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 november click here
24November Christ the king
09.30am morning praise - offenham
11.00am eucharist - Bretforton
4.00pm Messy church - South Littlton School
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 December click here
Congratulations to St. Mary & St. Milburgh offenham
on being awarded a bronze eco church award
see here
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
Monday 18 November “Gather” at Bretforton Church straight after school to 4.30pm
St. Leonards welcomes you and your children. There will be creative activity
a tea of sandwiches, cakes and drinks and a short interactive act of worship.
more details of this and other Gathers click here
Saturday 23 November 11.00am to 4.00pm Table Top Sale
in aid of Caring Hands at The Lighthouse click for details
24 November 4.00pm to 6.00pm Messy Church
Littleton First School Click for details
Friday 6 December 7.30pm Avonbank Band Concert
St James Badsey tickets click for details
Monday 16 December “Gather” at Bretforton Church straight after school to 4.30pm
St. Leonards welcomes you and your children. There will be creative activity
a tea of sandwiches, cakes and drinks and a short interactive act of worship.
more details of this and other Gathers click here
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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 takes place in Badsey Church, a special Iona 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, Justin Welby, has 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