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.
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
St Michael's ultimate aim is to run a weekly Dementia Cafe with an accessible toilet (our current one is outside) and new kitchen facilities (our one is in the Vestry within church). To do this, first there are very costly repairs to the church building which includes the South Aisle Roof, the South East Buttress, the Chancel Walls and crumbling stone work.The repairs alone are going to cost around £300,000 with another £300,00 for the extension so we need your help.To help keep our church open please either:1) Donate via the Yellow Envelopes (found in church) or join the Parish Giving Scheme2) Donate online:Bank Account: Aston Clinton PCCSort Code: 20.03.18Account Number: 330285423) Donate via your card on our tap machine by the church doorMany thanks for all of your help
