Church Information
Position Vacant for Vicar in a ‘house for duty post’
4 RURAL SOMERSET PARISHES near FROME, working in close harmony are seeking someone for a House for Duty role.
Who do we seek? Someone who is wanting to share their faith with us and encourage a sense of the church being part of everyday village life.
What can we offer in return? Supportive PCCs with a Benefice administrator
Being part of the Frome Deanery in a 4 bedroom bungalow in the heart of Mells village
Strong support from retired clergy and lay worship leaders
Set in the stunning countryside of the Mendip Hills you would be warmly welcomed by our active and supportive congregations who have worked together during the interregnum.
The agreed pattern of ministry for this house for duty post is to work 6 sessions including Sunday each week.
Applications still accepted – Please email Sally Rosa
mailto: sallyrosa297@yahoo.co.uk
“A picture can convey 1000 words” so please take a look at our Profile to get to know us better.
Church Services
We have 2 Service per month + 3 Benefice Services per year. Join us for communion every 3rd Sunday at 9.30am. Or every 4th Sunday for an informal non-liturgical lay -led service comprising of sung worship, extemporary prayer, Bible reading and a short reflection
Our services are filled music and a welcoming community. Services are usually followed by tea, coffee and sometimes cake.
Any updates to services or additional information can be found here.
Grade 1 listed C12th church
The Church is open every day from 8am – 10pm.
Our Grade 1 listed C12th church was built on earlier foundations in 12th Century during Norman times. The walls consist of random rubble with a stone dressing. The church has many features of other architectural periods. It was lengthened and a the tower added in 13th Century. The three stage tower has corner buttresses and a saddleback roof. The porch was built in 14th Century and the North Transept in the 18th Century. The Minstrel Gallery is Elizabethan and can be accessed from an outside staircase on north west corner of the tower. Also of note are the fine Jacobean boxed pews seating only 80. The ribbed barrel vault ceiling from the 17th Century which is currently due for repair.
If you would like to donate to our church fund, please use link below
Special Events
Join us for our special events! From Christmas celebrations, Mothering Sunday with Bouquet making | Easter followed by Egg Roll or Harvest Festival followed by Harvest supper. We offer a variety of events that bring people together in joy, love, and support. Keep an eye on our Events Page for upcoming special services that you wonʼt want to miss!
Flower & Cleaning Rota
Please follow link below for Rota
We also have a biannual church yard tidy up, usually Spring and Autumn. Dates on Events Page and Village WhatsApp Group
Safeguarding Contact Details
Who will you talk to if you observe or are told about child or adult safeguarding concerns?
- Great Elm Parish Safeguarding Officer
- Richard King
- Contact number : 07980 401306
- Email: greatelmpso@gmail.com
To whom are you directly accountable?
- Safeguarding Manager Ben Goodhind
- Contact number : 01749 588917
- ben.goodhind@bathwells.anglican.org
