Benefice Church Services in March
(Please check notice sheets/notice board/website for any changes)
| Wednesday, 2 March | 5pm Ash Wednesday Service at Sandford St Martin |
| Friday, 4 March | 7pm World Day of Prayer at Duns Tew |
| Sunday, 6 March | 9.30am Family@church & Eucharist at Westcote Barton 11.00am Eucharist, Nether Worton 5.00pm Evening Worship at Sandford St Martin |
| Sunday, 13 March | 9.30am Morning Worship at Sandford St Martin 11.00am Eucharist at Duns Tew plus zoom livestream* 5.00pm Evening Worship at Alice Marshall Hall plus zoom livestream* |
| Sunday, 20 March | 9.30am Family@church at Duns Tew followed by the Annual Parochial Council Meeting (APCM) to which all those on the Church Electoral Roll are invited to attend. 11.00am Eucharist at Sandford St Martin 5.00 pm Evening Prayer at Westcote Barton |
| Sunday, 27 March | 9.30 am Morning Worship at Over Worton 11.00am Eucharist at Steeple Barton 5.00pm Evening Worship at Duns Tew with Speaker from Katharine House Hospice |
* We are hoping to livestream the 11am Eucharist service on the second Sunday so that anyone who cannot come to church in person will be able to join us via the internet. This will probably be via Zoom initially, as we are learning as we go. Login details will be available from the weekly church notice sheet or contact Clare Burgess, 347382, or email
Although the rules on face coverings have changed, they continue to be recommended. Please keep an eye on our website www.bartonbenefice.org.uk, for updates on Covid regulations in churches.
World Day of Prayer, 7pm, Friday 4th March
World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women
who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. This years’ service has been written by the women of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. For more information or if you would like to participate then please contact DTclare@bartonbenefice.org.uk or on 347382.
Benefice Lent Lunches and Lent Study Group
This year we will be holding two weekly Lent events: the Lent Lunch and a weekly Lent Study Group. The Lent Lunch is a communal lunch hosted by one of the benefice parishes each week on Wednesday, starting on 9 March at 12.15pm, finishing at 1.45pm. The lunch will be followed by a reflection or a short talk on celebrating Easter from a different denominational perspective
Lent Lunch venues
- Wed 9 March Duns Tew Village Hall
- Wed 16 March Alice Marshall Hall, Middle Barton
- Wed 23March The Grange, Over Worton
- Wed 30 March Sandford St Martin, venue to be confirmed
- Wed 6 April Westcote Barton, venue to be confirmed
Please check website www.bartonbenefice.org.uk for details of topics/speakers and all venues.
The Lent Study group will meet on Tuesdays at 8pm, starting on 8 March and will be following the “Living in Love and Faith” Course. We want to make this course as accessible as possible and so you will be able join us either in person or remotely through Zoom. Contact Jane for details on 01869 340510 or clergy@bartonbenefice.org.uk. All welcome.
March Pop-Up Church Bistro
Dine in Delivered Returns!
Following last year’s successful pop-up Church Bistro, we will be having another Dine in Delivered this month. Why not celebrate the leap into spring with a two-course supper delivered to your door on Saturday, 19 March.
MENU
Soy Roasted Salmon, Potato & Broccoli Traybake
Lemon Pot with Shortbread
Price £12.50. Deadline for orders is Tuesday, 15 March. Email dunstewpcc@gmail.com or phone Sarah (340827)
Raising funds for church tower repairs
SAVE THE DATE
Duns Tew Church Fete 3 July 2022
If anyone would like to join our fete committee, help on the day, or have any ideas for a new stall or game, please us know. Clare Burgess email: DTclare@bartonbenefice.com or Tel: 347382.
Charities Update
Our Charity of the Quarter (Jan-March) is Katharine House Hospice www.khh.org.uk.
On Sunday, 27 March at the 5pm Evening Service we will be welcoming a speaker from Katharine House. So come and hear what this fantastic charity does for our local community. Donations can be made at our services or on-line with payments to Duns Tew PCC, Sort Code: 30-90-42 (Lloyds) Account No: 00096480 reference KHouse.
Polly – Please contact Clare on 347382 DTclare@bartonbenefice.org.uk if you would like to make a donation of money or food (tins/biscuits/packets etc). Thank you for all your help.