Hook Norton with Great Rollright, Swerford and Wigginton
The current situation with the re-opening of church buildings and the opportunity to worship together is changing all the time so please do keep watching these pages and Facebook for more information.
We are back worshipping in church with very few restrictions so please join us.
At the moment our church buildings are open for Sunday worship and for private prayer:
If you do not normally receive the benefice updates then do email the Rector for the Zoom service links. Revd Janet is at [email protected] and on 01608 737223.
We will do all we can to still keep in contact to offer spiritual care through Facebook and websites.
Please find resources here for you.
Would you like someone from the church to give you a phone call-simply for a chat, or to discuss your needs? Our Rector, Revd Janet Faull on 01608 737223 would be pleased to hear from you. If there is someone else who might be pleased to know of this please pass on the message.
See our YouTube Channel for recordings of services and reflections. These are also on our Facebook Pages - St Peter's Hook Norton and St Andrew's Great Rollright.
Be assured of our prayers and we hope you all keep well. Revd Janet
We take Safeguarding very seriously. If you have any concerns, for the safety of yourself or for another, please contact the Safeguarding Officer, Helga Disney, on 01608 730456 or by emailing [email protected], or alternatively contact Revd Janet Faull (Rector) on 01608 737223 or [email protected] Our safeguarding policy can be viewed via the link.
Welcome to the Benefice of Hook Norton with Great Rollright, Swerford, and Wigginton. Please select one of the churches below for more information.
Churches in Benefice
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Great Rollright: St Andrew
Oxford
The current situation with the re-opening of church buildings and the opportunity to worship together is changing all the time so please do keep watching these pages and Facebook for more information.
The church is now open again every day.
We are back worshipping in church with very few restrictions so please join us.
Please see here for the full risk assessment and information about measures that have been put in place.<
We will do all we can to still keep in contact to offer spiritual care through Facebook and websites.
We are all facing new challenges. Adapting to new restrictions will not come easy.
See here for various resources to help at this time.
Would you like someone from the church to give you a phone call-simply for a chat, or to discuss your needs? Our Rector, Janet Faull on 01608 737223 ([email protected]) would be pleased to hear from you. If there is someone else who might be pleased to know of this please pass on the message.
Be assured of our prayers and we hope you all keep well. Revd Janet
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St Andrew's is located in the village of Great Rollright, next to the Church of England school. The church building dates from the late 12th Century, with additions in the 13th, 14th and 15th Century.
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10am there is a Holy Communion service, there is a 10am Morning Worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month, and an 8am BCP Holy Communion service on the 4th Sunday. For more details see the Calendar in "Services and Events".
The mission statement of St Andrew's: "Led by the Holy Spirit we seek to know Christ and to make Him known, and to live according to the Word of God. A church at the very heart of this village, we reach out to our community".
We take Safeguarding very seriously. If you have any concerns, for the safety of yourself or for another, please contact the Safeguarding Officer, Helga Disney, on 01608 730456 or by emailing [email protected], or alternatively contact Revd Janet Faull (Rector) on 01608 737223 or [email protected] Our safeguarding policy can be viewed via the link .
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Swerford: St Mary
Oxford
Welcome to St Mary's Swerford
Please see information on our sister churches here .
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The current situation with the re-opening of church buildings and the opportunity to worship together is changing all the time so please do keep watching these pages and Facebook for more information.
We are back worshipping in church with very few restrictions so please join us.
St Mary's is open for private prayer again every Day.
We will do all we can to still keep in contact to offer spiritual care through Facebook and website.
See here for various resources to help at this time.
Would you like someone from the church to give you a phone call-simply for a chat, or to discuss your needs? Our Rector, Janet Faull on 01608 737223 ([email protected]) would be pleased to hear from you. If there is someone else who might be pleased to know of this please pass on the message.
Be assured of our prayers and we hope you all keep well. Revd Janet
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St Mary's Church was founded in the late 12th Century by the monks of Osney Abbey. It is valued for its ancient heritage, its beauty and its calm atmosphere of dedication and contemplation.
Services tend to be traditional in nature, most using the Book of Common Prayer.
The mission of St Mary's is to be the focal point of village life, thereby promoting the Christian faith.
We take Safeguarding very seriously. If you have any concerns, for the safety of yourself or for another, please contact the Safeguarding Officer, Helga Disney, on 01608 730456 or by emailing [email protected], or alternatively contact Revd Janet Faull (Rector) on 01608 737223 or [email protected] Our safeguarding policy can be viewed via the link .
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Wigginton: St Giles
Oxford
The current situation with the re-opening of church buildings and the opportunity to worship together is changing all the time so please do keep watching these pages and Facebook for more information.
We are back worshipping in church with very few restrictions so please join us.
St Giles' Church is open for private prayer again every Day.
We will do all we can to still keep in contact to offer spiritual care through facebook and websites.
See here for various resources to help at this time.
Would you like someone from the church to give you a phone call-simply for a chat, or to discuss your needs? Our Rector Janet Faull on 01608 737223 ([email protected]) would be pleased to hear from you. If there is someone else who might be pleased to know of this please pass on the message.
Be assured of our prayers and we hope you all keep well. Revd Janet
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The church of St Giles, Wigginton dates back to the 13th century and is built from local ironstone.
Regular services are an 8am Holy Communion on the 2nd Sunday of each month and a 6pm Evensong on the 3rd Sunday, both using the Book of Common Prayer. Please see the Calendar for additional services.
The mission of St Giles is to provide a Christian haven at the centre of the community, working with our sister churches, to be responsive to the spiritual needs and preferences of all those seeking spirituality, reassurance and companionship.
We take Safeguarding very seriously. If you have any concerns, for the safety of yourself or for another, please contact the Safeguarding Officer, Helga Disney, on 01608 730456 or by emailing [email protected], or alternatively contact Revd Janet Faull (Rector) on 01608 737223 or [email protected] Our safeguarding policy can be viewed via the link https://www.oxford.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Diocesan-safeguarding-policy.pdf
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Hook Norton: St. Peter's Church
Oxford
We are back worshipping in church with very few restrictions so please join us. The current situation with the re-opening of church buildings and the opportunity to worship together is changing all the time so please do keep watching these pages and Facebook for more information.
The church is again open for worship and for private prayer.
Please see here Covid 19 Guidelines for Attending a Church Service at St Peter's.
Please see here for the full risk assessment and information about measures that have been put in place.
During the pandemic, St Peter's has been unable to hold many of its normal fundraising events, which bring so much joy to the parish, and much needed funds for the church. The costs of running the church have not changed, so any help that you are able to give us at this time is much appreciated.
The sustainability of St Peter's church is dependent on our regular givers. If you are able to make a regular donation to the running of the church please use the Parish Giving Scheme
Every donation is greatly appreciated, so if you are able to make a one-off donation towards the work of St Peter's Church please use our 'Givealittle' on-line giving page
We are also doing all we can to still keep in contact to offer spiritual care through facebook and websites.
See here for various resources to help at this time.
Would you like someone from the church to give you a phone call-simply for a chat, or to discuss your needs? Our Rector, Janet Faull, on 01608 737223 ([email protected]) would be pleased to hear from you. If there is someone else who might be pleased to know of this please pass on the message.
Be assured of our prayers and we hope you all keep well. Revd Janet
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Welcome to St Peter's, Hook Norton.
There are at least 5 Sunday services each month, including an All Age Worship on the first Sunday of every month. There is a Holy Communion service every Wednesday at 10am. Please see the Calendar in "Services and events" for more details.
The church hosts the 'Font Cafe', manned by volunteers, every Saturday morning.
The church maintains links with Hook Norton Primary School, with representation on the board of governors. A weekly after school club is available to pupils - JAM (Jesus And Me).
The mission statement of St Peter's: In the power of the Holy Spirit, to bring people of all ages into a living relationship with Jesus. By the Word of God through prayer, worship and fellowship to nurture faith and encourage all to use their God-given gifts to enrich the life of God’s family in this place.
We take Safeguarding very seriously. If you have any concerns, for the safety of yourself or for another, please contact the Safeguarding Officer, Helga Disney, on 01608 730456 or by emailing [email protected], or alternatively contact Revd Janet Faull (Rector) on 01608 737223 or [email protected] Our safeguarding policy can be viewed via the link .