Astwick Vale Benefice

Astwick Vale Benefice, which consists of the parishes and churches of Aynho, Croughton, Evenley, Farthinghoe, and Hinton-in-the-Hedges with Steane, is situated at the most southerly end of the Peterborough Diocese within the Brackley Deanery.

Each of the churches making up the Benefice has its own distinctive character and traditions, which we respect and for which we are thankful. We do, however, share our gifts and actively support one another. All of the churches are relatively close together – within a 5-mile triangle.

God has created the whole universe, and we can see the mark of our creator in everything that he has made. We are the gathered people in this part of creation, who are called to come together in joy, in sorrow, and in support to live the life that God has asked us in this place that he has made.

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What's on

Altar Server Training

for 1 hour
All Saints' Croughton
Church Lane Croughton, NN13 5LS, United Kingdom

We will have some more training sessions for serving at the Altar in the Benefice.
This is an opportunity to learn more about what happens at the Altar during Communion - How to serve at the Altar, and how to receive Communion.
It is informal, friendly, a chance to ask questions and to learn.
Open to anyone who might wish to begin serving at the altar, those who have been doing it for years, or who are just interested in learning more about this Sacrament at the heart of our faith.

Benefice Communion Service

Sunday 15 February 2026, Sunday 22 March 2026, Sunday 19 April 2026, Sunday 17 May 2026, Sunday 21 June 2026, Sunday 19 July 2026, Sunday 16 August 2026, Sunday 30 August 2026, Sunday 20 September 2026, Sunday 18 October 2026, Sunday 15 November 2026, Sunday 29 November 2026, Sunday 20 December 2026, Sunday 27 December 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour

We come together from across our parishes every third and fifth Sunday in the month to share a join Communion Service together. This service rotates around our Benefice, being hosted by each church in turn. For UpToDate details of where this service will be held next, please visit our Benefice Website or Social Media.

All are Welcome.

Altar Server Training

for 1 hour
St Michael & All Angels Farthinghoe
Main Road Farthinghoe, NN13 5PN, United Kingdom

We will have some more training sessions for serving at the Altar in the Benefice.
This is an opportunity to learn more about what happens at the Altar during Communion - How to serve at the Altar, and how to receive Communion.
It is informal, friendly, a chance to ask questions and to learn.
Open to anyone who might wish to begin serving at the altar, those who have been doing it for years, or who are just interested in learning more about this Sacrament at the heart of our faith.

Our churches

Safeguarding

We take safeguarding very seriously and we committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Peterborough’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.