Wychwood
Benefice
A benefice of three rural parishes in the Cotswolds
“Musings on the Constitution”
A talk by Sir Stephen Tomlinson, ex Lord Justice of Appeal
7.30pm Wednesday 8th January 2020, New Beaconsfield Hall.
£15 to include a glass of wine
Proceeds to Shipton Church roof repairs.
Please apply to James Walmsley
Tel 01993 830842
Email [email protected]
Pastoral Support at Christmas
The Christmas season is the time of year for great excitement and delight for many, especially those who gather with family to celebrate.
But for many reasons Christmas can also be a painful and difficult time. Maybe it’s a first without a much loved member of the family, perhaps relatives are too far away to reach or it is no longer possible to travel.
Can we all remain extra mindful of those around us who might appreciate a call or even a card to offer a visit.
Call Clare in the office (01993 832467) or me or Anne (01993 830160) if you feel you would like a call or visit, or if you know of anyone who might.
Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas
Elaine
07939 510788/831610 [email protected]
There’s a lot going on, here’s an overview:
Christmas Eve
4.00pm Crib and Christingle Service in Milton Church
4.00pm Crib and Christingle Service in Shipton Church
6.00pm Carols round the tree in Milton
7.00pm Carols round the tree in Shipton
11.00pm Midnight Mass in Milton Church
Christmas Day
9.30am Christmas Communion in Milton Church
11.00am Christmas Communion in Shipton Church
11.00am Christmas Communion in Fifield Church
Read the final Christmas issue of the Church News here:
Nine Lessons & Carols by Candlelight Sunday 22 Decmeber 6pm, Shipton Church
Join us and the choir for this special service in St Mary’s Church, Shipton under Wychwood. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
Do join us at 4pm on Christmas Eve in both Milton and Shipton church for the very popular family crib and christingle service.
Christingle Making: Monday 23 December 10-12 noon, Benefice Centre
Do come and join us for our annual Christingle making session. Children are very welcome to come and help make Christingles ahead of the Crib and Christingle services (and possibly eat some sweets along the way…).
Here are a few photos from our first Christmas Tree Festival in Shipton.
Shipton’s Christmas Tree Festival
Carols by Candlelight Services This week
St John the Baptist, Fifield on Friday 13 December at 6.30pm
St Nicholas, Idbury on Sunday 15 December at 4pm
SS Simon & Jude, Milton on Sunday 15 December at 5pm
An evening of celebrating the season and carols from the choir with the aim of contributing towards the Church Roof Restoration Fund.
Tickets £10 to include refreshments from 6pm-8pm
Contact [email protected]
Tel 01993 832467