All Cannings: All Saints

Stert: St James

We are a small village just a few miles from Devizes nestled in the Pewsey Vale.

A mention of a church in the village can be found from the 12th century. St James is a Grade 2 listed building, largely being rebuilt in the 19th century. It has always had links with Urchfont Parish. We hold services twice a month where we have a faithful community gather for worship.

"The parish of Urchfont with Stert: St Michael & All Angels 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Etchilhampton: St Andrew

St Andrew's Etchilhampton is a small church in a small village just outside Devizes. The church has good support within the village community. Everyone is always welcome to join us.

"The parish of Bishop's Cannings & Etchilhampton: St Mary the Virgin 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Wilsford: St Nicholas

We are a small village closer to Pewsey than Devizes.

The market town of Devizes is eight miles away whilst Pewsey is six miles. A church is first mentioned as being in Wilsford from the 12th century. St Nicholas dates from the 13th century and is a Grade 2 listed building. In Historic England it is referred to as "splendid example of a modest medieval chancel that rarely escaped 19th century restoration". We usually have 2 services a month and are known for our annual garden service in July hosted at the Manor.

For more information regarding the village of Wilsford click here: https://www.wilsfordpewseyvalevillage.org/church

"The parish of Wilsford: St Nicholas 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Urchfont: St Michael & All Angels

We are a rural village known for its duck pond situated about four miles from Devizes.

As a parish we include Wedhampton and Lydeway. The Salisbury plains and the military training area also extend into our Parish. We have a school, a public house and a shop. St Michael and All Angels Church dates from the late 13th century and early 14th century and is a Grade 1 listed building.

"The parish of Urchfont with Stert: St Michael & All Angels 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Marden: All Saints

We are a small village that sits about five miles from the market town of Devizes.

Our Parish extends into the Salisbury Plain. We have one public house in the village. All Saints Church is a Grade 1 listed building dating from the 12th century. Original features have survived across the south doorway and chancel arch. We are a small welcoming community that holds services monthly.

"The parish of Marden: All Saints 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Chirton: St John the Baptist

The Parish includes Patney and Conock. Our beautiful church dates from the 11th century and has Norman features to it. It is a grade 1 listed building. We are a small but faithful community that worships together three times a month.

"The parish of Chirton & Patney: St John the Baptist 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Bishop's Cannings: St Mary the Virgin (please note that the church is closed during weekdays)

Bishop’s Cannings is a village situated in the Vale of Pewsey, three miles north-east of Devizes, Wiltshire. The parish includes the village of Coate and the hamlets of Bourton, Horton and Little Horton.

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is Grade 1 listed, originating in the 12th or 13th century, with many early English features surviving. It was altered in the 14th and 15th centuries and restored in the 19th. Pevsner writes that it has "uncommon size and nobility", being part of a Bishop's estate.

We are part of a Benefice Team comprising eight rural churches and served by a Team Rector and several retired clergy and Lay Worship Leaders. Services at St. Mary’s are held weekly with the main service at 9.30 am which includes an Organist and robed choir. “Common Worship” is followed with Holy Communion twice a month. An 8 am Book of Common Prayer service is also provided alternate Sundays.

The church community could be described as typically rural with a broad central tradition. We have a “Friends” group which organises several well attended social events during the year together with an annual Fete and 5000m dash. There are also strong links to our village C of E (Aided) Primary School with pupils attending regular school services and events held in the Church.

"The parish of Bishop's Cannings & Etchilhampton: St Mary the Virgin 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."