OFFICE CLOSED
The office will be closed from Sunday 17th May to Sunday 24th May, reopening Tuesday 26th May. For enquiries about Weddings, Funerals or Baptisms please email the office here and Michelle will respond on her return. For urgent Pastoral queries please email our Team Rector, Reverend Dr Hester Jones here, or our Team Vicar, Reverend Dr Chris Jones here
Upcoming Events
- Thursday 21st May: Vigil for the Earth, St Mary’s, 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm. A monthly time of silence and prayer for the Earth.
- Saturday 23rd May: Witney Pride and Pride Prayers, St Mary’s and The Leys, from 10.30 am. Pride Prayers, parade and community celebrations across the town.
- Sunday 24th May: Pentecost Benefice United Service, Holy Trinity, 10.45 am. Please wear bright colours. This service will be livestreamed.
- Saturday 30th May: Legacy Giving Coffee Morning, Winchester Room, St Mary’s, 10.00 am – 12 noon. Information and conversation about legacy giving in the Parish of Witney.
- Sunday 31st May: Every Brilliant Thing, St Mary’s, 3.30 pm. A one-off performance by Kate Southey of the acclaimed play by Duncan Macmillan. Tickets available online.
- Thursday 4th June: How to be a 21st Century Gardener, St Mary’s, 7.30 pm. A talk by Timothy Walker exploring sustainable gardening and the future of gardening.
- Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June: Hidden Gardens of Witney, starting from St Mary’s. Explore private gardens across Witney with cream teas, tombola and plant sale.
- Sunday 7th June: Messy Church, Windrush Church, 10.15 am. Informal worship and activities for all ages.
Updated: 21 May 2026
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- Please contact the Parish Office for further information: office@witneyparish.org.uk | 01993 779492
- Please contact Benefice Administrator, Michelle Bailey-Wells, if you have any questions about upcoming events. Telephone 01993 779 492 Mon-Fri 9.00 am – 1.00 pm | email office@witneyparish.org.uk