PARISH GIVING SCHEMEThis scheme, run by the Church of England, replaces the traditional way of donating to the church during a service & we would like to encourage anyone who hasn’t already done so to join up to give to All Saints’ or St Michael’s in this way. The way the scheme works is explained in the leaflets that can be found on the table to the right of the door. Your donation is completely confidential, you can sign up to donate as much or as little as you wish and that amount will be deducted on a regular basis from your bank account once you have completed the form and returned it to the Parish Giving Team. You don’t have to do anything else!The scheme has several big advantages in the way it works, because the accounting is all done by the scheme administrators who simply report the monthly income figures to the Church. Furthermore, this way of giving on a regular basis also means that the Treasurer can more accurately forecast this element of donation income, using the monthly statement provided.Many thanks in advance – Reverend Sally Bottomer.
Come and bid on our various amazing lots in our Silent Auction between Tuesday 1st and Tuesday 8th July 2025.Currently we have the following auction lots:Lot 2: Private Dinner Party for 6 people in your own homeLot 3: A days Fly Fishing at Tringford Fishery for 2 peopleLot 4: Original Art by Jane NashLot 5: Crochet LessonsLot 6: 4 hours of babysittingLot 7: Limited Edition of Rhinns Single Malt WhiskyLot 8: Dinner for 2 at The Oak, Aston ClintonLot 9: Afternoon Tea experience at Coffee 108, Aston ClintonLot 10: Dedicated Quarter Peal at St Michael'sLot 11: Sports Factor Holiday Vouchers (50% off)Lot 12: Original Art by Nigel BrigdenLot 13: Case of Vit Hit DrinksLot 14: Original Art by Di OldfieldLot 15: Original Art by Di OldfieldLot 16: Wheelbarrow full of logsLot 17: Coffee & Cake for 2 at Cafe in the ParkLot 18: Meal of 2 & a bottle of wine at Crows NestLot 19: Grapheve Interiors Voucher (rrp £450)Lot 20: Original Art by Paula DaddowLot 21: Full Body massage for an hourLot 22: Tea & Cake for 2 people at Rhubarb Cafe for a monthLot 23: £10 Lucky Number (buy a number(s) & if that number(s) are drawn, you'll receive half of the money raised on this lot)Lot 24: 1 day gardening by Luff LandscapingLot 25: A month of Bootcamp Sessions by GS Fitness (various times and locations)Lot 26: A course of Scottish Country Dance lessons for 2 people by Lucy Clark SCDLot 27: Original Glass Art by Sue BaileyAny bids can be placed by calling Natalie on 01296 632488 or emailing Benefice3@gmail.com. You can put a bid on one bid or several so see what takes your fancy.
There were 10 teams competing from across the Chiltern & Central branches of the Oxford Diocesan Guild of Bell Ringers. They cover an area ranging from Aylesbury to Wendover and Stewkley to Great Missenden.The competition is about accuracy with which bells are rung - so crucial to the sound experienced by those listening. Judges assess each team on the basis of a test piece and faults scored against the slightest imperfection. Aston Clinton had 31 faults but if that sounds alot, the runners up (Wendover) had over 50.The last 3 competitions had been won by Stewkley from the Central Branc and after the results were announced, the secretary of the Chiltern Branch, Philip Dobson wrote:"Many congratulations to Aston Clinton, thank you for wresting the cup from Central Branch!
Why be married in Church?A marriage service, wherever it is held, is a public declaration of love and commitment to your partner. If you choose to get married in church, there is an added dimension - the assurance that God cares about your relationship and that his resources and strength are available to help you.So can you be married at one of our Churches?We will do everything we can to enable you to do so.Here’s how it works:You have a legal right to marry in the Church of England parish church where you or your fiancé(e) lives.If at least one of you hasn’t lived in one of the 3 Parishes of the Benefice (Aston Clinton, Buckland or Drayton Beauchamp) for at least six months, you will need to demonstrate a connection with the Church where you wish to be married. That means that at least one of the following applies to at least one of you :was baptised at the Churchhas attended worship in the Church for at least six monthshas a parent or a grandparent who has a connection with the ParishEven if you can’t demonstrate any of the connections above, we’ll help you explore whether it is possible for you to be married here so please contact us on 01296 632488 or email to benefice3@gmail.comWhat will it cost?For 2024 the fee is £650.00, which includes the Minister, Church Service, lighting, heating and administration.Optional extras are a Church Organist, Verger, Reading of Banns and Bells, of which the Church can confirm costs.For further details, contact the Benefice Administrator on 01296 632488 or email to benefice3@gmail.com
