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Centre for Reflection |
The Aston Tirrold Centre for Reflection provides away days and quiet days,
workshops and regular reflective groups at the United Reformed Church, Spring Lane, Aston Tirrold.
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Methodist Church |
Spring Line Methodist Church
At the beginning of 2010, Blewbury and Upton Methodist Churches combined to become the Spring Line Methodist Church, with two centres,
the Blewbury Centre in Chapel Lane and the Upton Centre.
Services are 10.30am on Sundays, alternating between the Blewbury and Upton Centres, except for the first Sunday in the month.
The Blewbury Methodists then go to St. Michaels for a United Service, and the Upton Methodists either hold their own service or
go to Didcot Methodist Church for the 10.30 service.
See the Spring Line Methodist Church Bulletin Entry to learn which Centre is being used, and for details of Special Services.
The Sunday School is joint with St.Michaels and is held in the Benefice Centre most Sundays during term time - see St Michael's entry for details.
- Minister
- Rev Helen White,
50 Lydalls Close, Didcot, OX11 7LA
(01235-813242 email helen.white@methodist.org.uk)
- Stewards
- Fran Esplin (email frances@francesesplin.orangehome.co.uk)
- Assistant Stewards
- Jo Lakeland, Jane Moreton
Drop in for Coffee
Chapel is open for coffee and chat every Wednesday 10.30 - 12 noon.
Children, dogs, everyone welcome.
Other uses of the Chapel
The Chapel is also used regularly by various Blewbury Clubs and Societies, and for the monthly foot clinic.
We now have new improved facilities: the Community Room at the rear of the chapel has been completely
redecorated and refurbished, with a modern Kitchen area, an invalid toilet and wheelchair access.
We now also have 10 robust folding tables, about 1 metre square, available for hire or loan for village events.
Please contact Jo Lakeland (email jolakeland@tiscali.co.uk)
if you would like to book the Community Room or the Main Chapel Room, or to borrow our tables.
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Parish Church: St Michael’s |
The Church is part of the "Benefice of the Churn" - made up of seven churches
serving the six parishes of
Aston Tirrold and Upthorpe, Blewbury, East and West Hagbourne, North Moreton,
South Moreton and Upton.
This benefice has its own web site www.churnchurches.co.uk.
The Church is in the Diocese of Oxford
in the Church of England.
- Rector
- The Revd Jason St. John Nicolle, Blewbury Rectory, Church End (01235 850267)
- Associate Priest
- The Revd Louise Butler, Penridge, Church Lane, (01235-851011)
- Associate Priest
- The Revd Anthony Lury, South Moreton Rectory
- Lay Pastor
- Mrs Beryl Hill, 44 Blewbury Road, East Hagbourne. (01235-813073)
- Benefice Administrator
- Dawn Saunders at the Benefice Office.
(01235-850267, e-mail - office@churnchurches.co.uk)
- Child Protection Representative
- Mrs Vivien Biggs, Abbey Thorn Cottage, Aston Street, Aston Tirrold (01235-850055)
Sunday Services
8.00am Said Eucharist - first and third Sundays in the month
10.30am Parish Communion.
Family Service normally on the first Sunday of each month at 10.30am
Coffee, tea and chat are provided after the 10.30am services.
There is a children’s corner in church with toys available where
parents can sit if their children are restless. Those over 3 years old
are always welcome at Sunday School in the Benefice Centre.
Weekday Services
Thursdays: 9.30am Morning Prayer
10.00am Holy Eucharist in St Michaels Church
Times of services are published in the Blewbury Bulletin and should be checked there,
on the notices in the Church porches or on the church web site
www.churnchurches.co.uk/Services.php.
Pram Service
For mothers and under fives is held at 12 noon on the first Wednesday of each month, except August,
in the Vale Room.
Any other family members, friends, or interested people of any age are always very welcome.
An informal snack lunch is provided after the service.
Contact: Mrs C Marples (01235-850474)
Sunday School
For children aged 3 upwards. All children of any denomination are welcome.
It is held in the Benefice Centre on most Sundays in term time at 10:30am except when there is a
family service. The Sunday School join the Parish Eucharist in time for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Very young children are welcome in the children's corner in church.
Contact Mrs Penny Brassell, Lynchets, Bessels Way (01235-850082)
CHURN Youth Group
CHURN includes the churches for the parishes of the Astons, Blewbury, Hagbourne, the Moretons and Upton. For young
people of 10 and over.
Contact Mrs Jenny Balshaw (01235-815452) or Ms Dawn Saunders (01235-851347)
Mothers' Union
Christian concern for families world-wide. Afternoon and evening meetings.
Contact: The Revd Louise Butler (01235-851011)
Bell Ringers
Provide the ringers for Blewbury Church, and enjoy the art of bell ringing.
Associated with the Oxford Diocesan Guild of Bellringers.
Practice night, Fridays 8:00-9.30pm
Secretary: Jackie Gardner, Martins, Westbrook Street (01235-850736)
Tower Captain: Peter Corderoy, West Wynds, Westbrook Street (01235-850521)
Church Choir
There is a combined senior and junior choir, which sings at the 10.30am Sunday Service
and at special services and festivals throughout the year.
The choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music.
Full practice in Church Mondays 7pm to 8pm. Special practices for Juniors.
Choir Mistress: Mrs Freda Chapman (01235-850503)
The Church
The Church is open daily from about 8am until about 4pm.
It is meant to be used. Teas are served on Sundays in the summer from 3pm to 5pm.
Benefice Centre
A Coach-House by the Rectory in Church End has been converted to a Benefice Centre.
This comprises a meeting room - about 5 metres by 4 metres - a small kitchen,
a toilet, and the Benefice Office and photocopier room. The meeting room is
used for Church Council and other Church meetings and is bookable by other clubs,
societies etc.
Benefice Office
This is in the Benefice Centre, Church End, Blewbury.
The Benefice Administrator is available in the office from 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Friday
in term time and Wednesday and Friday mornings during school holidays
(01235-850267, e-mail - office@churnchurches.co.uk).
Bookings for Weddings, Baptisms etc. should be made at the Benefice Office on Saturday mornings between 9.00am and 11.00am.
No appointment is necessary and someone is always available.
The priests are happy to visit those who have difficulty in reaching the Benefice Office
and would like to be told of anyone who is ill or in any trouble, and would like a visit.
Please ring the benefice office (01235-850267).
Parochial Church Council
- Secretary
- Mr A.Marples, Badgers Holt, South Street (01235-850474)
- Treasurer
- Mr I.R Parsons, Cleve House, South Street (01235-850753)
Churchwardens
- Mrs I.Street, Daneshill, Bessels Way (01235-850043)
- Mr A.Marples, Badgers Holt, South Street (01235-850474)
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Roman Catholic Church |
Details of parishes and service times are given in the
Portsmouth Diocese site.
For general information see Catholic On-line
or visit the Holy See.
Pastoral Area
The Diocese is organised in Pastoral Areas. The Thames Isis Pastoral Area includes
Abingdon, Didcot, East Hendred, East Ilsley, North Hinksey and Wallingford.
- English Martyrs Church, 15 Manor Crescent, Didcot (01235-812338)
Priest: Rev David O'Sullivan (Priest in Charge)
Masses: Sunday 1st Mass Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 9.00am;
Saturday 10.00am - 10.30am Reconciliation.
- St John the Evangelist, Market Place, Wallingford (Served from Didcot)
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Our Lady and St Edmund of Abingdon, 1 Radley Road, Abingdon OX14 3PL (01235-520375)
- St Mary, East Hendred (Served from Abingdon)
- Our Lady of the Rosary, Yarnells Hill, North Hinksey (01865-247986)
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United Reformed Church
Centre for Reflection |
The United Reformed Church is divided into synods.
The nearest church in Spring Lane, Aston Tirrold
is in the Wessex Synod.
Sunday Services - 10.30am, except for the 4th Sunday in the months March to October, when there is no morning service but
an evening service at 6.00pm.
During the winter months (November, January and February) all our services, including on 4th Sundays, are at 10.30 a.m.
There is a Candlelight Carol Service on Christmas Eve at 7.00 p.m.
Holy Communion is normally on the first Sunday in the month at 10.30 a.m.
- Minister
- Rev. Dr. Leslie Milton (01865-877408)
- Secretary
- Sheila Conacher 3 Hazel Grove, Wallingford OX10 0TA (01491-833456)
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