Shiplake with Dunsden and Harpsden

We welcome you to explore our website and we look forward meeting you at one of our services and events. 

The United Benefice of Shiplake with Dunsden and Harpsden cum Bolney associates three churches in rural South Oxfordshire - St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake, All Saints, Dunsden and Saint Margaret of Antioch, Harpsden. United but each with its own character and community. 

We have two associate priests, Reverend Pam Gordon and Reverend Heather Turner. During the interregnum, Reverend Pam Gordon is Interim Coordinator for Ministry. There are teams of Lay Leaders for some worship, Sunday School and the Anna Chaplaincy. Please see the About Us page for more information. 

What's on

Holy Communion with Choir

Occurring
Monthly. Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Harpsden: St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Harpsden Way Harpsden Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4AX, United Kingdom

Holy Communion (Common Worship, contemporary) every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month with Sunday School alongside.

Please see "What's on This Week" for any changes.

Sunday School

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Harpsden: St Margaret of Antioch
Address
Harpsden Way Harpsden Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4AX, United Kingdom

Sunday School will run every week at Harpsden, even when there is no service. Please see "Benefice Sunday School" for other opportunities.

Please see "What's on This Week" for any changes.

Morning Praise

Occurring
Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Dunsden: All Saints
Address
Church Lane Dunsden Reading, RG4 9PH, United Kingdom

A Lay-led Common Worship Service of the Word with hymns.

Please see "What's on This Week" for any changes and "Service Pattern & Styles" for more information.

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor :

Leigh Leadbetter Email: [email protected] Phone: 07496 695660.

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.