Wantage Downs Benefice

The Church of England in the Hendreds and Ardington with Lockinge, Oxfordshire. All are welcome to join our friendly community for services. Contact the Rector for any queries or if you would like to receive our newsletter with information about upcoming events.

Rector:
Revd Dr Nikolaj Christensen, [email protected], tel.: 01235 634940.

Associate Vicar:
Revd John Durant, [email protected], tel.: 01235 234001.

What's on

Sunday services across the benefice

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Address

FIRST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH (1st–7th of the month):
9:30am – West Hendred – Morning Prayer (CW)
11am – East Hendred – Holy Communion (CW)
6pm – Lockinge – Evensong (BCP)

SECOND SUNDAY (8th–14th of the month):
9:30am – West Hendred – Holy Communion (CW Trad)
11am – Ardington – Holy Communion (BCP)

THIRD SUNDAY (15th–21st of the month):
9:30am – Lockinge – Holy Communion (BCP)
11am – East Hendred – Holy Communion (CW)
6pm – West Hendred – Evening Prayer (said, CW)

FOURTH SUNDAY (22nd–28th of the month):
9:30am – West Hendred – Holy Communion (CW Trad)
11am – Ardington – Holy Communion (BCP)

FIFTH SUNDAY when applicable (29th–31st of the month):
9:30am – Lockinge – Holy Communion (BCP)
11am – East Hendred – Holy Communion (CW)

EVERY SUNDAY during school term:
3:30pm – East Hendred – Family Church
Stories, snacks, songs, crafts, and games, for the whole family.

Palm Sunday All-Ages Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
East Hendred: St Augustine of Canterbury
Address
Church Street East Hendred Wantage, OX12 8LA, United Kingdom

Our Palm Sunday service will begin with a walk from the East Hendred war memorial to the church with a donkey. We'll then have an all-ages service featuring Open the Book drama, refreshments and creative activities. All welcome!

Maundy Thursday Service With Meal

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
West Hendred: Holy Trinity
Address
West Hendred Wantage, OX12 8RS, United Kingdom

Maundy Thursday service at Holy Trinity, West Hendred. Join us at 6:30 for a simple meal followed by a Holy Communion service.

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Safeguarding

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