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Witney Benefice Groups & Activities

    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. Here is a list of our current Benefice Groups. For more details please email the contact given or email the office.

    Group Description Contact Location Date & Time
    Social Events Committee Fun fundraising events for St Mary’s Eileen Gartside & Jenny Greer St Mary’s
    Winchester Room    		 Monthly. See Social Events (witneyparish.org.uk)
    Benefice Environment Group Oversees Wild Churchyards, Eco Church awards, Riverside Blessing service etc. Angela and Duncan Forbes, Kate Banks St Mary’s Winchester Room Quarterly meetings
    Book Circle Join a discussion about a different book each month, fiction, and non-fiction. Bridget Walton St Mary’s
    Winchester Room    		 3rd Tuesday of the month in Winchester Room at 2:30pm
    Church Cleaning Group Have fun ensuring our sacred space remains welcoming and respectful for all worshippers. Cakes, coffee and chat after cleaning

    Deputy Wardens

     

    		 St Mary’s Church First Saturday morning of each month
    Confirmation Group Occasional sessions Hester Jones
    Nurture Group An opportunity to study the Bible, ask questions and discuss issues. Jacky Bone
    &     Liz Johnson    		 St Mary’s
    Winchester Room    		 Every Monday during term time. 2:00pm to 3:30pm
    Mothers’ Union Members meet for prayer, fellowship, and tea Rosemary Peirce & Lorna Whitehouse St Mary’s
    Winchester Room    		 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm
    Prayer Shawl Ministry A group prayerfully knitting or crocheting items for those in need of comfort Lorna Whitehouse Members’ homes 1st Tuesday of the month. 2:00pm to 3:45pm
    Witney Eco Forum Monthly talks by experts on different areas of climate change Kate Banks St Mary’s
    Winchester Room    		 2nd Thu of each month. Bar 7:00pm Talk 7:30pm.
    Witney Festival of Food & Drink Committee We organise the Witney Festival of Food & Drink: hospitality in action Kate Banks St Mary’s
    Winchester Room    		 1st Wednesday of the month. 7:30pm for 45 minutes
    Youth Cafe Dianne Augustine

    St Mary’s Children & Youth
    Collective Worship Bible lessons, values etc, worship in churched and unchurched schools Kirsty Morgan and CW Team All Schools Mon – Weds (Various times)
    Hot Chocolate A chance to meet and talk to with young people building relationships – all by serving hot chocolate lead St Mary’s / The Green (opposite Henry Box) Every Wednesday 1-2 p.m.
    Junior Church Tots and Children Sunday school. A time of creativity, prayer, worship and looking at stories and teachings in the Bible Kirsty Morgan

    St Mary’s

    Winchester

    		 Every Sunday 10:45 to 12 p.m.


    St Mary’s Church Groups

    		  
    Ah Men A monthly informal social meeting for men to share ideas, news and views David Taft Coffee: Blanket Hall, Witney OX28 6HL  Evening meal: various venues Coffee: 1st Wednesday or Thursday of each month
    Evening meal: during the 3rd week of the month
    Doyennes A monthly informal social meeting for ladies to share ideas, news and views Linda Taft Coffee: Blanket Hall, Witney |Evening meal:  various venues Coffee: 1st Wednesday or Thursday of each month
    Evening meal: during the 3rd week of the month
    St Mary’s Choir Our friendly four-part choir rehearses before, and sings at, Sunday and special services Francis Rumsey St Mary’s Church 9:45am Sunday rehearsal before the 10:45 service
    Supporting Sunday Services Help make coffee, read a lesson, welcome worshipers, collection counting and much more…

    Linda Taft

     

    		 St Mary’s Church Every Sunday service
    Witney Bell Ringers A group that rings St Mary’s eight bells for services and special occasions Andrew Goldthorpe St Mary’s Church Practice Tue 7:30pm -9:00pm
    Ring bells before Sunday Services from 09:45 to 10:45

    Holy Trinity Church Groups
    Holy Trinity Choir A friendly four-part choir which sings at Sunday services and other occasions paul@witneyparish.org.uk Holy Trinity Woodgreen Choir practice every Wed 7.30pm then 3 Pigeons Pub
    Sunday Eucharist 10.45am

    Hailey Church Groups
    Hailey Village Lunch        A cheerful get together for all ages.  All are welcome. Elpie Lewis Hailey Village Hall OX29 9UA 3rd Wednesday in the month at 12 noon. Cost: £7
    Churchyard Working Group

    Managing St John’s churchyard for people and wildlife.

     

    		 Clare Musson St John the Evangelist Church, Hailey OX29 9UB Approx every 6 weeks in winter and ad hoc in summer. Sat mornings 10 am – 12 noon

    Windrush Church Groups
    Windrush Tots and Carers tba Jacky Bone Windrush School OX297DL tba 9.15 am – 11.00 am
    Community Choir a new popular choir with around 30 members. The choir has all ages and there are no auditions or need to read music. We sing popular music, from the eras. Jacky Bone Windrush School OX297DL Monday Evening September to August

    Updated 25-07-26