ST MARY THE VIRGIN
Witney >
HOLY TRINITY
Witney >
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
Hailey >
WINDRUSH CHURCH
Windrush Place >
St JOHN THE BAPTIST
Curbridge >
St KENELM
Minster Lovell >
We are six Church of England churches, some large and some small, serving the town of Witney and the villages round about.
For more information about the distinctive character of each of our churches, please visit their individual web pages.
We look forward to welcoming you to an event or service soon.
Email office@witneyparish.org.uk if you have any questions about who we or what we do.
About Us
Our aim is for everyone within each of the communities that we serve to grow deeper in their knowledge of, and relationship with God.
Our vision is to be a community of mercy and kindness.
The heart of our life is our worship.
We treasure the Eucharist and Daily office.
We are an inclusive church embracing a hospitable Christianity. All are welcome.
We are an outward looking church that aims to show God’s love in our actions towards others.
News & Events
- Sunday 6th July: Peace Service, 6.00 pm, Delly End Memorial with Witney Town Band. Please bring a chair.
- Sunday 6th July: Choral Evensong, 6.00 pm at St. Mary’s Church. Join St. Mary’s
- Sunday 13th July: The Benefice Environment Group is organising another litter pick following the Sunday morning service at St. Mary’s Church
- Saturday 19th July: Witney Bellringers present ‘All Jangle & Riot’ by a renowned ringing expert, 3.00 pm at St. Mary’s. Please see further information here
- Wednesday 23rd July: Open Doors Prayer Evening, 7.00 pm, in the Winchester Room at St. Mary’s. Please do come and join in prayers for the persecuted church.
Benefice Bulletin
Our weekly e-newsletter shares latest news and events across the benefice
Who's Who
The Benefice is blessed with a wide and varied ministry team. Below is a link to a the Team Gallery with email contacts
I'm New
To help as you search for a ‘spiritual home’ we have collected answers to some frequently asked questions like: What are services like? What are the service timings and duration? What about my children? What do people wear? What about parking? And so on
Children & Youth
The benefice has a full time Youth Lead and Schools Chaplain.
There are children’s activities in most Sunday services and family friendly events take place at Messy Church
In Church Services
While our pattern of services vary in location, timing and style, rest assured that a warm welcome awaits you.
Online Services
- Thursday: 12:00 on Zoom | Meeting ID: 890 739 081 | Password: 020375.
- Sunday: 10:45 from St Mary’s on YouTube | Order of Service
Benefice Office:
Benefice Administrator
Michelle Bailey-Wells
Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 1:00pm
telephone 01993 779 492
email office@witneyparish.org.uk
Benefice Groups
We have more than 20 groups providing opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth.
Book circles, monthly social events, choirs and bell ringing, prayer group, retreats, and more as we strive to be an active church at work in the world.
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Climate Justice
The Benefice is dedicated to environmental stewardship, aiming to reduce carbon footprints, increase recycling, and minimize waste.
We have a Benefice Environment Group which helps each church to work towards greening the churches, and we host monthly meetings of the Witney Eco Forum
Nurture Group
Join us in the Winchester Room at St. Mary’s every Monday from 2pm to 3:30pm as we explore the Bible together, ask questions, and reflect on how its teachings relate to our lives.
Everyone is welcome to participate in this meaningful, open discussion and deepen their understanding of faith.