A short and friendly traditional Holy Communion Service - all are welcome.
A short service of Morning Prayer starting at 9.00 is held daily within the Benefice by rotation:
Monday at Great Bourton, All Saints;
Tuesday at Claydon, St James the Great;
Wednesday at Cropredy, St Mary the Virgin;
Thursday at Mollington, All Saints;
Friday at Wardington, St Mary Magdalene.
Following Morning Prayer, Revd Sarah will be available from 9.30 am to 10.30 am for meeting or visiting parishioners.
Our Holy Communion service is a celebration of the Eucharist, an ancient name (from the Greek word for 'thanksgiving') widely used today for the service that is otherwise known as the Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper or Mass. The Eucharist is a service in which Christians follow Jesus' command to his followers, to share bread and wine in remembrance of him. This is a family service where all are most welcome. It is held in Cropredy on the first Sunday of each month and is usually led by our Vicar, the Revd Canon Sarah Fenby. Refreshments are served afterwards in the church and all are invited to join in and mix socially.
A short family Service to which all are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to stop for refreshments and a friendly chat after the Service.
A short family friendly service led by Siobhan and Rebecca Croft. With excellent visual presentations designed especially for children of all ages. The very young may be invited to participate in a range of activities connected with the service. Refreshments are served afterwards in the church building.
Please note that on Easter Sunday, 20th April this service will be replaced by an All-Age Easter Communion Service at 9:30 am
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With a collection of talented musicians, Licensed Bar and Ploughman's Lunch.
This is a very special All Age Service for villagers and festival goers - All Welcome!
Refreshments will be available after the Service - please see the separate notice about our 'St Mary’s Continental Café'