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.
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
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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 especially suitable for 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 especially suitable for 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 churchwarden.
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 churchwarden.
Every fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Flower Festival
This Annual event takes place a week earlier than usual this year to coincide with the Village Open Gardens Event. The Flower Festival of St. Peter & St. Paul in nearby Church Hanborough will also be held on the same weekend so there will be plenty to do Sunday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Saturday 26th June 2010 until Sunday 27th June 2010
This Annual event takes place a week earlier than usual this year to coincide with the Village Open Gardens Event. The Flower Festival of St. Peter & St. Paul in nearby Church Hanborough will also be held on the same weekend so there will be plenty to do Sunday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Saturday 26th June 2010 until Sunday 27th June 2010
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
Tuesday
Holy Communion
Common Worship Order 2 (said). Please note that this service does not take place on the Tuesday after Christmas.
Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Common Worship Order 2 (said). Please note that this service does not take place on the Tuesday after Christmas.
Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Wednesday
Bears and Prayers
An informal Christian gathering for toddlers and their parents/guardians. For details please contact the Rector (Revd. David Tyler) on 01993 881270
Every second Wednesday at 3:30 PM for 40 minutes
An informal Christian gathering for toddlers and their parents/guardians. For details please contact the Rector (Revd. David Tyler) on 01993 881270
Every second Wednesday at 3:30 PM for 40 minutes
Saturday
Flower Festival
This Annual event takes place a week earlier than usual this year to coincide with the Village Open Gardens Event. The Flower Festival of St. Peter & St. Paul in nearby Church Hanborough will also be held on the same weekend so there will be plenty to do Saturday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Saturday 26th June 2010 until Sunday 27th June 2010
This Annual event takes place a week earlier than usual this year to coincide with the Village Open Gardens Event. The Flower Festival of St. Peter & St. Paul in nearby Church Hanborough will also be held on the same weekend so there will be plenty to do Saturday at 10:00 AM
All Day Event from Saturday 26th June 2010 until Sunday 27th June 2010
Maundy Thursday
A Service for the whole Benefice
Thursday 1st April 2010 at 8:00 PM 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 2nd April 2010 at 2:00 PM for 1 hour
Easter Sunday
Traditional sung service to celebrate this special day in the Christian calendar but this year there will be a special focus on the whole family (adults, and children) and so everyone is welcome. This year incense will not be used.
Sunday 4th April 2010 at 11:15 AM for 1 hour
Ascension Day
A Benefice Service to be held at St. Peter & St. Paul, Church Hanborough
Thursday 13th May 2010 at 8:00 PM for 1 hour
Dedication Festival
This is a special Family Service taking place during our Dedication Festival
Sunday 4th July 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Dedication Festival
This service concludes our Dedication Festival weekend with hymns/songs chosen by Church members
Sunday 4th July 2010 at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Benefice Carol Service
Wine and mince pies will be served after the service
Sunday 19th December 2010 at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Christingle
Friday 24th December 2010 at 5:00 PM
Midnight Mass
Friday 24th December 2010 at 11:15 PM for 1 hour
Christmas Morning Communion
Saturday 25th December 2010 at 10:00 AM 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
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)
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