St John the Baptist and St Lawrence

Welcome. We are a small but still active church in a rural, lively Cotswold village. We are part of a group of five churches in the centre of the Vale and Cotswold Benefice. We hold a communion service in our own church four or five times a year and also have an exciting ministry to families through our regular, more informal, outdoor Muddy Church services!

Our beautiful church is used by many families in the village for christenings, weddings and funerals, as well as the traditional services at Christmas, Easter, and Harvest Festival. We want the church to continue to be an integral part of village life.

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St Peter, Willersey with Saintbury

The beautiful Church of Saint Peter’s, Willersey with Saintbury is open for visits, prayer and quiet meditation in daylight hours every day. Our welcoming congregation always draws in visitors and newcomers to our weekly services on Sundays and Wednesdays with a warm spirit of fellowship.

This beautiful, Grade I Listed Cotswold church building dates back to the 11th Century. It owes its unusual and remarkable cruciform design to one of its principal architects; the Abbots of Evesham used to spend their summers in Willersey and one of the abbots based Saint Peter’s central pillars and ceiling on those of Evesham Abbey (which was demolished at the time of the Reformation). The oldest element of the church is its font, which pre-dates the Norman Conquest. A programme of work, over the last twelve years, has raised the condition of Saint Peter’s to being generally excellent. However, the Churchwardens continue to work with parishioners to raise funds and deliver allN the works needed to complete this vital programme.

St Peter’s six bells are unique, being the only known bells that are in perfect pitch but which have never been tuned, either by chipping or milling. Over 300 years old, they have benefitted from a recent and complete refurbishment, including the restoration and painting of their steel bell frame. Our committed and skilled Tower team have come in the top three in the annual Three Shires Bellringers’ Guild competition in recent years.

Saint Peter’s is a most active church and makes many diverse and impactful contributions to its local community. It has the strongest of links with its Church of England Controlled (CofE) primary school. engages actively, throughout each year, with organisations in the Parish and provides support to parishioners. The church produces the monthly “Church & Village News” which is delivered to every household in the parish. Numerous volunteers support the life of the church.

St Lawrence, Bourton-on-the-Hill

Welcome to St Lawrence, Bourton-on-the-Hill. We are a small, friendly congregation who worship in a historic church overlooking the Evenlode Valley in the North Cotswolds. We have a service at 11:15 every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month when we have a service of evening prayer with hymns at 6pm. When there is a fifth Sunday in a month we join with other congregations in our benefice for a 9:30 communion service (See "What's on" to find out which church is hosting).

There is also an all-age "Open Door" service on the first Sunday of the month and Holy Communion with Junior Church stories and activities for children on the third Sunday of the month. Both of these take place at Blockley Church and start at 9:30am.

Our church is Norman with later changes. It is open during daylight hours and visitors are most welcome. It's a peaceful place. We are part of the Quiet Garden Network and we have been given a silver EcoChurch award by A Rocha for our approach to caring for all God's creation.

There is parking in the back lane off the A44 behind the church or in the old school carpark when that building is not being used for community functions. A notice on the wall in the car park lists when these are taking place. The car park is available for church use on Sundays.

All are welcome to come along to any service - you don't need to have any experience of church or know what to do! We look forward to welcoming you!