Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) will be held at 12h00 on Sunday 10 May 2026 following the Service of Holy Communion which starts at 11h00.
A booklet containing the agenda and reports on the last year's activities will be made available at the meeting and will be circulated by email to members of the Electoral Roll buring next week.
Sunday 3 May 2026 Family Service 11h00
The 11 am Family Service this Sunday will take the theme of Jesus cooking a breakfast of fish for his disciples. Kirsty, as ever, has lined up an intriguing-sounding activity - an “edible sweet fish scene”!
Prayers for peace and hope
Please see here for the Church of England's prayers for peace and hope in the midst of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and here for the Church of England's response to the conflict in Ukraine.
Regular Services at St Helen's
For the current pattern of weekly services at St Helen's please see here.
Online Worship
The Benefice YouTube channel is available at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/stmaryschalgrovewithsthelensberricksalome .
Enquiries about Marriage and Baptism etc
These should be directed to Father Michael Lakey on 01865 890392 (not available on Mondays).
Our parish of Berrick Salome is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies as published in 'Promoting a Safer Church' by the Archbishops' Council in 2017.
If you are concerned that someone is at risk, but not immediate harm, or have any safeguarding concerns then contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Naomi Jolliffe
email [email protected]
or
Fr Michael
email [email protected], phone 01865 890392
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Casework Officer for Oxford and Dorchester:
Erica Hegg
email [email protected]
Tel: 07341 866832
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
For additional contacts please see the link below.
For more detailed information and contact details please follow this link