Holy Cross Church, Seend – Wellsprings Benefice

A dramatic view of an ancient stone church with a towering, crenelated tower, surrounded by a historic graveyard filled with weathered tombstones. The church features intricate Gothic windows and is framed by tall, leafless trees and a large evergreen under a sky with wispy clouds and patches of blue. The scene is bathed in soft sunlight, casting gentle shadows across the grass.

Our church has welcomed all people to worship for the past 600 years, that leaves an impression that can be felt through the very stones which protect you when you enter the building. And a church is so much more than just the stones and glass, it’s a living part of the community it serves. There is peace here and you sense the comfort that comes only through time, the goodness of prayer and the kindness of strangers. Come and join us one Sunday and feel the power of God at work on Earth in this village, in this church. God bless you

There is Holy Communion at Holy Cross every Sunday as well as Evensong once a month. Some of our services use the modern language Common Worship, and strike a balance between being dignified and being relaxed. Our 8 am service, our ‘High Eucharist’, and our monthly Evensong use the beautiful and timeless language of the Book of Common Prayer.

After our 11 am services, we have tea and coffee together.

Visitors are always welcome, and it’s OK to pop in for a look if you just want to try church.

The church is open for private prayer and reflection every day.

Normal Pattern of Services

First Sunday of the Month
11 am Holy Communion

Second Sunday of the Month
8 am Holy Communion

Third Sunday of the Month
11 am High Eucharist

Fourth Sunday of the Month
11 am Holy Communion
Evensong 4 pm (winter time) or 6 pm (summer time)

Services for the coming Sunday are here.

Getting Here

The church lies just south of the High Street in Seend, near the manor house.

Address – High Street, Seend, SN12 6NR. There is usually parking in the lane that leads to the church, but failing that the High Street is possible are the recognised car parks on Rusty Lane.

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History

The west tower of Holy Cross dates to the 14th Century (with a 15th Century bell stage), most of the church dates slightly later, to around 1450, with the North Aisle rebuilt in 1498, and the chancel much more modern, being largely the product of an 1876 ‘restoration’ by A.J. Style