St Mary the Virgin, Freeland
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The church of St.Mary-the Virgin, Freeland was formed out of part of the parish of Eynsham. The funds to build the church were almost entirely provided by the Taunton family who engaged one of the most gifted Victorian Gothic Revival architects, John Loughborough Pearson (who built the last "great" English Cathedral at Truro).
The buildings comprised church, parsonage and school, and the church was consecrated on 3 July, 1869 by Bishop Wiberforce. The architecture of the new church, its fittings and its liturgy emphatically proclaimed the high-church or Tractarian churchmanship espoused by the Tauntons. Although a great deal has changed/evolved over the years, much of the original tradition and vision remains.
For further details and/or a copy of the Church Guide (20 pages plus cover - price £1 plus p&p) can be obtained from the Contact below.
We would be delighted to welcome you to any of our services - do please make yourselves known on arrival.
The Rector (Revd. David Tyler) can be contacted on 01993 881270.
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Roy Thomas, Churchwarden
32, Abelwood Road
Long Hanborough
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 8DD
Tel: (01993) 882866
- Regular Services
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Sunday
Holy Communion
Common Worship Order 2 (said)
Every second and fourth Sunday at 8:00 AM for 50 minutes
Common Worship Order 2 (said)
Every second and fourth Sunday at 8:00 AM for 50 minutes
Family Service with Communion
A monthly service suitable for all the family (young, old or in-between) especially parents/carers and children that ends with a shortened communion and is followed by refreshments.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
A monthly service suitable for all the family (young, old or in-between) especially parents/carers and children that ends with a shortened communion and is followed by refreshments.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
Common Worship Order 2 - usually with 5 hymns and a partially sung setting (Shaw)
Every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Common Worship Order 2 - usually with 5 hymns and a partially sung setting (Shaw)
Every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Morning Prayer
Every fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Every fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Benefice Holy Communion
The service alternates between St. Mary's and the parish of Hanborough. For details, please see the Freeland Grapevine magazine or contact the churchwardens.
Every fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
The service alternates between St. Mary's and the parish of Hanborough. For details, please see the Freeland Grapevine magazine or contact the churchwardens.
Every fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Sunsetters
A joint Anglican/Methodist group that meets on certain Sundays during term time in the Methodist chapel. For more information please contact Mrs. Denise Ball on 01993 882859
The specific dates of the meetings vary term by term every second and fourth Sunday at 5:00 PM for 1 hour
A joint Anglican/Methodist group that meets on certain Sundays during term time in the Methodist chapel. For more information please contact Mrs. Denise Ball on 01993 882859
The specific dates of the meetings vary term by term every second and fourth Sunday at 5:00 PM for 1 hour
Taize Service
This monthly service follows the style used in the Taize Community in France with singing, prayer and readings. It is a wonderful way to end a busy day and set up for the new week ahead. Highly recommended.
Every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour
This monthly service follows the style used in the Taize Community in France with singing, prayer and readings. It is a wonderful way to end a busy day and set up for the new week ahead. Highly recommended.
Every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour
Tuesday
Holy Communion
Common Worship Order 2 (said). This is held on the second and fouth Tuesdays of the month at 43 Church View Freeland. Please note that this service does not take place on the Tuesday after Christmas.
Every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Common Worship Order 2 (said). This is held on the second and fouth Tuesdays of the month at 43 Church View Freeland. Please note that this service does not take place on the Tuesday after Christmas.
Every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Wednesday
Bible Fun Club (BFC)
An informal Christian gathering for younger children and their parents/guardians. It will meet in Freeland School from October onwards whilst the Village Hall is being rebuilt. On occasion the regular dates may change because of other activities at the school. For details please contact the Rector (Revd. David Tyler) on 01993 881270
Every second Wednesday at 3:20 PM for 1 hour
An informal Christian gathering for younger children and their parents/guardians. It will meet in Freeland School from October onwards whilst the Village Hall is being rebuilt. On occasion the regular dates may change because of other activities at the school. For details please contact the Rector (Revd. David Tyler) on 01993 881270
Every second Wednesday at 3:20 PM for 1 hour
Thursday
Toddlers at St Mary’s
The church of St. Mary-the-Virgin in Freeland welcomes all families and children to join in new toddler groups with a Christian theme that meet each Thursday in term time. We sometimes also meet during school holidays so do ask us for details. There are toys and activities for children aged 0 – 4 yrs and we offer you the opportunity to play and chat over coffee and cakes so we can all enjoy the time together. We would love to see you but if you want to know more please contact Helen on 882044 or David on 881270.
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
The church of St. Mary-the-Virgin in Freeland welcomes all families and children to join in new toddler groups with a Christian theme that meet each Thursday in term time. We sometimes also meet during school holidays so do ask us for details. There are toys and activities for children aged 0 – 4 yrs and we offer you the opportunity to play and chat over coffee and cakes so we can all enjoy the time together. We would love to see you but if you want to know more please contact Helen on 882044 or David on 881270.
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Palm Sunday
Special Family Service to celebrate Palm Sunday. palm crosses will be distributed.
Sunday 1st April 2012 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
One Hour Dedication
The service will be preceded by a "Walk of Witness" starting at the junction of Wroslyn Road and the A4095 at 13.30. During the One Hour Dedication Service there will be Children's Activities in the Village Hall. We shall join them there after the Service for Hot Cross Buns and a drink.
Friday 6th April 2012 at 2:00 PM for 1 hour
Dedication Festival
This is a special Family Service taking place during our Dedication Festival
Sunday 1st July 2012 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Dedication Festival
This service concludes our Dedication Festival weekend with hymns/songs chosen by Church members
Sunday 1st July 2012 at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Service for the Commemoration of the departed
The service is for anyone in Hanborough or Freeland, especially those who have lost loved ones recently, and there will be the opportunity to add your loved one's name to a list of people which will be read out as part of the service.
Sunday 4th November 2012 at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 5863
Built: 1869
Architect: John Loughborough Pearson
Style of worship: Traditional Catholic
Our Patron: St. John's College, Oxford
Archdeaconry: OXFORD (271)
Deanery: WOODSTOCK (27110)
Benefice: Hanborough and Freeland (27/232BM)
Parish Legal Name: St. Mary Freeland (270278 27/278)
CofE Church Info: (627278 27/278)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/5863/
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Current Editor: Roy Thomas
St Mary the Virgin : Wroslyn Road, Freeland, Oxfordshire, OX29 8AZ
