Churn Benefice

15/08/2026

Ride + Stride is not only for walkers and cyclists.

Churches play a very important part in the day by opening their doors, welcoming visitors, signing forms and offering a little hospitality.

Some churches put on refreshments. Others create a small display about the building, arrange flowers, share archive photographs, or simply make sure there is someone there to greet people.

It need not be elaborate. A warm welcome, an open door and a few words about the church can make a visit memorable.

If your church is taking part on Saturday 12th September, now is a good time to think about what you might offer.

https://ohct.org.uk/ride-and-stride/im-a-coordinator/register-your-church-details-for-ride-and-stride/

01/08/2026

Hope you see you there!

16/06/2026

Please join us on Refugee Sunday, 21st June, at 6pm at St Andrew's Church, Hagbourne, for a joint service of prayer & sharing, followed by a bring-and-share meal.
This event will bring together people from different backgrounds and churches in the Didcot area to learn from each other and pray for refugees and migrants and their countries. We look forward to hearing from brothers and sisters from Ukraine, Venezuela and Hong Kong who are now living locally. They will share from their countries and cultures, including songs of worship and points for prayer. We will finish by enjoying food and conversation together. Parking is available at
Hagbourne Village Hall.

Refugee Sunday / Sanctuary Sunday is part of Refugee Week 15th – 21st June and there are lots of other events and activities you can join
with, nationally, online, and locally, see https://refugeeweek.org/.

These include the Film festival
https://refugeeweek.org/take-part/film-festival/ and some "Simple Acts” https://refugeeweek.org/simple-acts/, everyday actions we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections in our communities.
We have a supply of the Simple Acts A5 cards illustrated by Quentin
Blake so please let us know if your
church would like some and we will deliver them to you.

02/06/2026

"Sing your heart out" and "Hymns and Pimms" at St Michael's Blewbury on June 14th. Hope to see you there!

27/05/2026

Next Saturday - email [email protected] to book your space on the tower tour. Ground level activities- just come along!

08/05/2026

Coffee & Kids toddler group
Monday 1st June 10-11.30am
Vale Room (Blewbury village hall)

27/04/2026