The church is open every day*, come and sit for a while. . Regular pattern of Services:** . Check full details and times in our Services and Events section. . On the first Sunday each month we have an evening Communion service, at 6pm in Summer (BST) or at 5pm in Winter (GMT). . On second and fourth Sundays each month we have a Communion service at 9:30am. . On the third Sunday each month we have a Service of the Word, led by one of us here, i.e. a Lay Led service, at 9:30am. If there is fifth Sunday, there is a 10:30am service for the whole Team in one of the Team churches. . **Special services: When we have a special service it might replace one of our regular services, in which case details and timings should be checked in these pages. Details of all services can be found on these pages, our shortcut is www.acny.uk/95 . . *In addition to these services, the church is opened every day by 09:30am and locked at Dusk, or 8pm in Summer. . *Please feel free to have a bit of quiet time, for contemplation, reading, personal prayer etc. There is a small library on the back of the pews nearest the Font.

Morning service of the Word.

Occurring
In January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Every Third Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Leonard and St Catherine
Address
St Leonard and St Catherine, Church Lane, Drayton St Leonard, Wallingford, OX10 7AU, United Kingdom

Everyone welcome to our third Sunday Morning Service in a flexible format. Usually this is a lay led service following a service sheet of prayers, contemplation, readings, a commentary or talk and recorded music/hymns. Occasionally we will vary the format, perhaps with an outdoor service or a service in another location.
The seating at the back of the church is available for those wishing greater social spacing.
Click below on 'More ...,' for the week's News Sheet, available a day or two before the service, and for additional information. Scroll down to the paragraph with this Sunday's date and look for the News Sheet link (or sometimes an Order of Service) at the foot of the article.
The usual Service Sheet is available on the link below.

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Ash Wednesday Service Holy Communion with Ashing at Berinsfield St Mary and St Berin

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary & St Berin
Address
18 Fane Drive, Berinsfield, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7NE, United Kingdom

This a Cluster and Team event, held in Berinsfield.
This regular Wednesday mid week Communion for the Cluster and the Team will include Ashing. Please check back for more details closer to the time,

Holy Communion.

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 8 Nov 2026
Venue
St Leonard and St Catherine, Drayton-St-Leonard
Address
Church Lane, Drayton St Leonard, Wallingford, OX10 7AU, United Kingdom

Holy Communion, everyone welcome.
Click below on 'MORE INFO' for the week's News Sheet, available a day or two before the service, and for additional information. Scroll down to the paragraph with this Sunday's date and look for the News Sheet link (or sometimes an Order of Service) at the foot of the article.

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Team service: Farewell to Revd Jo Allen

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Dorchester Abbey
Address
Dorchester Abbey, High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames Oxon, OX10 7HH

Details to follow, please check back later.

Mothering Sunday Celebration

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Leonard and St Catherine, Drayton-St-Leonard
Address
Church Lane, Drayton St Leonard, Wallingford, OX10 7AU, United Kingdom

Our Mothering Sunday Family service, a service for mothers and all who have mothers or remember them. Bring a small posy for your mum, or take a flower home for her.
Everybody Welcome!
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Palm Sunday Team Service, Pilgrimage from Marsh Baldon to Toot Baldon.

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Peter Marsh Baldon and St Lawrence Toot Baldon.
Address
St Peter Marsh Baldon and St Lawrence Toot Baldon.

A Palm Sunday Cluster Service walk with readings and prayers will start from St Peter, Marsh Baldon and end in St Lawrence, Toot Baldon. More details to follow, check back later for details.
No service in Drayton St Leonard today,

Easter Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Leonard and St Catherine, Drayton-St-Leonard
Address
Church Lane, Drayton St Leonard, Wallingford, OX10 7AU, United Kingdom

Easter is the most important time in the Christian calendar.
This service is our Easter Communion, everybody is welcome.
(This 09:30 service replaces our usual Evening Communion service for the first Sunday of the month.)

If you have any questions about Easter please contact us through the 'Get in Touch' page. The latest information on our activities leading up to major festivals can be found on our 'Learning page'.

Annual Meetings, APM, APCM

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
St Leonard and St Catherine, Drayton-St-Leonard
Address
St Leonard and St Catherine, Drayton-St-Leonard, Church Lane, Drayton St Leonard, Wallingford, OX10 7AU, United Kingdom

Timings approximate - the APM and APCM meetings are held immediately following the (shortened) service. Check the church porch and door for the official notices, and look back here for updates closer to the time.
APM = Annual Parish Meeting open to all village residents. APCM = Annual Parochial Church Meeting, only those on the Parochial electoral register may vote. These meetings are usually short, and are immediately followed by the first meeting of the new PCC (Parochial Church Council), again brief.
The electoral role underwent a full revision in 1995, If you are not already on it please register to allow you to vote in the APCM, application forms can be found in church, deadline 6 weeks before the meeting.

Evening Service of Holy Communion.

Occurring
In May, June, July, August, September, October. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Leonard and St Catherine
Address
St Leonard and St Catherine, Church Lane, Drayton St Leonard, Wallingford, OX10 7AU, United Kingdom

Everybody is welcome to our Evening service of Holy Communion.
Click below on 'More ...' for the week's News Sheet, available a day or two before the service, and for additional information. Scroll down to the paragraph with this Sunday's date and look for the Pew Sheet link (or sometimes an Order of Service) at the foot of the article.

From April to October this service is at 6pm BST.

Team Service

Occurring
In January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
One of the churches of the Dorchester Team.
Address
One of the churches of the Dorchester Team., Check back a few days before the service for details and confirmation of timings.

Every month that has a fifth Sunday one of the team churches hosts a service, which is a great opportunity to visit other churches and meet some of their congregation. Everyone welcome!
For details and to confirm times check back here or use the ‘More …’ link box below closer to the time.

Church Fête Weekend 2026

Occurring
for 1 day, 4 hours
Venue
The Peace Field
Address
The Peace Field, opposite Catherine Wheel and adjacent to Playground, Junction of Church Lane / Stadhampton Road / Water Lane,, OX10 7BG

The Church Fête Weekend Weekend starts with our traditional Fête on Saturday and concludes with the Duck Race at the ford on Sunday.

Drayton St Leonard Church Fête weekend .

Occurring
for 4 hours
Venue
Fête ground, Drayton St Leonard.
Address
Foot Entrance: Junction of Church Lane/Water Lane and Stadhampton Road, opposite Catherine Wheel, Parking: Follow Parking signs to car park field, Manor Farm, OX10 7AU

The new committee can be expected to introduce some brand new events this year, and continue with many favourite and traditional events and stalls. Check the poster at “view attachment” below for details closer to the time. Lucky Programme at entrance gates, suggested donation £2.
The Church Fête starts at 1pm Sat 20 Jun 2025 in the Fête field by the children's playground and the football area.
For the Duck Race on Sunday 21 Jun, gather at noon at the village’s Ford over the River Thame.

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Act of Remembrance

Occurring
Sunday 08 November 2026 at for 30 mins
Venue
The Memorial Cross
Address
The Memorial Cross, High Street, Drayton St Leonard, OX10 7BD

We will gather at the memorial cross for a short service and opportunity to present remembrances. This includes the 11 o'clock 2 minute silence. Come to the cross before 11, or walk up from the earlier Remembrance Service in church.

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Evening Service of Holy Communion.

Occurring
In February, November, December. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Leonard and St Catherine
Address
St Leonard and St Catherine, Church Lane, Drayton St Leonard, Wallingford, OX10 7AU, United Kingdom

Everybody is welcome to our Evening service of Holy Communion.
Click below on 'More ....' for the week's News Sheet, available a day or two before the service, and for additional information. Scroll down to the paragraph with this Sunday's date and look for the Pew Sheet link (or sometimes an Order of Service) at the foot of the article.
We like it when our Organist plays at this service but if it's not possible we have recorded music.

From November to March this service is at 5pm GMT.

Remembrance Service

Occurring
In November. Every Second Sunday at for 40 mins
Venue
St Leonard and St Catherine, Drayton-St-Leonard
Address
Church Lane, Drayton St Leonard, Wallingford, OX10 7AU, United Kingdom

A special service in Church ahead of the Act of Remembrance at the Memorial Cross.
After this service will will walk to the Memorial.

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Team Service in Dorchester Abbey

Occurring
In December. Every Last Sunday at for 1 hour
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
Dorchester Abbey
Address
Dorchester Abbey, Check back a few days before the service for details and confirmation of timings.

Check back for more details closer to the time.
The Sunday after Christmas we have a Team service. Everyone welcome!
For details and to confirm times check back here or use the ‘More …’ link box below closer to the time.