Welcome to our Website 

St John the Baptist Church,

Bridgwater

We are Worshipping and Serving God 

in the Parish and Communities 

on the Eastside of the River Parrett

(including Eastover and Kings Down)

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Quick Tour of St John's

We are part of the Church of England  

We are also a member of Inclusive Church which means we are working hard to include everyone, irrespective of economic power, gender, mental health, physical ability, ethnicity / heritage or sexuality. All of who you are is welcome at St John's 

Contact: Revd Lis Sparrow  01278 422540   revlisstjohnbridgwater@gmail.com

We take Safeguarding very seriously.

If you have any concerns for a child or a vulnerable adult please contact our parish Safeguarding Officer (a voluntary position) Mary Winning 01278 433301 or the Central Diocesan Team . Our Safeguarding Policy & Contact Details here

We hope you find our website informative

We are always interested in hearing your thoughts, comments and suggestions. 

Below is some essential information which can also be found in more detail on other pages.

We meet to together to Worship God on:

In the church building

Sunday 10:30am Holy Communion with Hymns


1st Wednesday of Month 10am Holy Communion

Said Communion service in the Lady Chapel

Online Worship

Monday 6pm Compline (Pre-recorded on Facebook & YouTube)

Wednesday 10am Midweek Worship (except 1st Wed of  Month) Live on Facebook then uploaded to YouTube later in the day

If you have any questions or queries please contact  the Vicar: 

Revd Lis Sparrow  01278 422540  or revlisstjohnbridgwater@gmail.com

News & 

What's On       

It maybe easier for you to view on here                

RSS Feed Link is here

 Facebook Group Page is here 

YouTube here

Holy Week & Easter Services

click here

Life Events ~ Occasions when Our Story and God's Story meet

Just Ask -St John's is with you every step of your journey

Baptism or Christening

Christenings

Weddings

Weddings

Funerals

Funerals

Enquiries for Christenings (Baptism), Weddings & Banns, Renewal of Wedding Vows, Funerals

please contact Revd Lis Sparrow on 01278 422540

Historical Baptism, Marriage and Burial Records 

The majority of these records are held centrally at Somerset Heritage Centre https://www.somerset.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/copies-of-certificates/Please check with them before approaching the church