The Diocese of Oxford

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Where the Chilterns meet the Thames in the Diocese of Oxford

St Mary the Virgin & St John the Baptist, Whitchurch

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St Mary the Virgin, Whitchurch-on-Thames

Whitchurch-on-Thames

The history of the riverside village of Whitchurch-on-Thames can be traced back to Roman times, and possibly earlier. Furthermore, St. Mary's church is over a thousand years old. The building incorporates 11th Century walls. Rebuilding and various refurbishments have preserved many interesting earlier features, including: foliated cross, medieval Flemish stained glass, Norman and Perpendicular arches.

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St John the Baptist, Whitchurch Hill

Whitchurch Hill

The rural village of Whitchurch Hill sits on the edge of the Chilterns, some 300 feet above the Thames valley. Built in the late 19th century, St John's Church was designed by Francis Bacon of Highclere and has some lovely colours and details. The tiling in the sanctuary and elegant apsidal end of the church are a particular delight.

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Services

The Churches are open every day.
The following table shows the general pattern of worship in these churches, however services and times may vary.

For an up-to-date list of services see Team Services and Diary.

1st Sunday: 8 am Holy Communion at Whitchurch Hill
10 am Family Communion at Whitchurch-on-Thames
2nd Sunday: 10 am Sung Eucharist at Whitchurch Hill
6 pm Evening Prayer (BCP) at Whitchurch-on-Thames
3rd Sunday: 10 am Sung Eucharist at Whitchurch-on-Thames
4th Sunday: 8 am Holy Communion at Whitchurch-on-Thames
10 am All-Age Worship at Whitchurch Hill
6 pm Evening Prayer (BCP) at Whitchurch-on-Thames
5th Sunday: 10.30 am A joint service at one of the Team churches

Village Contacts

Team Vicar Peter Steddon p.steddon@btopenworld.com
Village Newsletter, monthly    
Whitchurch-on-Thames C of E (C) Primary School Head-teacher: Grant Mottram headteacher@whitchurch.oxon.sch.uk
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