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St Augustine’s probably dates from the 12th century, with lovely rustic carvings on the arcade pillars, an octagonal font and a Crusader-foot lectern.
In the chancel is a 14th century piscina. The nave roof has 15th century beams and king-posts.
In the Perpendicular tower, a rare and wonderful faceless clock dated 1525 has been wound daily for nearly 500 years. It still keeps good time, and strikes quarters and hours. Every three hours a tunewheel (added in the 17th century) plays a hymn on the bells.
The Tudor Eyston Chapel is the old resting place of the recusant Eyston family who trace their ancestry back to St Thomas More and still live in Hendred House. The tower has a ring of six bells, the oldest of which is pre-Reformation.
The pulpit is Jacobean, installed to commemorate King Charles 1.
The church has been updated and maintained as a place of worship through the centuries, with considerable changes in 1861, but it remains a haven of peace and inspiration.
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Rev. Elizabeth Birch
The Rectory
Church Street
East Hendred
OX12 8LA
Tel: (01235) 833235
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Sunday
Morning Prayer
On the 2nd and 5th Sundays in the month when the Benefice Communion service is being held elsewhere, Morning Prayer will be said at St Augustine's at 8:00am so that there will be a service in the church every Sunday. The relevant dates are: 29 January; 12 February; 11 March; 13 May; 10 June; 8 July; 12 August; 9 September; 9 December.
Every second and fifth Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Ends Sunday 11th March 2012.
Resumes Sunday 29th April 2012
On the 2nd and 5th Sundays in the month when the Benefice Communion service is being held elsewhere, Morning Prayer will be said at St Augustine's at 8:00am so that there will be a service in the church every Sunday. The relevant dates are: 29 January; 12 February; 11 March; 13 May; 10 June; 8 July; 12 August; 9 September; 9 December.
Every second and fifth Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Ends Sunday 11th March 2012.
Resumes Sunday 29th April 2012
Holy Communion
On the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month, there is a sung communion service at St Augustine's. The service is in modern English, with a sermon. Refreshments are served in church afterwards - everyone is welcome.
Every first and third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
On the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month, there is a sung communion service at St Augustine's. The service is in modern English, with a sermon. Refreshments are served in church afterwards - everyone is welcome.
Every first and third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Benefice Communion
On 2nd and 5th Sundays in the month (except for Easter Day and Remembrance Sunday) the whole Benefice meets together at 10:30am for worship at one of the four churches. On 29th January and 13th May the service will be at Ardington; on 12th February and 10th June at West Hendred; on March 11th and 8th July at Lockinge; and on 29th April and 29th July at East Hendred.
Every second and fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
On 2nd and 5th Sundays in the month (except for Easter Day and Remembrance Sunday) the whole Benefice meets together at 10:30am for worship at one of the four churches. On 29th January and 13th May the service will be at Ardington; on 12th February and 10th June at West Hendred; on March 11th and 8th July at Lockinge; and on 29th April and 29th July at East Hendred.
Every second and fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Morning Prayer
On the 4th Sunday in the month, the service at St Augustine's is Morning Prayer at 10:30am, led by a member of the congregation.
Every fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour
On the 4th Sunday in the month, the service at St Augustine's is Morning Prayer at 10:30am, led by a member of the congregation.
Every fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour
Tuesday
Lent Lunches
This year we are holding ecumenical Lent Lunches from 11:30am to 1:30pm on Tuesdays in Lent at The Rectory, Church Street. This year's theme is 'Water of Life'. There'll be about an hour's discussion and prayer followed by lunch. Participation is free but there will be an opportunity to make a donation to the work of the Biblelands Charity, which funds projects supporting health, education and development in the Middle East. If you would like to attend, please contact the Rector.
Every Tuesday at 11:30 AM for 2 hours from Tuesday 28th February 2012 until Tuesday 27th March 2012
This year we are holding ecumenical Lent Lunches from 11:30am to 1:30pm on Tuesdays in Lent at The Rectory, Church Street. This year's theme is 'Water of Life'. There'll be about an hour's discussion and prayer followed by lunch. Participation is free but there will be an opportunity to make a donation to the work of the Biblelands Charity, which funds projects supporting health, education and development in the Middle East. If you would like to attend, please contact the Rector.
Every Tuesday at 11:30 AM for 2 hours from Tuesday 28th February 2012 until Tuesday 27th March 2012
Wednesday
Coffee morning
Coffee mornings are held in the south aisle of the church on the last Wednesday of the month (except in August and December), from 10:30 to 12 noon. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits, and a small table for bring-and-buy. Everyone is welcome.
Every last Wednesday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Ends Wednesday 25th July 2012.
Resumes Wednesday 26th September 2012
Coffee mornings are held in the south aisle of the church on the last Wednesday of the month (except in August and December), from 10:30 to 12 noon. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits, and a small table for bring-and-buy. Everyone is welcome.
Every last Wednesday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Ends Wednesday 25th July 2012.
Resumes Wednesday 26th September 2012
Penney Memorial Lecture
"Flying for Life" - Mission Aviation Fellowship is a dynamic Christian organisation operating more than 125 light aircraft in over 30 different countries to save lives and bring aid to people in remote locations. Dr John Ledger will tell us about how MAF was set up after WWII, its present work, and some of the dangers of flying to isolated places.
Tickets £7 (children £3.50) in aid of the church.
After the talk there’ll be the chance to talk with the speaker over a glass of wine and other refreshments (for which we ask for a small donation.)
Friday 24th February 2012 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Concert
The Crown Singers from Hanney will sing and play to entertain you and raise funds for the church.
Tickets available soon from Hendred Stores,
Jackie Francis 833473 or Derek Witts 831115
Wednesday 21st March 2012 at 7:30 PM for 2 hours
Penney Memorial Lecture
"Homegrown Gardeners' Question Time" - details to come - watch this space...
Friday 23rd March 2012 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Palm Sunday Procession
Our traditional Palm Sunday procession through the village. The congregations of both churches will meet in front of Hendred House and process with palm crosses to St Augustine's, where the congregation of St Mary's will join us for the first part of the service.
Sunday 1st April 2012 at 10:15 AM for 1 hour
Summer Fete and Gift Day
Come and support your local church!
On the Saturday closest to our patronal festival, we invite all parishioners to visit their parish church and contribute to the considerable cost of its upkeep. Come and enjoy being in this beautiful building that belongs to us all.
Saturday 19th May 2012 at 12:00 PM for 5 hours
Concert
A concert by the Christminster West Gallery Singers.
Sunday 14th October 2012 at 7:30 PM for 2 hours
Other information
Archdeaconry: BERKSHIRE (272)
Deanery: WANTAGE (27210)
Benefice: Wantage Downs (27/538CT)
Parish Legal Name: East Hendred (270552 27/552)
CofE Church Info: (627552 27/552)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/4745/
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East Hendred: St Augustine of Canterbury : Church Street, East Hendred, Oxfordshire, OX12 8LA
