Welcome to our website
We are a family of churches in the Vale of Evesham that seek to live out our Christian faith in all that we do. Inspired by the Gospel of Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit, we aim to be a loving and welcoming presence in our villages, open to people of all ages as we grow together in faith. We are called by God to worship, pray and reach out to those in need, so that everyone in our communities might come to feel the love of God.
services
services for March Click here
30 March fourth Sunday of Lent
11.00am Benefice Mothering Sunday Eucharist - Bretforton
08.00am Weekdays Morning Prayer on Zoom click here to ask for link
08.30am Saturday Iona style morning prayer on Zoom Click here for details
services for april Click here
Congratulations to Offenham Church for gaining their silver Eco Church award
Award presented to Debbie Harrison by Rev Jo Fielding
Regular Events
Mondays in term time 8.45am to 11.00 am Drop In at St. James Church Badsey
Primarily for adults with pre-school children. Free cuppa toys music and a chance to chat
Tuesdays in term time Bretforton Toddler Tunes Bretforton Community Club 10am to 11.15am
Music time for babies and toddlers, a time to sing, play and chat with refreshments Click more info.
First Thursday of each month Coffee Morning St. James Church Badsey
Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat
Upcoming Events
Lent Course at All Saints Evesham click for details
“Not a Tame Lion” by Hilary Brand
Starting at 7.00pm on Monday10 March
Discussion groups
Friday Night and Day Retreats March to July
House of the Open Door Childswickham WR12 7HH
Details click here
Tuesday 25 March Lent Lunch 12.00 to 2.00
At Badsey Church
Raising Funds for Camden Hospice at Home and St. James Church
1 April Lent Lunch 12.00 to 2.00
Offenham Church
5 May VE Day Celebration
Badsey Church 2.00pm to 4.00pm
The church will be decorated with bunting and flowers, with the bell tower will be open for anyone to visit the bells and chat to the bell ringers.
We will be showing a number of short films made over the last few years by Will and John Dallimore from Badsey. They are funny and suitable for all ages and have several other local people involved. Will died in December 2024 after a short illness and this is our tribute to him as he was a strong supporter of St James and the gardening group.
There will be free tea, coffee and biscuits throughout.
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As per instructions of the Diocesan Chancellor (5th February 2021) all current Faculty Applications can be found on the link below. Objections to any planned works can be registered with the Diocesan Registrar by emailing worcesterdiocesanregistry@anthonycollins.com
Please include the Faculty Number in any correspondence.
faculty applications
the Daily Office
Morning Prayer are on Zoom at 08.00 weekdays except Wednesdays when it usually takes place in Badsey Church. We hold a special Iona-style morning prayer on Saturdays at 8:30am also on Zoom. Please contact Alex on xtison13@gmail.com for more information about how to join in.
free phone line for accessing worship
The Archbishop of Canterbury launched a free national phone line as a simple new way to bring worship and prayer into people’s homes for those who are not yet ready to attend church.
Daily Hope, which is available from today, offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line.
The line – which is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church service.
If you know of someone who does not have online access and might like to use this service, please do pass on the number.
safeguarding: useful information
As a Benefice we are committed to the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our churches. Please see our Safeguarding page for more information. If you have any concerns about safety and safeguarding, or would like to talk to someone about an issue, here are some useful contact numbers:
Lisa Farmer Parish Safeguarding Officer 01386 40401
Hilary Higton Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser 07495 060 869
Childline: 0800 1111
Age Concern UK 0800 678 1602