The church is open every day for visits, quiet reflection and private prayer as follows:-
Information on current times of services can be found on Facebook and www.achurchnearyou.com
The year 2020 saw the 800th Anniversary of the first mention of a church on the site of St. George’s in Hinton St George, although it is highly likely that there has been a church here for much longer. To celebrate the presence of such a beautiful building and its continued role in village life down the ages, we planned a series of different celebratory events during the year. Most had to be delayed to 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. These included a ‘Dragon Procession’, Beating the Bounds of the Parish, a celebratory service and hog roast, a village art exhibition and many more! To find out more visit the website www.2020stgeorges.org
The Church, together with St Nicholas’ Church in Dinnington, is administered by the Parochial Church Council of Hinton St George with Dinnington and forms part of a joint Benefice which encompasses the villages of Merriott, Hinton St George, Dinnington and Lopen. Currently, the post of Rector is held as a job share by Revs Julia and Bob Hicks.
The current general pattern of services is as follows:
The 10.30am services are normally followed by tea, coffee and biscuits
For up to date details of services, please check our monthly ‘Church Link Magazine’, ‘The Hinton Hound’ and posters in the church porches.
A Charitable trust, Our Church St. George’s Building Trust, was set up in 2016 with the following purpose: For the benefit of the public to: “maintain, repair, restore, preserve, improve and enhance the fabric of the church of St. George located in the village of Hinton St. George in the county of Somerset, its monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, stained glass, ornaments and other chattels and its churchyard”. For the avoidance of doubt The Trust is not involved with the functioning of the Church as a place of worship. Learn more at the Trust’s website: www.ourchurchhinton.org.uk
Other Events
All sorts of other activities and events are held in the church during the year. We have talks, lectures, concerts, charity lunches, flower festivals and more. Please see the ‘Church Link Magazine’ and church posters for up to date information.
Supporting our Churches
Hinton’s 15th century church was in the past largely sustained and supported by the Poulett family. Today, the church remains a lively centre for worship, fellowship and outreach. All the funds needed to maintain the Grade I listed building – building fabric, churchyard, insurance, heating etc, and the Parish Share, which pays for the clergy across the Diocese – must be raised locally. If you would like to help, please contact PCC Treasurer.
A Charitable trust, Our Church St. George’s Building Trust, was set up in 2016 with the following purpose: For the benefit of the public to: “maintain, repair, restore, preserve, improve and enhance the fabric of the church of St. George located in the village of Hinton St. George in the county of Somerset, its monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, stained glass, ornaments and other chattels and its churchyard”. For the avoidance of doubt The Trust is not involved with the functioning of the Church as a place of worship. Learn more at the Trust’s website: www.ourchurchhinton.org.uk
The ancient church dates at least to the early 13th century. The chancel is from the 1300s, the chancel arch, nave, and south porch a century later, though the structure of the nave is thought to be older. The church was restored in 1863, thought to have reproduced original detail. The church is part of the Merriott Benefice with Merriott All Saints with Hinton and Lopen.
