St Laurence Church in East Harptree has its origins in the 12th century and contains many fine features, stained glass and wall paintings. Test
The church has long standing connections with the local community and is currently the focus of Project Newton, an initiative to carry out urgent repairs, improve the environment of the churchyard and provide opportunities to get involved in church life. Particularly strong links exist with East Harptree Primary School, Harptrees History Society and East Harptree Environment Group.
The church is part of a United Parish with West Harptree and Hinton Blewett, which produces a monthly Parish News magazine communicating information about the church, community groups, activities and more. If you’d like to receive the magazine please contact gill.stobart57@gmail.com.
We are not currently running our usual Sunday services at the moment because of the Coronavirus crisis, but we are holding regular Thursday morning services and keeping the overall situation under review.
The services are as follows:
| DATE | SERVICE | VENUE | LED BY |
| Thursday December 3rd | Morning Prayer | St Laurence | Mary Cookson |
| Sunday December 6th second Sunday of Advent | Morning Service | on line | Catherine Llewellyn Evans |
| Thursday December 10th | Communion | St Mary’s | Revd Tony Wilds |
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Sunday December 13th Third Sunday of Advent |
Morning Service |
on line |
Revd Trevor Stubbs |
| Thursday December 17th | Morning Prayer | St Mary’s | Mary Cookson |
| Sunday December 20th Fourth Sunday of Advent | Morning Service | online | Revd Trevor Stubbs |
| Thursday December 24th Christmas Eve | Communion | St Mary’s | Revd Catherine LlewellynEvans |
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| Carols and Lessons | 0n line | Arranged by Tricia Rees Jones |
| Friday December 25th Christmas Day | Morning Service | on line | Revd Trevor Trevor Stubbs |
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| All age service | St Laurence | Butcher family |
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Sunday December 27th First Sunday of Christmas |
Morning Service |
on line |
Revd Trevor Stubbs |
There is also an online service every Sunday. If you’d like to join, you’ll find the link on the East Harptree Facebook page or you receive the link via email by contacting Mary or Guy (details below).
We’re currently without a permanent vicar. Please contact the churchwardens, Guy Stobart (guywstobart55@gmail.com or 01761 221505) or Mary Cookson (robertcookson@btinternet.com or 01761 221854) for information about St Laurence, services, weddings, funerals or baptisms and the relevant fees.
The United Parish, in all aspects of its life, is committed to and will promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It fully accepts and endorses the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. You can read the full safeguarding policy and safeguarding pocket card if you’d like to know more. If you have any concerns or questions, contact our safeguarding officer,Gill Stobart on 01761221505 or gill.stobart57@gmail.com. You can also contact the Diocese of Bath and Wells to discuss concerns or abuse.