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.

Coffee, Cake and Chat

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

Join us at St John's every Tuesday morning for excellent coffee, lovely cakes and good conversation. All by donation. Dogs and walkers welcome. Currently held indoors.

Sung Evensong

Occurring
Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

Join us for sung evensong led by the choir. If you would like to join the choir please email [email protected]

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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Advent Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every First, Second, Third, Fourth Tuesday at for 30 mins
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

Join us to say Morning Prayer together on Tuesdays during the lead-up to Christmas

Holy Communion - Book of Common Prayer

Occurring
Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

A traditional, said service of Holy Communion.

Christmas Tree Festival

Occurring
for 1 day, 7 hours
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

Join us for our Christmas Tree Festival on 12th and 13th December - Refreshments served both days - all day!

Christingle Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

Join us for a family friendly Advent service! Make a Christingle in the middle of our Christmas Tree festival.

Carols by Candlelight

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

Join us for a traditional service of nine lessons and carols, starting in candlelight, 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 John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

Come and tell the Christmas story with us! We will assemble the nativity scene with real people - so young persons (and young at heart) do please come dressed up as wise men, shepherds, angels, Marys, Josephs, stars - and donkeys!

Christmas Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

Join us to celebrate Christmas

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

Joint Rissington's Holy Communion

Occurring
In January, April, July, October. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist
Address
Great Rissington, GL54 2LL, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion (Common Worship), held on the third Sunday of the month. This rotates around the Rissington villages and is held at Great Rissington in January, April, July, and October.