Benefice News We are delighted to announce the appointment, subject to legalities, of Revd Jeremy Goulston, as our next Rector. He will be starting towards the end of January. Jeremy writes:I am really delighted to have been invited to join you as your new Rector.I have enjoyed meeting Churchwardens, Licensed Lay Ministers, and Patrons among others already and we are looking forward to joining you all in the New Year. It will be great to experience the variety of worship taking place across the Churches, to learn about your communities and join in. I look forward to seeing the good things you are already doing, and discovering new shoots with you, as we build the Kingdom together.Helen, Esther and Gwen (& Woody our small podengo) join with me in sending you our warmest greetings. With every blessing, Jeremy.
Barton Benefice Services – October 2026 ********************************************************************************** Sunday 4th October – 18th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Patronal Eucharist – Westcote Barton 11.00am Eucharist – Over Worton 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Sandford St Martin Sunday 11th October – 19th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist – Steeple Barton 11.00 Harvest Eucharist - Duns Tew Sunday 18th October – 20th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist – Nether Worton 11.00am Harvest Eucharist – Sandford St Martin 5.00pm Informal Service – Alice Marshall Hall Sunday 25th September –Last Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Family at Church – Duns Tew 11.00am Harvest Eucharist – Steeple Barton 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Westcote Barton
Barton Benefice Services – September 2026 ********************************************************************************** Sunday 6th September – Creation in Christ 9.30am Eucharist – Westcote Barton 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Sandford St Martin Sunday 13th September – The 15th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist - Duns Tew 11.00 Harvest Festival Service – Over Worton Sunday 20th September – The 16th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist – Nether Worton 11.00am Eucharist – Sandford St Martin 5.30pm Benefice Harvest Supper following Thanksgiving Prayers – Alice Marshall Hall Sunday 27th September –17th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Family at Church – Duns Tew 11.00am Harvest Eucharist – Steeple Barton 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Westcote Barton
Barton Benefice Services – August 2026 ********************************************************************************** Sunday 2nd August – 9th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist – Westcote Barton 11.00am Eucharist Over Worton Sunday 9th August - 10th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist (said with Hymns) - Steeple Barton 11.00am - Eucharist Duns Tew Sunday 16th August – 11th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist – Nether Worton 11.00am Eucharist – Sandford St Martin 5.00pm Informal service – Alice Marshall Hall Sunday 23rd August – 12th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Morning Service – Duns Tew 11am Eucharist - Steeple Barton 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Westcote Barton Sunday 30th August – 13th Sunday after Trinity 11am Eucharist – Sandford St Martin
Sunday 5th July 9.30am Eucharist Westcote Barton 11.00am Eucharist Over Worton 5.00pm Evening prayer Sandford St Martin Sunday 12th July 9.30am Eucharist (said with hymns) Steeple Barton 11.00am Eucharist Duns Tew Sunday 19th July 9.30am Eucharist Nether Worton 11.00am Eucharist Sandford St Martin - Ledwell open air service and picnic follows this 12.00pm Celebration feast of St Mary Magdalene Ledwell 5pm Informal Service Alice Marshall Hall Sunday 26th July 9.30am Family at Church Duns Tew 11.00am Eucharist readings in red have been selected by+G Steeple Barton 5.00pm Evening Prayer Westcote Barton
Barton Benefice Services – June 2026 *************************************************************************** Sunday 7th June – The 1st Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist – Westcote Barton 11.00am Eucharist Over Worton 5.00pm Evening Prayer – Sandford St Martin Sunday 14th June - The 2nd after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist (said with Hymns) Steeple Barton 11.00am Eucharist Duns Tew Sunday 21st June – The 3rd Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Eucharist – Nether Worton 11.00am Eucharist – Sandford St Martin 5.00pm Informal service – Alice Marshall HallSunday 28th June – 4th Sunday after Trinity10.00am said Eucharist Steeple Barton Followed by Pet Service1.30 – 4.00pm Duns Tew Fete – Manor Gardens5.00pm Evening Prayer – Westcote Barton