Barton Benefice
Platinum Jubilee Benefice Service
Our benefice service for the Platinum Jubilee was held in our largest church, Steeple Barton, but members of all the churches in the...
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Barton Benefice
- Apr 19, 2022
We start our organists young!
Easter is a joyous day of rebirth... so why not also the possible birth of two new organists?!
Barton Benefice
- Apr 19, 2022
Good Friday's family service
A large number of children explored the Good Friday story at Sandford St Martin church this year. Stations around the church represented...
Barton Benefice
- Dec 13, 2021
Santa Lucia & the Christmas lights!
On 12th December 2021, our first ever "Santa Lucia Service of Light" was held at Duns Tew, followed by the official switching on of the...
Barton Benefice
- Dec 4, 2021
Sandford church tower repairs
We are thrilled that Sandford St Martin church is now open again for all age groups to enjoy! The work on the Tower is almost completed. ...
Barton Benefice
- Aug 16, 2021
Pet Service 2021
Steeple Barton held its customary pet service on 15th August 2021. We were delighted to be joined by Donald, Richard and Toni, three...
Barton Benefice
- Mar 28, 2021
Palm Sunday
Our usual Palm Sunday procession - whilst slightly less restricted than last year's - was still affected by the pandemic, but hopefully a...
Barton Benefice
- Dec 20, 2020
Zooming Lessons and Carols
Zoom is great for all sorts of things, but for music and group singing it has its challenges... OK, let's be honest, it's rubbish at...
Barton Benefice
- Dec 15, 2020
The Coming of the Light in Duns Tew
Children of primary school age in Duns Tew were invited to an outdoor reading of the nativity story, adapted to 2020 by Diane Thornton....
Barton Benefice
- Apr 5, 2020
Palm Sunday at home
Thanks to one of our families for sharing their Palm Sunday service at home. Here is Jesus riding on his donkey, accompanied by Disciple...
Jane Wright
- Jun 15, 2019
Family@church
Our family services are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in each month. 9.00-9.30 Breakfast 9.30-10.00 Family Service 10.00-10.30 ...
Annabel McKeown
- May 5, 2019
Inaugural Family Service!
What a wonderful inaugural family service at Westcote Barton church! We were greeted by the smell of eggs and bacon cooking by the font...
Carol Lister
- Oct 2, 2017
Harvest Lunch
More than 60 adults and 25 children gathered at Westcote Barton Church for Harvest Festival on 1st October. Middle Barton School Choir,...
for more info: Vic Belcher or David & Ann
- May 18, 2017
Steeple Barton Chase: Sunday 18th June 10am
Booking for this year's Steeple Barton Chase is now open - please check the website www.steeplebartonchase.co.uk for full details and a...
Annabel/Brian McKeown
- Dec 8, 2016
Christingle Service at Sandford St Martin
The Christingle (Christ Light) service at St. Martin’s Church in Sandford St. Martin is always a magical event, heralding that Advent...
for more info: Vic Belcher or David & Ann Weighell
- Jun 13, 2016
Steeple Barton Chase - 18th June
The annual fun run that is Steeple Barton Chase is being held on Saturday 18th June - see their website for costs and how to sign up. ...
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