Jane and Alan say: A huge thank you to everyone for a wonderful 7 1/2 years in the benefice, and for the send off you gave us on 15 February. It was great seeing so many of you at the service, and afterwards at the Sports and Social Club, where we felt overwhelmed by your hospitality, kind words and generosity. The beautiful card from everyone, which we will frame, and the gorgeous pottery made by Andy Gill will take pride of place in our new home. And we are beyond grateful for the the collection taken for our leaving present and to which so many people contributed - a staggering £6,400 ! Thank you so, so much, we can't believe it, and are absolutely delighted! For all your friendship and support over the years, and for welcoming us as part of these amazing communities, thank you and God bless.
Barton Benefice Services – January 2026 ********************************************* Sunday 4th January – Feast of the Epiphany 9.30am Eucharist Westcote Barton 11.00am Eucharist Over Worton 5.00pm Evening Prayer Sandford St Martin Sunday 11th January – Baptism of Christ 9.30am Eucharist (said with Hymns) Steeple Barton 11.00 Eucharist Duns Tew Sunday 18th January – Second Sunday of Epiphany 9.30am Eucharist Nether Worton 11.00am Eucharist Sandford St Martin 5.00pm Informal Worship Alice Marshall Hall Sunday 25st January – Third Sunday of Epiphany, Conversion of St Paul 9.30 F@C Duns Tew 11.00 Eucharist Steeple Barton 5.00pm Evening Prayer Westcote Barton
Barton Benefice Advent and Christmas Services and Events 2025 Friday 28th November 7 for 7.30pm Jazz Night Westcote Barton Sunday 30th November Advent Sunday 11.00am Advent Eucharist – with Advent candles Steeple Barton church* 5.00pm Benefice Advent Candlelit Service with Choir Duns Tew* Saturday 6th December 1.00–3.00pm Christingle Making in Sandford St Martin church 3.00–6.00pm Mince Pie Competition in Sandford Parish Hall Sunday 7th December Advent 2 9.30am Eucharist Westcote Barton* 4.00pm Christingle Sandford St Martin* Friday 12th December 6.00pm Carols at the Lychgate Sandford St Martin* Sunday 14th December Advent 3 9.45am Church Decorating Celebration Steeple Barton* 11.00am Eucharist Over Worton 4.00pm Nativity Service with donkey and sheep Duns Tew* Children and adults invited to dress as angels & shepherds Sunday 21st December Advent 4 11.00amEucharist Sandford St Martin* 4.00pm Carol Service with Benefice Choir Steeple Barton* 6.00pm Candlelit Carol Service Nether Worton* Monday 22nd December 6.00pm Carols in the churchyard Duns Tew* Wednesday 24th December Christmas Eve 4.00pm Crib Service Westcote Barton Children invited to dress as shepherds, angels or kings 10.00pm Early Midnight Mass Duns Tew 11.30pm Midnight Mass Westcote Barton Thursday 25th December Christmas Day 9.30am Eucharist with children’s talk Duns Tew 9.30am Eucharist Steeple Barton 11.00am Eucharist Over Worton 11.00am Eucharist with children’s talk Sandford St Martin Sunday 28th December 1st Sunday of Christmas 11.00am Benefice Eucharist Duns Tew Wednesday 31st December 4.00pm New Year’s Eve Service Westcote Barton followed by refreshments at AMH * followed by festive refreshments
