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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

Easter and April 2026

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 Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 5th April - Easter Sunday
    08:30am Traditional Holy Communion (BCP) spoken service at Newtown
    09:30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 12th April
    08.30am Traditional Holy Communion (BCP) spoken service at Newtown
    09.30am All Age Service at Burghclere

Sunday 19th April
    09:30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 26th April
    08.30am Traditional Holy Communion (BCP) spoken service at Newtown
    09.15am Café Church at Burghclere

Every Thursday
    9.30am BCP Holy Communion at Burghclere

***Every Thursday we now have a Holy Communion service at 09.30am at Burghclere***

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.