The Beacon Benefice

We are a group of six parishes in the south-west of England, part of the Diocese of Gloucester in the Church of England. Our parishes are on the edge of the Cotswold hills in Gloucestershire between Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham. Our churches are in the villages of Harescombe, Edge, Pitchcombe, Painswick, Cranham and Sheepscombe. Our group also includes the village of Brookthorpe.

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Carols

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist, Harescombe
Harescombe, GL4 0XD, United Kingdom

Join us for our Christmas Carol Service — a celebration of the season. Through carols, readings, and poems, we remember Christ’s birth and share in the hope and wonder of Christmas. This beautiful service is a highlight of our festive calendar, offering a time of reflection, thanksgiving, and joy. Everyone is warmly welcome to come and share in the singing and the spirit of Christmas.

Carols and Readings

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist, Pitchcombe
Pitchcombe, GL6 6LP, United Kingdom

Join us for our traditional service of carols and readings - Pitchcombe-style! Through carols, Bible readings and poetry, we retell the story of Christ’s birth and share in the hope and wonder of Christmas. This much-loved service is a highlight of our festive calendar, offering a time of reflection, thanksgiving, and joy. Everyone is warmly welcome.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Mary 's, Painswick
New Street Painswick Gloucester, GL6 6UT, United Kingdom

Join us for our Christmas Carol Service — a celebration of the season. Through carols, readings, and poems, we remember Christ’s birth and share in the hope and wonder of Christmas. This beautiful service is a highlight of our festive calendar, offering a time of reflection, thanksgiving, and joy. Everyone is warmly welcome to come and share in the singing and the spirit of Christmas.

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO

St Mary's Painswick: Margaret Radway 07896430107

St James', Cranham: Hazel Stacey 01452-863493

St John the Apostle, Sheepscombe: Tessa Lentel

St John the Baptist, Edge: Ann Kennett 01452-812669

St John the Baptist, Pitchcombe:Ann Kennett 01452-812669

St John the Baptist,Harescombe:Ann Kennett 01452-812669

or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [email protected]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services