Oldbury Benefice

A message from our Rector

Becoming a Christian is always a free choice and nobody can ever be pushed into it. Being a Christian is about believing in the Easter message. Easter isn't about cute bunny rabbits and chocolate chicks. It's far better than that. Easter isn't about the greening of the earth and newly born animals. It's far better than that. Easter is the commemoration of a Cosmic battle that took place in our world between the powers of good and evil, and Jesus won the battle.
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Calstone Yatesbury Heddington Cherhill Compton Bassett

Our Benefice Vision

Our Vision is of five united and interdependent Christian communities working together to grow the Church in the Oldbury Benefice.

It will be a Church which is caring and welcoming, following the life and teachings of Jesus.

It will be responsive to the needs and aspirations of our community.

It will be a Church that will thrive and grow as people acknowledge its importance in their lives.

 

The Oldbury Community Chest

The Oldbury Community Chest is a discretionary fund to help folk in need throughout our five parishes. Some circumstances arise out of unforeseen crises, others are less serious. People have received a small gift or a bunch of flowers for the birth of a new baby or surgery, whilst others have received such things as a new bed to help cope with a disability.

If you know of a person or situation that might be in need of support, or indeed if you wish to contribute to the chest please have a word with Philip.

New Years Lamb
Leg of Lamb The Benefice flock has for sale some fine offerings for the New Year. More..
Country Ways

The Villages Magazine

Throughout the Benefice we sell our monthly "Villages Magazine" for a modest sum to cover the cost of production. It has been widely acclaimed for the standard of its content and production and praise indeed is due to the editor Paul Mackie and his team of parish contributors.

Although we need as many as possible to buy the magazine to ensure it's survival, past editions can be downloaded here free of charge.
Manor Cottager Studios
Max Colbourne
Dove Cottage
Hungry Lab
Divine
Raw Tuna
The Villages Magazine is available in PDF format, if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader installed it can be dowloaded byu clicking in the icon here. Adibe PDF
   
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