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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

Services are in Person unless otherwise indicated.

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

December 2025

Saturday 6th December
    3.30pm Carols around the Tree at Burghclere
            enjoy a cup of mulled wine, brass band, and the official switch-on
            of the outdoor tree lights in Burghclere

Sunday 7th December
    9.30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 14th December
    8.30am Holy Communion BCP Newtown
    9.30am All Age Worship at Burghclere
    4.00pm Christingle Service at Ecchinswell
    6.00pm Carols by Candlelight at Newtown
            followed by refreshments in Newtown Village Hall

Sunday 21st December
    10.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell
    4.00pm Café Church does Nativity in Burghclere

Wednesday 24th December CHRISTMAS EVE
    6.30pm Carol Service at Burghclere
    11.30pm Midnight Communion Service at Burghclere

Thursday 25th December CHRISTMAS DAY
    9.30am Holy Communion at Burghclere
    10.00am Morning Worship at Newtown
    11.00am Holy Communion at Ecchinswell

Sunday 28th December
    10.00am Benefice Communion Service at Ecchinswell

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 16/11/2025



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