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Christ Church Hilderstone family Scarecrow Festival in June, where families around the village adorn the streets and church with a host of fun and traditional scarecrows.

CW Order1 Traditional Language Holy Communion 3rd Sunday

Every Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Hilderstone Christ Church
Hilderstone Stoke-on-Trent, ST15 8SQ, United Kingdom

A permanent feature of the Church of England's worship and a key source for its doctrine, the Book of Common Prayer is loved for the beauty of its language and its services are widely used.

The Hilderstone Scarecrow Festival & Competition 13 & 14 June 2026

for 1 day, 3 hours, 30 mins
Hilderstone Christ Church
Hilderstone Stoke-on-Trent, ST15 8SQ, United Kingdom

Visitors are invited to take a tour of the village using a Scarecrow map, to see the many and varied scarecrows adorning their front lawns, village green and church. From the humorous to the traditional, the event is a must-see village-wide celebration. Refreshments are on offer in the church, 1-4pm on Saturday and 2-4pm on Sunday, with the winners of the Scarecrow Competition announced at 4pm when the Rev'd Lucinda Wray-Wear will bless the scarecrows. There will also be a family scarecrow-themed service on Sunday 14th at 11.15am. All are welcome to join in the fun. Proceeds go towards the Access for All project at Christ Church Hilderstone.

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CW Modern Language Holy Communion 1st, 2nd & 4th Sunday

Every Second, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Hilderstone Christ Church
Hilderstone Stoke-on-Trent, ST15 8SQ, United Kingdom

Adopting contemporary language, this order of service, with its vibrant images, seeks to connect the biblical tradition with people's own experiences.