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.