Celebrating the South Newbury Benefice  

To mark the addition of St Michael and All Angels Church, Enborne joining the South Newbury Benefice of St George, Wash Common and St John, Newbury, a weekend of celebrations is taking place between 27th – 29th September (which falls on the feast day of St Michael & All Angel’s).

Events include:

Flower Festival at St Michael’s, Enborne, RG20 0HD. Open all day from 27th – 29th September with over 20 floral displays.

Songs of Ascent mini pilgrimage on Saturday 28th September, from St John’s and St George’s to St Michael’s. Departing 9am, returning by 1pm. More details from the church office on 01635 41249.

Wash Common Community Festival, Falkland Cricket Club, RG14 6TW. 28th September from 1 – 5pm. The benefice will have a stand, come for a chat!

Benefice Celebration Service Sunday 29th September, 10am at St John’s RG14 7PY . A single service on Sunday morning for all three churches will celebrate the new benefice.

Benefice lunch Sunday 29th September from 11.30am – 2.30pm at St George’s. BBQ provided by Newbury Sea Cadets, salads and desserts by members of all three churches and musical entertainment from Incantata.

Evening choral evensong service Sunday 29th September, 6pm at St Michael’s. The weekend culminates with a choral evensong service to mark the Festival of St Michael and All Angels.

All are welcome to any or all of the events over the weekend. Further details are here.

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