Ash Wednesday Service of Ashing and Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Paxford Village Hall
Paxford Village Hall, United Kingdom

This is a special, quiet service of Holy Communion to mark the beginning of Lent.
Ashing or "The imposition of ashes" is part of the service. Ashes are a biblical symbol of repentance, a reminder of our sinfulness and mortality.
During the service, for those that wish, ashes mixed with oil are placed on the forehead in the shape of a cross.
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

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!


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Get in touch

The Revd Canon Dana Delap

The Vicarage
High Street
Blockley
Moreton-in-Marsh

GL56 9ES
Dana Delap, Vicar
01386 700676
Philip Gee/ Naomi Morris, Church Wardens
01386 701385/ 853742
What's on

Ash Wednesday Service of Ashing and Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Paxford Village Hall
Paxford Village Hall, United Kingdom

This is a special, quiet service of Holy Communion to mark the beginning of Lent.
Ashing or "The imposition of ashes" is part of the service. Ashes are a biblical symbol of repentance, a reminder of our sinfulness and mortality.
During the service, for those that wish, ashes mixed with oil are placed on the forehead in the shape of a cross.
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

The parish of Bourton-on-the-Hill: St Lawrence is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) 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 our PSO, Hannah Webb on 07962 236224. or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 01452 835516 (Office hours) / 07944 680320 (Out of hours) Out of hours cover at weekends is provided by thirtyone:eight – 0303 003 1111.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.