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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

November 2026

Sunday 1st November All Saints Day
    9.30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell
    6.00pm All Souls Service of Remembering at Burghclere

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Sunday 8th November Remembrance Sunday
    8.30am Traditional Holy Communion (BCP) spoken service at Newtown
    9.15am Act of Remembrance at the Ecchinswell War Memorial
                    followed by Service of Remembrance in St Lawrence
    10.45am Act of Remembrance at the Burghclere War Memorial
                    followed by Service of Remembrance in Ascension Church

Sunday 15th November
    9.30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 22nd November
    8.30am Traditional Holy Communion (BCP) spoken service at Newtown
    9.15am Café Church at Burghclere

Sunday 29th November
    10.00am Benefice Holy Communion at Burghclere

Every Thursday
    9.30am BCP Holy Communion at Burghclere

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Sandham Memorial Chapel
    Wednesday 4th November
        10.00am Requiem Communion
and
    Wednesday 11th November
        10.45am Service of Remembrance

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 15/10/2026



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