is provided by volunteer organists. Services are supported by a mixed adult choir. The church bells are rung for some services and for weddings. There is an active group of bellringers.

 

 

 

The Parish is in the Diocese of Bath and Wells and the Archdeaconry of Taunton (www.bathandwells.org.uk) and the Rural Deanery of Crewkerne and Ilminster (www.crewkerne-ilminster-deanery.org)

The parishes produce a bi-monthly church magazine, Cloverleaf. This is delivered to homes in the three parishes. It is funded by advertisements that are placed on a yearly basis. Articles from individuals and organisations should be delivered to the Vicarage or sent to csnparishmag@btinternet.com.

Services

Midweek Communion, Thursdays  10.00am (first Thursday at the Methodist Church). Home Communions 2nd Thursday.

December 2008

 

7th 11.00am Family Service
14th 9.30am Holy Communion
  11.00am Joint carol service
  3.00pm Masonic carol service
15th 7.30pm Local Ladies carol service
18th 2.00pm School carol service
21st 11.00am Carol service
24th 5.30pm Crib and Christingle service
  11.45pm Midnight mass
25th 11.00am Christmas Holy Communion
28th 10.00am Joint Benefice Holy Communion at St. Mary's Chard
31st 11.45pm Ringing in the New Year with prayers and cheer

 

January 2009

 

4th 11.00am Family Service
11th 9.30am Holy Communion
18th 11.00am Matins
25th 9.30am Holy Communion