Bletchingdon - St Giles

A warm welcome awaits you at St Giles’, whether you are new to the village or have lived here for many years.

We have a strong relationship with our village school, which holds services in church, usually at the end of term, and members of the Ministry Team visit the school regularly. Children’s workshops are held from time to time, as well as Family Services once a month. An annual service on the village green with Bletchington Silver Band is very popular.

Pastoral care is very important to us and individual members of the congregation are active in helping those in need in the village. We support several charities with collections and gifts from services and we occasionally have coffee mornings to raise money for major world disasters.

The cleaning and flower arranging are carried out by a rota of people and visitors often remark how well cared-for the church looks. We have a Friends of the Churchyard scheme and the two churchyards are also beautifully kept.

The church is normally open from during daylight hours. There is seating in the pews for approximately 150 people. There are extra chairs that can be put out at the back of the church to seat another 20.

Chesterton - St Mary the Virgin

We hope you will feel welcome, whoever you are! Our church has been at the heart of village life for hundreds of years. Our regular congregation includes people of all ages and from all walks of life.

On the first Sunday of every month is the Young Families’ Service, which includes bible-storytelling, birthday prizes, and the occasional surprise visitor. On other Sundays there is a range of services – something, we hope, to suit everyone, ranging from the Book of Common Prayer to Taizé and modern worship songs.

St Mary’s works very closely with Chesterton School and is represented on the governing body.

Pastoral care is very important and individual members of the congregation are active in helping those in need in the village. Please get in touch with one of the wardens or clergy if you would like a visit or know of someone who would appreciate one.

There is a rota of local volunteers who are responsible for cleaning, flower arranging, bell-ringing and the upkeep of the churchyard.

The church is currently undergoing a period of restoration and renewal. We intend to install a WC and servery, make more space for socialising and performances, improve the heating and lighting, and generally make the building more inviting and accessible for everyone.

The church is normally open during daylight hours. There is seating in the pews for approximately 120.

Kirtlington - St Mary the Virgin

St Mary’s has a welcoming congregation and provides both modern and traditional services following a monthly pattern, but the regular routine is varied by less common forms of worship such as the commemoration of All Souls, Songs of Praise, and the Lamb Ale service.

There is a Café Church every quarter – a short and very informal service beginning with coffee and pastries. One Wednesday mornings during term time we hold ‘Rise and Shine’ – a gathering for the young and the young-in-heart – coffee, conversation, and activities for toddlers. There’s a dedicated Children’s Corner in the church to welcome and entertain younger visitors. The church works very closely with Kirtlington School and hosts regular school services.

Pastoral care is very important and individual members of the congregation are active in helping those in need in the village. Please get in touch with one of the wardens or clergy if you would like a visit or know of someone who would appreciate one.

The church is proud to be used as a community space, providing a venue for occasional concerts, drama performances, art exhibitions, and conferences. The church space has also been used for children’s music and dance classes, and adult exercise classes.

There is a rota of local volunteers who are responsible for cleaning, flower arranging, bell-ringing and the upkeep of the churchyard.

The church is normally open during daylight hours. There is seating on green chairs for 64 people, and an additional 80 wooden chairs. There is seating in the choirstalls for a further 16.

Middleton Stoney - All Saints

All Saints’ Church has a very committed congregation, and you are assured of a warm welcome. In addition to our services of worship we hold regular social and fund-raising events.

The church lies within the grounds of the private Jersey estate, but access is available to everyone. If arriving by foot you should be able to open the small gate to the side of the main gate. You can also enter the park from School Lane. If arriving by car, drive right up to the gates and they will open for you. Park on the grass near the church.

The church has been undertaking a programme of restoration and refurbishment. We are very grateful to individuals for their donations, and especially to Valencia Communities’ Trust for a very generous grant. The pipe organ was taken to Nottinghamshire to be cleaned and repaired, and has been rebuilt at the west end of the church. The area where the organ stood originally now contains an accessible WC and a new vestry. In the south aisle we now have space for meeting and socialising, together with a an attractive servery.

The Parochial Church Council looks after the fabric of the church and churchyard. There is a rota of local volunteers who are responsible for cleaning, flower arranging, bell-ringing and the upkeep of the grounds.

We are very privileged to be host to a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery.

Pastoral care is very important and individual members of the congregation are active in helping those in need in the village. Please get in touch with one of the wardens or clergy if you would like a visit or know of someone who would appreciate one.

The church is normally open during daylight hours. There is seating in the pews for about 100 people and in the choir stalls for a further 32.

Wendlebury - St Giles

St Giles’ congregation welcomes you and hopes you will feel at home in our fellowship. We hold regular services in different styles, but they are always informal and friendly.

St Giles’ is very happy to play host to the vibrant and versatile Wendlebury Community Choir.

During 2025 we hope to install a WC and a small servery.

Pastoral care is very important and individual members of the congregation are active in helping those in need in the village. Please get in touch with one of the wardens or clergy if you would like a visit or know of someone who would appreciate one.

There is a rota of local volunteers who are responsible for cleaning, flower arranging and the upkeep of the churchyard. Please get in touch with one of the wardens or clergy if you would like to help out.

The church is normally open during daylight hours. There is seating in the pews for 80 people and in the choir stalls for a further 10.

Weston-on-the-Green - St Mary the Virgin

St Mary’s has a regular, welcoming congregation, and a strong presence at the heart of our community. We hold social and fund-raising events from time to time.

There are generally several services each month, and the church is always full for major occasions such as Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas.

There is a rota of local volunteers who are responsible for cleaning, flower arranging, bell-ringing and the upkeep of the churchyard.

Pastoral care is very important to us and individual members of the congregation are active in helping those in need in the village. Please get in touch with one of the wardens or clergy if you would like a visit or know of someone who would appreciate one.

The church is normally open during daylight hours. There is seating in the pews for about 106 people and an additional 10 chairs available.

Hampton Gay - St Giles

St Giles’ Church has a small and friendly congregation. Evensong is normally held on the second Sunday of every month following the Book of Common Prayer. Occasional Holy Communion services are also held.

This Church is in the middle of the field at the end of the hamlet of Hampton Gay. Parking is in the field. There is no electricity or water available but it is a lovely old church to reflect and worship in in this small but active place.

Hampton Gay Church is not normally open, but a key can be obtained from one of the wardens. Contact details can be found on the Akeman Benefice website and in the church porch. There is seating in the pews for approximately 90 people.

Pastoral care is very important to us. Please get in touch with one of the wardens or clergy if you would like a visit or know of someone who would appreciate one.