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St Augustine’s dates from the 13th century, with lovely rustic carvings on the arcade pillars, an octagonal font and a Crusader-foot lectern from that time.
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.
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
Benefice Communion
On 3rd and 5th Sundays in the month the whole Benefice meets together for worship at one of the four churches: May 30 - West Hendred; June 20 - Lockinge; July 18 - West Hendred; August 15 - East Hendred; August 29 - Ardington; September 19 - Ardington; October 17 - Lockinge; October 31 - East Hendred; November 21 - West Hendred; December 19 - East Hendred.
Every third and fifth Sunday at 10:15 AM for 1 hour
On 3rd and 5th Sundays in the month the whole Benefice meets together for worship at one of the four churches: May 30 - West Hendred; June 20 - Lockinge; July 18 - West Hendred; August 15 - East Hendred; August 29 - Ardington; September 19 - Ardington; October 17 - Lockinge; October 31 - East Hendred; November 21 - West Hendred; December 19 - East Hendred.
Every third and fifth Sunday at 10:15 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
On the 1st and 4th Sundays in the month, our service is at 10:30am. This is a sung service in modern English, with a sermon.
Every first and fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
On the 1st and 4th Sundays in the month, our service is at 10:30am. This is a sung service in modern English, with a sermon.
Every first and fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Parish Communion
On the 2nd Sunday in the month, our service starts at 11:00am. This is a sung service in modern English, with a sermon. Refreshments available in Church before the service, from 10:30am.
Every second Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
On the 2nd Sunday in the month, our service starts at 11:00am. This is a sung service in modern English, with a sermon. Refreshments available in Church before the service, from 10:30am.
Every second Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Tuesday
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Tuesday at 7:45 AM
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Tuesday at 7:45 AM
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Tuesday at 5:00 PM
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Tuesday at 5:00 PM
Wednesday
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Wednesday at 7:45 AM
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Wednesday at 7:45 AM
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. The dates for 2010 are Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 31, April 28, May 26, Jun 30, Jul 28, Sep 29, Oct 27 and Nov 24.
Every last Wednesday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
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. The dates for 2010 are Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 31, April 28, May 26, Jun 30, Jul 28, Sep 29, Oct 27 and Nov 24.
Every last Wednesday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Wednesday at 5:00 PM
Prayer Group
Our Prayer Group led by Tim Paget meets in church once a fortnight on Wednesdays at 8pm.
Every other Wednesday. Wednesday at 8:00 PM for ½ hour
Our Prayer Group led by Tim Paget meets in church once a fortnight on Wednesdays at 8pm.
Every other Wednesday. Wednesday at 8:00 PM for ½ hour
Thursday
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Thursday at 7:45 AM
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Thursday at 7:45 AM
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Friday
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Friday at 7:45 AM
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Friday at 7:45 AM
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Friday at 5:00 PM
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Friday at 5:00 PM
Saturday
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Saturday at 7:45 AM
Morning Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every morning from Tuesday to Saturday
Saturday at 7:45 AM
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Saturday at 5:00 PM
Evening Prayer is said in the Eyston Chapel every evening from Tuesday to Saturday
Saturday at 5:00 PM
Family Service
In place of the usual communion service, today there will be a family service on the theme of Noah's Ark, with many parts played by the children of The Hendreds Primary School. Their artwork will also be on display.
Coffee, squash and cakes for all after the service.
Sunday 5th September 2010 at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Ride and Stride
The Historic Churches Trust annual Ride or Stride sponsored event. Everyone is welcome to join the group or to do their own thing on foot, bike or horse. If you can't join in yourself, sponsor the others, or volunteer to spend some time in church greeting visitors and dispensing refreshments. More details nearer the time.
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 9:00 AM
All Day Event
All Day Event
Concert
A concert by The Christminster Singers - more details to follow.
Friday 1st October 2010 at 7:30 PM
Harvest Festival and Harvest Lunch
Join us after our Harvest Festival service in the church for a Harvest Lunch for all in Snells Hall. Tickets in advance from Jackie.
Sunday 3rd October 2010 at 12:00 PM
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 4745
Built: 13th Century
Built: 13th Century
Archdeaconry: BERKSHIRE (272)
Deanery: WANTAGE (27210)
Benefice: Wantage Downs (27/538CT)
Parish Legal Name: EAST HENDRED (270552)
Basic Parish information (27/552)