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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

March and Easter 2026

Sunday 1st March
    9:30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 8th March
    8.30am Traditional Holy Communion (BCP) spoken service at Newtown
    9.30am All-Age Service at Burghclere

Sunday 15th March - Mothering Sunday
    9:30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 22th March - Passion Sunday
    8.30am Traditional Holy Communion (BCP) spoken service at Newtown
    9.15am Café Church at Burghclere

Every Thursday in March
    9.30am BCP Holy Communion at Burghclere

Sunday 29th March - Palm Sunday
    10:00am Benefice Holy Communion at Burghclere

        Holy Week
Thursday 2nd April - Maundy Thursday
    7:30pm Benefice Communion at Newtown

Friday 3rd April - Good Friday
    2:00pm Hymns and Readings at Burghclere

Saturday 4th April - Holy Saturday
    8:00pm Benefice Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 5th April - EASTER SUNDAY
    8:30am Traditional Holy Communion (BCP) spoken service at Newtown
    9:30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

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 19/2/2026



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