There are church services of all types, taking place at all times throughout the villages of Bourton, Clapton and The Rissingtons. Do explore and see what's right for you! Check out News and Notices for the weekly noticesheet (called Pews E-News) and the rota of services. Everyone is always welcome everywhere in our churches.

Guitar Concert with Sungbin Cho

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Join us for a relaxed evening of classical guitar with international guitarist Sungbin Cho

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Breakfast Church

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Saturday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Lawrence, Bourton
Address
School Hill, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2AW Parking in the field just past the primary school

Join us for a light breakfast (bacon butties, croissants, coffees, juice...) followed by craft and a short family friendly service with bible story and songs. All very welcome.

We take a break during school holidays in August

11am Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Our main Sunday service. Join us in person or watch our livestream by clicking on the sermons and services page on this site.

Contemplative Prayer Time

Occurring
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Join us for a quiet prayer time followed by refreshments

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Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday at for 20 mins
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Join us at St Lawrence each Monday for a short service of morning prayer. Held during term times only.

Midweek Holy Communion - Common Worship

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

A simple, said Eucharist. (Not held during school holidays)
Followed by tea and biscuits.

Is not held during school holidays.

BumbleBeez

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Toddler and carers group. Play, crafts and songs and a cuppa for the adults.

Usually meets all summer.

Holy Communion BCP

Occurring
Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 50 mins
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

A traditional said service of Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer.

5th Sunday Benefice Service

Occurring
Sunday 29 November 2026, Sunday 31 January 2027, Sunday 30 May 2027, Sunday 29 August 2027, Sunday 31 October 2027, Sunday 30 January 2028 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

In November 2026 we celebrate Advent Sunday with a service of Confirmation and Holy Communion with +Robert - ALL WELCOME.

Advent Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Laurence
Address
Wyck Rissington, GL54 2PN, United Kingdom

Step into advent with a darkness to light service - a new service in our church calendar this year - ALL ARE WELCOME!

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"First Sunday"

Occurring
Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

A service suitable for all ages - 30 mins followed by refreshments - all welcome, come and join us!
We live stream our main 11am Sunday services. For the livestream link, click on the 'More about this event' button on this page, or visit our website and scroll down to watch.

Breakfast Church with Christingle

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Join us for a light breakfast (bacon butties, croissant, juice, coffee), make your own Christingle and then join in a short family friendly and interactive service (20 mins)

Carols on the Green

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Join us on the village green for an evening of carols.

Carols by Candlelight

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Come and sing the Christmas story with us. Everyone is welcome as we hear the traditional carol service readings and have a good sing together! Followed by mulled wine and mince pies!

Quiet Christmas

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

A service for all those who seek a quiet place of reflection this Christmas, and for anyone who finds this a difficult time of year.

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Crib Service

Occurring
for 50 mins
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Dress up and join in as we re-tell the story of the first Christmas together.
Fun for all the family!

Midnight in Bethlehem Christmas Night Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Christmas Eve Communion Service - as we finish we celebrate Midnight in Bethlehem

Christmas Family Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Celebrate Christmas with all the family.

Benefice Family Communion on the Sunday after Christmas

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Lawrence
Address
Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP, United Kingdom

Join all the churches of the Benefice as we worship together today in St Lawrence, Bourton on the Water