St Mary the Virgin, Weston Turville
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You are warmly welcomed to join us for any of our services.
St Mary's is Weston Turville's Parish Church - mainly 13th and 14th century, with 15th century tower and roofs.
As well as an enthusiastic CHOIR, affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music, with members aged from 7 upwards, there are events for children every 2nd Sunday (FOOTSTEPPERS for 5-8 year olds, is a modern equivalent to Sunday School and takes place in the School Hall), and 3RD SUNDAY SPECIAL is for families with very young children (in Church). On Wednesday afternoons, children aged 8-11 join the EXPLORERS club in Church to explore Bible stories. Those aged 12+ can also join THE FRINGE which meets first and third Sunday's at 19:00 (usually in the Chapel Hall).
JIGSAW our annual Christian summer holiday activity week in July, invites all children of primary school age in Weston Turville, to this event which takes place in the village school, and involves more than 100 adult and teenage helpers from the community.
On the first Tuesday of the month, residents of Oakmead House, provide coffee and other refreshments, in the church from 11-12.
Our Rector is Father David Wales, and the Assistant Priest and Director of Music is Revd. Susan Fellows. Bill Spear is Deputy Organist. The Captain of Bells, Brian Robson, leads a team who ring a recently augmented peal of six bells.
The parish and clergy of Weston Turville play an active part within the Wendover Deanery, and Oxford Diocese, and enjoy occasional links with St Frideswide's at Water Eaton, near Bletchley.
For information about arrangements for BAPTISM and MARRIAGE, please follow the link shown at the top of the page.
For details of our FUNdraising activities, please follow the link.
St Mary's is Weston Turville's Parish Church - mainly 13th and 14th century, with 15th century tower and roofs.
As well as an enthusiastic CHOIR, affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music, with members aged from 7 upwards, there are events for children every 2nd Sunday (FOOTSTEPPERS for 5-8 year olds, is a modern equivalent to Sunday School and takes place in the School Hall), and 3RD SUNDAY SPECIAL is for families with very young children (in Church). On Wednesday afternoons, children aged 8-11 join the EXPLORERS club in Church to explore Bible stories. Those aged 12+ can also join THE FRINGE which meets first and third Sunday's at 19:00 (usually in the Chapel Hall).
JIGSAW our annual Christian summer holiday activity week in July, invites all children of primary school age in Weston Turville, to this event which takes place in the village school, and involves more than 100 adult and teenage helpers from the community.
On the first Tuesday of the month, residents of Oakmead House, provide coffee and other refreshments, in the church from 11-12.
Our Rector is Father David Wales, and the Assistant Priest and Director of Music is Revd. Susan Fellows. Bill Spear is Deputy Organist. The Captain of Bells, Brian Robson, leads a team who ring a recently augmented peal of six bells.
The parish and clergy of Weston Turville play an active part within the Wendover Deanery, and Oxford Diocese, and enjoy occasional links with St Frideswide's at Water Eaton, near Bletchley.
For information about arrangements for BAPTISM and MARRIAGE, please follow the link shown at the top of the page.
For details of our FUNdraising activities, please follow the link.
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Tel: 07773 468651
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Sunday
Holy Communion
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Footsteppers
In Weston Turville School Hall - a Sunday morning session for children aged 4-11, combining Bible stories with music, drama and art & craft. Contact : Ruth Jenkins 01296 612769
Every second Sunday at 9:45 AM
In Weston Turville School Hall - a Sunday morning session for children aged 4-11, combining Bible stories with music, drama and art & craft. Contact : Ruth Jenkins 01296 612769
Every second Sunday at 9:45 AM
Parish Eucharist
This is our main weekly service. On the first Sunday in each Month we have a Family Eucharist - an all-age service, often planned and co-ordinated by members of the congregation, and accompanied by the Music Group (an informal gathering of singers and players of all ages). On other Sundays we have a Parish Eucharist lead by the choir. After the service, refreshments are usually available.
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
This is our main weekly service. On the first Sunday in each Month we have a Family Eucharist - an all-age service, often planned and co-ordinated by members of the congregation, and accompanied by the Music Group (an informal gathering of singers and players of all ages). On other Sundays we have a Parish Eucharist lead by the choir. After the service, refreshments are usually available.
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Third Sunday Special
Informal half-hour children's service that follows a Bible Story with some short prayers, some songs, a birthday slot and a creative activity. Contact: David Blackmore 01296 614751
Every third Sunday at 11:30 AM for ½ hour
Informal half-hour children's service that follows a Bible Story with some short prayers, some songs, a birthday slot and a creative activity. Contact: David Blackmore 01296 614751
Every third Sunday at 11:30 AM for ½ hour
Evening Prayer / Choral Evensong
Full Choral Evensong with the Church Choir on 28th June and 27th September.
Every fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 40 minutes
Full Choral Evensong with the Church Choir on 28th June and 27th September.
Every fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 40 minutes
The Fringe
A club for teenagers (12+) attended by both church and non-church-going young people. Usually held in the Chapel Hall, School Lane, Weston Turville. Occasionally group visits are made for recreational activities at Green Park, Aston Clinton, or further afield. Contact: David Blackmore 01296 614751
Every first and third Sunday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours
A club for teenagers (12+) attended by both church and non-church-going young people. Usually held in the Chapel Hall, School Lane, Weston Turville. Occasionally group visits are made for recreational activities at Green Park, Aston Clinton, or further afield. Contact: David Blackmore 01296 614751
Every first and third Sunday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours
Tuesday
Coffee Morning
Residents of Oakmead House invite you to join them for coffee and other refreshments in the church on the first Tuesday of the month.
Every first Tuesday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Residents of Oakmead House invite you to join them for coffee and other refreshments in the church on the first Tuesday of the month.
Every first Tuesday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Wednesday
E†PLORERS
"E†plorers" is a new club for children aged 8-11, held at St Mary's Church. Bible stories are 'explored' through games, puzzles, craft and story-telling. Contact: Revd Susan Fellows 01296 424982
Every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for 1 hour
"E†plorers" is a new club for children aged 8-11, held at St Mary's Church. Bible stories are 'explored' through games, puzzles, craft and story-telling. Contact: Revd Susan Fellows 01296 424982
Every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for 1 hour
The Eucharist
Every Wednesday at 8:00 PM for ¾ hour
Every Wednesday at 8:00 PM for ¾ hour
Thursday
Choir Practice
All are welcome to join our choir! Juniors usually practice from 18:00 -19:00 and seniors from 18:30 to 19:30.
Every Thursday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
All are welcome to join our choir! Juniors usually practice from 18:00 -19:00 and seniors from 18:30 to 19:30.
Every Thursday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Bell practice
St Mary's has a peal of six bells. A new treble bell (the Walton Bell) was added in 2000.
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM for 2 hours
St Mary's has a peal of six bells. A new treble bell (the Walton Bell) was added in 2000.
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM for 2 hours
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Candlelit service of favourite carols for the congregation interspersed with the Nine Lessons and carols and hymns from the Church Choir.
Sunday 20th December 2009 at 6:00 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 353
Architect: Bartosch & Co
Our Patron: All Souls College, Oxford
Architect: Bartosch & Co
Our Patron: All Souls College, Oxford
Archdeaconry: BUCKINGHAM (273)
Deanery: WENDOVER (27309)
Benefice: Weston Turville (27/558 L)
Parish Legal Name: WESTON TURVILLE (270796)
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