Stogumber Church

07/09/2026

Churchyard grave locations:
The grave records and the map have been updated, so if you are looking for the graves or family and ancestors, please see this webpage: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11345/page/60096/view/
We are in the process of double-checking the map and records, so if you notice any errors or omissions, please email [email protected]. Volunteers to help check the map would be very welcome!

Grave locations - Stogumber Church

03/09/2026

Lovely concert tomorrow (Friday 4th Sept) at 7.30pm with Chris Staniland's bar open before the concert and in the interval. Tickets on the door.

14/08/2026

Organic Cooking Apples in the Church Porch
Donations please to replace money stolen from.shop - place in jar or in wall safe in Church or in Shop

13/08/2026

Stolen from the Shop yesterday was the ticket sales money - about £250 😥. Half was going to the musicians and half towards keeping the church running. We're hoping that many more people are planning to buy tickets... it will be a very enjoyable concert in a beautiful setting. Bar open before the concert and in the interval.

02/08/2026

NOT TO BE MISSED!

MONKSILVER EVENSONG
3Oth August at 6pm

We are delighted and excited to be welcoming Dr William McVicker BA PHD LRAM to Monksilver to play our organ for Evensong on Sunday 30th August.

William is an internationally acclaimed Organist. He is Organ Curator at London’s Royal Festival Hall and Reading Town Hall. He has performed in many countries including Australia and New Zealand and conducted eleven stage productions, undertaken extensive tours and made numerous recordings for the BBC and others. His recordings are frequently to be heard on Classic FM. He has published several books, his latest is The Tonal Architecture and Music of the English Organ, in two huge volumes.

He has served as a member of the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England (CFCE), Church Buildings Organs Committee (CBC) and was a Trustee of the ON Fund. An Honorary Member of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology, he was elected an Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.

Do join us for what promises to be a very special service. All are welcome.

Arrive early to hear a brief impromptu recital as William prepares for the service.

27/07/2026

A great concert coming up - make a note in your diary

04/07/2026

All very welcome to join us for any of the services this month - click on the image to see all the dates. With best wishes

16/06/2026

OPEN GARDENS: ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING YEAR!
We have made about £14,000 profit!

Huge thanks to:
> The team doing the Fabulous Food in the Village Hall, and at home making all those tasty dishes.
> The gardeners whose wondrous creations attracted people from as far away as Cornwall.
> The car park stewards and ticket-sellers welcoming and guiding hundreds of visitors.
> The bric a brac and plant stalls which added to the enjoyment of visitors and funds raised, and the art exhibition showcasing local talents.
> The people doing publicity, putting-up banners and posters that brought people to us, and the shelter outside the village hall that protected them from the elements.
> Everyone who gave generously their time, money, bric a brac and plants.
> AND ALL OF YOU WHO CAME, PAID, LOOKED, ATE, DRANK, BOUGHT AND APPRECIATED.

For the church, the funds raised enable us to continue to do regular maintenance and minor repairs, which should enable us to avoid crises and emergency appeals that are necessary when villages are unable to provide the ongoing care that these ancient and beautiful buildings require. We are very grateful for this support.

And I am sure the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Children's Hospice South West equally value the help that their share of the profits will be in continuing their vital work.

THANK YOU

10/06/2026

3 days to go to the Stogumber Open Gardens charity weekend, and the weather looks ideal for strolling around gardens and enjoying the hard work undertaken by others! And then relaxing with a bite to eat or a cuppa at the Village Hall, or exploring the plants and bric-a-brac stalls. Or if you need a break from the sun and heat, rest in the lovely and unusual church with its art exhibition. There’s something for everyone!

There are 16 gardens to view, only £11 for the weekend, with plenty of free parking, Sat Nav TA4 3TG, what3words: payer.self.brew. Dogs on leads are welcome in many areas.

04/06/2026

Our services in June
[Click on picture to see all dates]
All are very welcome
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or concerns