St Laurence Church in East Harptree has its origins in the 12th century and contains many fine features, stained glass and wall paintings.
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.
Church Services for the United Parish can be seen in the noticeboard outside the church |
There is 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.