Our Church
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin originates from the thirteenth century but was rebuilt c1500-1510 and had some restoration in 1894 and 1904. The tower dates from around […]
Author Archives: revrichardterrell
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Each week The Reverend Richard Terrell reflectsupon the biblical readingfrom The Common Worship Lectionarythat is used in local churches SERMONTHE STORMS OF LIFE GOSPEL READINGMark chapter 4 verses 35 to […]
CORONAVRUS
In common with other churches, Norton Church will not be holding any Services during the current pandemic. The current regulations have meant the church being closed for Public Worship. However […]
EVENTS
OPEN AIR HARVEST With coronavirus restricting the use of the church the 2020 Harvest Thanksgiving was held in the Churchyard and subject to the constraints imposed by the pandemic. The […]
FESTIVAL NEWS
There is currently uncertainty over the events that can be held for the 2021 Norton Festival because of the possibility of continuing coronavirus constraints. A DATE FOR THE DIARY IS:- […]
Remembrance
SOMME 100 The Battle of the Somme was one of the largest and most well-known battles of the First World War. It lasted from 1st July until 18th November 1916. […]
Bible Fest
RUBBISHED OR REVERED What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Bible’? Perhaps you ‘rubbish’ it as a huge heavy book found in the front of churches or […]
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Many of the churches in the area celebrate Harvest Festival in September or October. The Norton Church Harvest Festival is normally on the second Sunday of October. In 2017 […]
GARDENS FESTIVAL REFLECTION
A Thank You Party, at the end of the 2016 Season of The Norton Festival of Gardens Open, provided an opportunity to reflect upon the Event. Thirty-nine gardens were opened […]
THE BENEFICE CHOIR
The Benefice Choir is mainly drawn from the parishes of Norton sub Hamdon, Chiselborough, West and Middle Chinnock but singers come from beyond. The Choirmaster is Chris Denman, a local […]
