Berrow Benefice comprises the parishes of Berrow with Pendock, Birtsmorton and Hollybush and Eldersfield, set in beautiful countryside on the Worcestershire/Herefordshire/Gloucestershire borders. We now share a priest with our neighbouring Longdon benefice, but are currently in vacancy.
For all queries on weddings, funerals and baptisms please contact our non-stipendiary priest, Rev Anthea Elston at [email protected].
View benefice homepageWelcome to St Faiths! This cherished gem of a medieval Church sits in beautiful countryside, looking up to the Malvern Hills. Situated in the middle of its unusual circular walled churchyard, the Church itself was at one time on the at risk register but thanks to a Heritage Lottery Grant and the unstinting hard work and devotion of the local community it is now thriving and in good repair. We recently had the joy of a 6th bell being added to our ring of 5, and were host to Rev Julie James final service before her retirement. Now kept open for public use, you are very welcome to share the peace and tranquillity of this ancient place.
We are in the midst of wedding season, and what amazing weather we are having this year, perfect for a wedding. Our service at Birtsmorton Church is now always at 10.30am on every second Sunday in the month, but do check out our website, https://berrowlongdon.org.uk for news and updates.
Birtsmorton Church is an inconspicuous looking medieval Church, set back from a quiet country road in glorious countryside, close to the Malvern Hills. Our more well known neighbour, Birtsmorton Court, is famed for its beautiful gardens and as a wedding venue, which means we are lucky enough to be asked to carry out 30 to 40 weddings or wedding blessings a year, and to be able to welcome wedding couples and their families into our congregation. In addition, the Church has some treasures within in the form of some medieval stained glass fragments, two fascinating tombs and a wonderful modern stained glass window depicting one of our patron saints.
St John the Baptist normally hosts a service of BCP Holy Communion on the fourth Sunday of each month, and will alternate an All Age Worship service on the third Sunday of every other month, but please do keep an eye on our website at https://berrowlongdon.org.uk for any news or changes to service times and locations.
Welcome to St John the Baptist, Eldersfield, a beautiful medieval building with its iconic landmark spire in the midst of some of the most beautiful countryside imaginable. Our ring of 6 bells makes a joyous sound, floating out towards the Malvern Hills. Inside, the welcome is always warm and we are very grateful for all the help and support we receive from our local community in keeping this historic building well maintained and very much still at the heart of the village.
We have a regular service of Evensong on the first Sunday of every month at 5pm, and do keep an eye on our website at https://berrowlongdon.org.uk for updates.
The church is kept open every day of the year, so please do drop in to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this sacred space.
The old parish church at Pendock is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust - more information here - https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/the-church-pendock.html.
The parish uses it once a year for our annual Sunrise service on Easter Day.
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas from all in Berrow Benefice! Major changes lie ahead this year as we unite with four neighbouring parishes, so keep an eye on our Berrow Benefice website, https://berrowbenefice.org.uk for news and updates.
Welcome to our wonderful warm and welcoming little wooden Church, a unique gem, set in the centre of the village. We have a regular service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer at 8.30am on the third Sunday of each month.