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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What's on

Joy to the world Family Advent Service

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

Join us for a warm and welcoming Advent family service as we begin the joyful journey to Bethlehem together. Help send Joseph and the little donkey off to carry Mary safely on their way, and enjoy a morning filled with songs, crafts, Bible stories, and sharing the Lord’s Supper. Come and celebrate with us—your Christmas countdown starts here!

Christingle - Cranham

for 1 hour
St James the Great, Cranham
Cranham Cranham Gloucester, GL4 8HS, United Kingdom

This Advent Sunday, join us for our joyful Family Christingle Service — a warm and welcoming celebration for all ages. Together we’ll sing carols, listen to Scripture and build and light our Christingles - symbolising Jesus as the Light of the World. We will also bless our Posada family as it begins its journey around the village - 'from Cranham to Christmas'!

Advent Carol Service

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

Come and join us for our Advent Carol Service — a poignant time as we reflect on the journey from darkness towards the light of Christmas. With a full choir, traditional Advent carols and moments of quiet anticipation, this service helps us prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, the Light of the World. All are warmly welcome.

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