Services

The service diary has entries in it for the United Benefice of Burghclere with Newtown, Ecchinswell with Sydmonton.

Churches in the Benefice are:
Church of the Ascension, Burghclere
St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Newtown
St Lawrence, Ecchinswell

CW - Common Worship BCP - Book of Common Prayer

Services are in Person unless otherwise indicated.

The benefice is currently in a vacancy. If known, the person taking a service is given.

October 2025

Sunday 5th October
        NOTE swap of times and churches
    9.30am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell
    11.00am HARVEST at Burghclere - All Age Worship
        followed by bring & share Harvest Lunch in the Portal Hall at midday
        Foodbank and Soup Kitchen collection
            Both services led by Ven Richard Brand

Sunday 12th October
    8.30am Holy Communion BCP Newtown
            Service led by Revd. David Bartholomew
    9.30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
            Service led by Revd. Mark Christian

Sunday 19th October
    9.30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am HARVEST at Ecchinswell - Holy Communion
        followed by refreshments. Foodbank and Soup Kitchen collection
            Both services led by Revd. Mark Christian

Sunday 26th October
    9.15am Café Church at Burghclere
    11.00am HARVEST at Newtown - Festival Songs of Praise
        followed by refreshments. Foodbank and Soup Kitchen collection
            Both services led by Revd. Janice MacDonald

Café Church at Burghclere
This is for all the family. Come in good time and enjoy orange juice, coffee/tea, croissants and cereal, before the service starts at 9.45am.
The service will include hymns/songs, readings, prayers and a short talk but will be less formal than other services and there will be a separate activity for the children during the talk.

Our services are open for everyone, and you will be very welcome. We look forward to seeing you.
Please check our noticeboards and website regularly for the most up to date information about church services and on Burghclere Facebook page

Private Prayer
Burghclere church is open everyday from before 10.00 am to after 4.00 pm.

Giving
Your financial support is always important. If you would like to support our churches financially, please visit our Giving page. Thank You.

Last updated 23/9/2025

Enquiries about services ether email the Rector or phone the number on Contacts page.