About Us

In 1987 the five parishes of Islip, Noke, Woodeaton, Charlton-on-Otmoor and Oddington were united into a single benefice. In 2001 this benefice was combined with that of Ambrosden, Merton and Piddington to form the Ray Valley Benefice under a single rector.

We are pleased to welcome our new Benefice Rector Revd Cortney Dale who joins us from the United States. Cortney will be assisted by the Revd Lisa Holmes (retired), who lives in Ambrosden, and the Revd Canon Brian Mountford (retired) who lives in Islip. There are other retired clergy in the area that give support when needed.

For more information about the Benefice, please contact:

Mrs Sharron Richardson, Benefice Administrator, [email protected]  

Tel: 07386 720605 Benefice website: https://RayValleyBenefice.org

Contact with the clergy and PCC  (Church Council) can be made via the churchwardens:  Dawn, tel. 01865 331293 and Brian 01865 331493