St Mary's, Tadley

Tadley with Pamber Heath and Silchester

The benefice of Tadley with Pamber Heath and Silchester links the 3 parishes of Tadley (St Peter, St Paul, St Mary) with Pamber Heath (St Luke) and Silchester (St Mary the Virgin). There is a quarterly benefice service held at each parish.

We welcome visitors, spiritual seekers and honest doubters to any of our churches, and together we try to serve our local community. We love to celebrate the life events of marriage and baptism with you, and will always support the bereaved and dying, the lonely or vulnerable. We have a full and varied programme of activities for all ages and you are welcome to join us.

Each parish has its own pages here on a church near you, and there are links to our various websites.
Our Rector is the Reverend Steve Mckay, and Assistant Curate is the Reverend Chris Knight.

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Churches in Benefice

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St Mary the Virgin

Welcome to St Mary the Virgin, Silchester

St. Mary the Virgin Church, commonly known as Silchester Church, is situated in the village of Silchester in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Silchester itself is renowned for its Roman ruins and rich archaeological heritage and the church stands as a testament to the long history of this area.

Our church is primarily a place of worship and prayer, one which still serves as the focal point for Christian fellowship and ministry for many who live nearby. Access to Saint Mary's is usually available on most days. We are open for you, whether you wish to explore our history or seek a time of quiet contemplation.
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St Mary's, Tadley

St Mary's Tadley is a friendly community church serving the whole of Tadley, Baughurst and surrounding areas. We worship in creative, inclusive ways in a central tradition. We seek to serve our community with our excellent facilities and active congregation. We are an inclusive church and welcome all.

Following of relaxing of Covid restrictions we have moved our main services back into our church building in a safe way. We are continuing to broadcast a majority of our services live on line to our Facebook page (St. Mary's Tadley). Our church is still open for private prayer on Wednesday and Saturdays. We have also built a community labyrinth in our grounds. Come and see what we are like, or contact us if you have any questions or comments.

The parish of Tadley North: St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Winchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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St Peter's Tadley (Tadley Old Church)

St Peter's Tadley, also called Tadley Old Church, is the ancient parish church of Tadley, built in the 12th century. It is a beautiful location for weddings, baptisms, renewal of vows and funerals. We welcome enquiries from all members of the community about these kinds of life event services. We have an open policy. Our regular weekly services are held at St Paul's Church, Tadley, or online during the lockdown. Head across to St Paul's Church, Tadley, page to see our range of activities for all age groups.

We always need your help to maintain this wonderful building and welcome both offers of financial support and practical help. We will soon be launching an appeal to repair the bell tower.

The parish of Tadley & Pamber Heath is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Winchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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St Luke's Church Pamber Heath

St Luke's Pamber Heath and St Paul's Tadley work together as one parish to serve the people of Pamber Heath, Tadley and surrounding areas. We are a friendly congregation that meets both in St Luke's and St Paul's for a wide variety of services and community events.

We especially serve the community in Pamber Heath by hosting a coffee morning, parent and toddler group and other events, as well as worship. The church is also open for private prayer daily 9am - 4pm.

The parish of Tadley with Pamber Heath is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Winchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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St Paul's Church Tadley

St Paul's Church, Tadley, is a modern, open evangelical church that serves the people of Tadley, Pamber Heath, and surrounding areas. We are a vibrant, all age congregation, committed to growing in faith and serving each other and our community with love. We'd love you to join us, either in person or via our social media presence, or use the contact information to get in touch with any questions or concerns.

We run a variety of Sunday and mid week activities for all ages in our 4 buildings, and we have a number of home groups that are meeting in members homes or online. Look out for our facebook page (@stpaulstadley) and Youtube channel which also hosts some of our teaching.

The parish of Tadley & Pamber Heath is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Winchester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Mary's, Tadley

Tadley with Pamber Heath and Silchester

Churches in Benefice

St Mary the Virgin

St Mary's, Tadley

St Peter's Tadley (Tadley Old Church)

St Luke's Church Pamber Heath

St Paul's Church Tadley