ST BENEDICT'S CHURCH, GLASTONBURY

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St Benedict's viewed from the west

Finding Us

St Benedict's is located near the top of Benedict Street, which continues down from the bottom of Glastonbury High Street. Click here for a map (in a new window), courtesy of streetmap.co.uk.

We are currently not able to leave the church open, but a key is available for visitors in a nearby shop - see the notice on the north gate (the one that opens onto the road) for details.

Our regular service schedule is shown below.

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Who are we?

We are a Church of England congregation which forms part of a United Benefice with St John's in the High Street, and St Mary's at Meare.

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History

The church was originally dedicated to St. Benignus or St. Bennings and retained this until the middle of the 17th century. Bishop Benignus was a great friend and disciple of St. Patrick and became his successor.

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Regular Services

First and third Sundays of each month:

10.30 am

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Eucharist (lasts about an hour)

Second Sundays:

8.00 am

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Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer)

10.30 am

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Shared non-eucharistic worship with Glastonbury United Reformed Church.
Venue alternates between St Benedict's and the URC.

6.30 pm

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Songs of Praise

Fourth Sundays:

Joint Eucharist with St. John’s. Venue alternates.
10.30am when at St Benedicts, 9.30am when at St John's.

Fifth Sundays:

United Benefice worship with St. John’s and Meare. Venue and times vary.

Every Thursday:

10.30 am

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Eucharist (lasts about 40 minutes)