St George the Martyr
Andover Road
Wash Common
Newbury.
RG14 6NU
Vicar of Benefice
Revd Becky Bevan
01635 41249
(Benefice Office)
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St John the Evangelist
St John’s Road,
Newbury
RG14 7PY
Associate Vicar
Revd Gary Collins
01635 41249
(Benefice Office)
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St Michael & All Angels
Church Lane
Enborne
RG20 0HD
Vicar of Benefice
Revd Becky Bevan
01635 41249
(Benefice Office)
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Posted: September 19, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
The Bereavement Journey Course
The Bereavement Journey Course is a nationally accredited and widely respected course which is being run for the first time at St George’s Church, Wash Common, RG14 6NU this autumn starting on Thursday 25th September at 7.30pm for seven weeks . Led by Andy How, a trained and experienced Bereavement Journey facilitator, and with Revd Becky Bevan alongside as host, it is a course open to anyone in the Newbury area. Spaces are available, so please contact the church office at churchoffice@southnewbury.org or call Revd Becky on 01635 524994 for more information.
Last Updated: September 19, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
Harvest Appeal
The churches in the South Newbury benefice are supporting West Berkshire Foodbank in the lead up to Harvest Festival which will be celebrated in all three churches – St George’s Wash Common, St John’s Newbury and St Michael’s Enborne – on Sunday 5th October with services for the whole family.
West Berkshire Foodbank will provide over 230 food parcels for local individuals and families facing hardship in the three weeks leading up to Harvest alone.
If you are able to support the Foodbank, please bring donations to any of the churches, either before 5th October or during the services on the day.
Click here to see details of the Foodbank’s Harvest Appeal.
Posted: August 8, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
St George’s Holiday Club – what a week!
During the first week of the school holidays, over 80 children enjoyed taking part in St George’s annual Holiday Club. This year’s theme was Treasure Seekers, featuring events and parables which highlighted the search for treasure that lasts. Click here for a full write up about the events of the week.
Posted: July 29, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
Living with loss – new drop-in group
Starting Tuesday 5th August, there is a new monthly drop-in group for coffee, conversation, mutual support, and a safe space for all affected by loss in any kind of way. It will be held every first Tuesday of the month, 11am at St George’s Church Welcome Café, 206 Andover Road, Wash Common, R14 6NU. All are welcome.
Posted: July 21, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
Bishop Mary of Reading blessing St John’s accessible doors
It was a delight to welcome Bishop Mary to St John’s Church on Sunday to bless the iCAP project accessible doors. This was a fitting culmination to a 10 year project which has provided a more welcoming and accessible entrance to the church.
After the formal blessing, Bishop Mary led the Sunday service, and this was followed by a Q&A session hosted by Revd Becky where the congregations of all three south Newbury benefice churches came together to meet and learn more about +Mary who took up the role of Bishop of Reading earlier this year.
Last Updated: July 4, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
Celebrating Revd Leanne’s priesting
The South Newbury benefice celebrated the priesting of our Curate, Revd Leanne Fowler last weekend. Several went along to the priesting at Reading Minister with others following on-line together at St John’s. A packed church gathered with great joy for Leanne’s first time presiding at a combined benefice Eucharist on Sunday at St George’s, followed by a bring and share lunch.
Posted: June 26, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
Service of blessing and affirmation for Newbury Pride
For the third year running, on Tuesday 8th July at 7.30pm St John’s Church is hosting on behalf of the whole benefice a blessing and affirmation service for Newbury Pride. We have many friends in the LGBTQ+ community, and this service has grown to be a voice of solidarity and support with many who feel shunned by the church. All are welcome.
Posted: June 26, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
Cheers to our benefice churchwardens!
Our benefice churchwardens enjoyed a celebratory drink with clergy before the annual licensing of churchwardens at the Bishop’s Visitation in Upper Bucklebury. The special service which draws together all churchwardens from the Newbury and Bradfield deaneries is an opportunity for churchwardens to be thanked, recognised and sworn in for the coming year by the Bishop or Archdeacon. As a benefice we are so blessed to have such a dedicated and collegial team of wardens and we remember all that John Huckle contributed before having to step down.
Posted: June 24, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
Summer Serenade 2025 – 13th July
A relaxing afternoon concert of well-loved music , with Pimms and strawberries at the interval, and a ‘Last Night of the Proms’ finale. With performances from Harmony Choir, Helen Page, Oliver Williams and welcoming Kew Choir this year. Tickets are £10 available from St George’s Church Office or on the door (cash only).
Posted: June 19, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment
Cool spaces with warm welcomes
The churches of South Newbury – St George’s, Wash Common, St John’s, Newbury and St Michael’s, Enborne are all cool sanctuaries on these hot days. All are open during the day and there are often people around to ensure a welcome, and activities taking place. This includes St George’s Welcome Cafe with complimentary tea, coffee and cake on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30 – 12.30, and Friday afternoon from 2 – 4pm. Come in and chill out.
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