Welcome to Avening Church.
Please see the "Latest news" tab for current opening times and the "Services and Events" tab to see the calendar of services. Do check the location of the services listed, as some services (especially seasonal ones) may be held in one of the other churches in our benefice.
To arrange a christening, wedding or funeral in either Avening or Cherington Church, please get in touch with the Benefice Office in Minchinhampton: [email protected] / 01453 889004
Vicki Hayward is our Administrator and will be happy to help you make arrangements.
The Foodbank donation box is now in the front garden of 14 High Street.
At the top of this page is a link to Church of England where you will find many resources including prayers.
Our parish of Avening: Holy Cross 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 of Gloucester’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, Jackie Ellis:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07974 107779.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team may be contacted using these details:
01452 835516 (Mon-Fri, 9-5)
07944 680320 (Out of hours, Mon-Fri)*
[email protected]
Out of hours: Phone cover for advice/guidance over weekends and bank holidays is provided by the thirtyone:eight safeguarding helpline. They can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
If someone is in immediate danger or at risk of significant harm, please remove yourself from any danger, then immediately contact the emergency services by calling 999.