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Benson St Helen, Benson

Benson St Helen, Benson

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The Parish Church of Benson, a large village on the River Thames about 12 miles from Oxford and at the foot of the beautiful Chiltern Hills.
In 1999 we added The Canons' Room which is a resource for mission. See separate page for information.
We also have strong links with our Primary School in Oxford Road. Follow the link at the bottom of our page to find their own web site.
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The Rev'd Canon Andrew R Hawken, Vicar
The Vicarage
Church Road
Benson
Wallingford
OXON OX10 6SF
Tel: 01491 201668
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Holy Week
Holy Communion followed by a time of Reflection on The Way of the Cross.
Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 PM from Monday 29th March 2010 until Wednesday 31st March 2010 for 1 hour
Benson School Easter Service
The whole school community come to the church to celebrate Easter before the end of term.
Wednesday 31st March 2010 at 2:15 PM for ½ hour
Maudy Thursday
Institution of the Lord's Supper with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Sanctuary
Thursday 1st April 2010 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Good Friday Liturgy of the Word
Traditional reading of the Passion and Prayers on Good Friday
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Good Friday Service for Children
A special interactive service for children of all ages based around the story of Jesus' Passion. Followed by juice and hot cross buns.
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 11:00 AM for ¾ hour
An Hour at the Cross
Meditations and Music for Good Friday followed by tea and hot cross buns in the Canons' Room. All Welcome.
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 2:00 PM for 1 hour
Easter Vigil
Vigil Readings, the New Fire and lighting of the Paschal Candle, Renewal of Baptismal Vows and Communion for Easter.
Saturday 3rd April 2010 at 8:00 PM for 1 hour
Holy Communion for Easter
Book of Common Prayer Service with Easter Gospel from the Authorised Version of the bible.
Sunday 4th April 2010 at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
EASTER FAMILY COMMUNION
Eucharist for the Whole Family of God with Church Orchestra and Organ providing the music on this special day.
Sunday 4th April 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee
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Sunday

Holy Communion
Book of Common Prayer Liturgy with Authorised Version Readings
Every Sunday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
PARISH EUCHARIST
Common Worship Order One
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly creche Coffee
Eucharist for the Whole Family of God
An all-age worship service with children in church and our own Orchestra leading the music. Third Sunday of the month.
Once a month every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly creche

Monday

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Holy Week
Holy Communion followed by a time of Reflection on The Way of the Cross.
Monday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour from Monday 29th March 2010 until Wednesday 31st March 2010

Tuesday

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Holy Week
Holy Communion followed by a time of Reflection on The Way of the Cross.
Tuesday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour from Monday 29th March 2010 until Wednesday 31st March 2010

Wednesday

Holy Communion
Common Worship Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for Healing and Wholeness.
NOT DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST every Wednesday at 9:00 AM for 35 minutes
Holy Communion
Prayer Book Communion in the Day Room at the Millstream Centre on the second Wednesday of each month.
Second Wednesday of the month NOT DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST every second Wednesday at 10:30 AM for ½ hour
House Communion
An informal home communion. Contact the Vicar for venue. NB SEPTEMBER 23 AND OCTOBER 21 revised dates!
Last Wednesday of the month. NOT DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST every last Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Coffee
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Holy Week
Holy Communion followed by a time of Reflection on The Way of the Cross.
Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour from Monday 29th March 2010 until Wednesday 31st March 2010
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Evening Prayer for Easter Sunday
A said service of Evening Prayer
Sunday 4th April 2010 at 6:00 PM for ½ hour
Sunday School Youth Group Bell Ringing Live Music / Concerts Regular Choir Grade 2* Listed Building Conservation Area Supports Fairtrade goods Tower Floodlighting Stained glass Guidebooks / notes Organ Audio Visual Facilities Hall for hire Church Open Nurture Courses Wheelchair Access / Ramp Wheelchair accessible toilets Hearing / Induction Loop Large Print Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Assistance Dogs Toilets Baby Changing Facilities
Bookings

Hall Booking Secretary 8 Church Road Benson Wallingford OX10 6SFCosts on application to Secretary

Visit our Church

The church is open during regular service times and at other times by arrangement with the Vicar or Churchwardens.

Nurture Courses

Emmaus - Courses in Lent / Eastertide

 
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 33
Style of worship: Central Eucharistic
Our Patron: Christ Church Oxford
Archdeaconry: OXFORD (271)
Deanery: ASTON & CUDDESDON (27101)
Benefice: Benson (27/044 M)
Parish Legal Name: BENSON (270101)