Lent Sermons by our Benefice Guest Preachers

Click/tap the picture of the preacher below to watch their sermon.


The first sermon was given on 9th March by Prof. Simon Keyes, Professor of Reconciliation and Peacebuilding at the University of Winchester.

Professor Keyes introduces ideas about reconciliation is and, in particular, why walking backwards might be a useful metaphor for achieving it.


The second sermon was given in St Benedict’s Church on 16th March by Ven. Dr Anne Gell, Archdeacon of Wells, as part of a Benefice Celtic Communion service.

The recording includes both the readings preceding the sermon and the reflections of members of the congregation shared immediately after it. This collective reflection is an important part of the monthly Celtic Communion services held in St Ben’s.




The third sermon was on 23rd March by Very Revd Toby Wright, The Dean of Wells.



The fourth sermon was on 30th March by Revd Preb. Narinda Tigally, Interfaith adviser and UKME Officer, Diocese of Bath and Wells; Lead Chaplain, RUH Bath.

Unfortunately, a recording of this sermon is not available.

For information about the complete series of guest preachers go to this link.