About Us
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, ROTHERFIELD GREYS dates from Norman times, with several specific links to Greys Court. Due to major re-ordering in the Victorian era there is little left of the original architecture. The church contains an early font, circa 1200, a fine brass dedicated to Sir Robert de Grey, who died in 1387 (this brass is no longer available for rubbing) , a magnificent monument in a side chapel to Sir Frances and Lady Knollys, several monuments to the Stapleton family, many memorial windows and an interesting C20th east window. In the churchyard there are some listed table tombs and an unusual brick covered grave. The Patron is Trinity College, Oxford.
THE ELIZABETH BUILDING a recent addition to St. Nicholas is The Elizabeth Building a purpose built extension with modern facilities which may be used for meetings and group activities, creches during services or social gatherings after services. It consists of a meeting room/chapel for 30 and a smaller upper room for 10. There is good disabled access at ground floor level. The Elizabeth Building welcomes groups from other diocese/parishes who like to spend time away from their own parish. More details from: (01491) 628297
BENEFICE DETAILS: St. Nicholas is a part of the Nettlebed and Greys Benefice whose sister churches are - St. Bartholmew, Nettlebed with Highmoor: St. James, Bix and Assenden; and Pishill with Stonor. The Priest in Charge has also been appointed as priest-in-charge of Nuffield Holy Trinity. St. Paul's Church, Highmoor is now closed.
STIPENDARY MINISTER: The Rev. Mark Ainsworth (01491 628297)
ASSOCIATE PRIEST: to be appointed - vacant since 2016 ** 2024 see advertisement in the Church Times or Pathways
BENEFICE OFFICE: 01491 628297: email: n[email protected]
BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS, FUNERALS - PLEASE CONTACT THE BENEFICE OFFICE (01491 628297 or email: n[email protected]) with your enquiry and you will be directed to the correct person.
VISITORS: Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the church is open daily during daylight hours to welcome visitors. If you wish to be absolutely sure, so that you do not have a wasted journey, please telephone the Benefice Office.
TO HIRE THE ELIZABETH BUILDING: telephone 01491 628297
CHURCH RECORDS : Only C20th & C21st registers are held at the church. Historical registers for this parish are held in the Oxfordshire Records Office. People undertaking research into family history will need to contact this office at St Luke's Church, Temple Road. Cowley, Oxfordshire, OX4 2HT: 01865 398200: [email protected] .
GRAVEYARD PLAN - A plan of the burial plots in the churchyard is held by Richard Ovey. If you wish to locate a family burial plot please contact 01491 628297
GENERAL HISTORICAL ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE VILLAGE OR THE CHURCH - contact Richard or Gillian Ovey 01491 573245: email: [email protected]
OFFICERS: Benefice Safeguarding Office: John Hopkins 01491 628297
KEEPER OF ST. NICHOLAS : Gillian OVEY (01491 573245) [email protected]
LAY CHAIRMAN OF THE PCC: Richard Ovey 01491574646: email: richardovey@herneshenley.com
TREASURER TO THE PCC: Paul Fairweather 01491 628421
PCC SECRETARY: Alex Bloodworth 01491 628297
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: vacant
EDITOR of THE LINK (Parish Magazine): Benefice Office 01491628297: Benefice Administrator [[email protected]]
BENEFICE OFFICE: Manned Thursday 01491628297 otherwise telephone transferred. For enquiries regarding Baptisms: Marriages or Funerals please contact the Benefice Office - email: [email protected] or telephone 01491 628297