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Posted: January 16, 2026 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Christingle at St John’s Church, Newbury

Sunday, 25th January marks Candlemas in the church calendar and St John’s Church will be holding an all age communion service with Christingle lights and processions at 10am. All are welcome.

A collection will be taken in aid of The Children’s Society.

Posted: January 16, 2026 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

A warm, welcoming cafe at St George’s Church

The Welcome Café in St George’s Church offers a warm space to come to on these cold days. The church is beautifully warm thanks to under floor heating provided by ground source heat pumps, and the welcome from the volunteers who run the café is just as warm.

The café is open on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am- 12.20pm, and on Fridays from 2pm – 4.30pm. Complimentary Fairtrade coffee and tea, as well as cakes and biscuits are available. There are also regular craft, drawing, knitting and jigsaw sessions.

All are assured of a warm welcome.

Last Updated: December 23, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Happy New Year!

As we head into a new year, the churches of South Newbury – St George Wash Common, St John Newbury and St Michael Enborne wish you all health, happiness and the blessing of Christ for 2026.

Services will be held in all three churches on 4th January to mark Epiphany Sunday:

St George’s Church – 8am (BCP) and 9.30am (All-age)

St John’s Church – 8.30am and 10am

St Michael’s Church – 11am

Posted: December 23, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Christmas in South Newbury

The three churches in the South Newbury benefice wish a happy and peaceful Christmas to all in our communities.

A reminder of the services over the next few days:

Christmas Eve – 4pm Crib services at both St Geroge’s and St John’s.

Christmas Eve night – Midnight Mass at 11.15 at St George’s and 11.30pm at St John’s.

Christmas morning:

St George’s – Holy Communion at 8am, Family Communion at 9.30am.

St John’s – Family Communion at 10am

St Michael’s – Family Communion at 11am

28th – there will be Communion services at 9.30am at St George’s and 10am at St John’s.

The Church Office is closed until 2nd January. If you have an urgent pastoral matter, please contact Revd Rita Ball on 07775 814191.

Posted: December 19, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Traditional carol service at St John’s Church – Sunday 21st December

A traditional, candlelit carol service at St John’s Church, Newbury on Sunday 21st December at 4pm. A chance to get into the heart of Christmas with the combined choirs of St John’s and St George’s Churches.

Posted: December 17, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Quiet Christmas service

Wednesday 17th December at 7pm in St John’s Church. A chance for those who need it to find some space and quiet to reflect on the year passed.

Last Updated: December 12, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Celebrate Christmas! concert at St George’s Church

Sunday, 14th December at 7pm.

The annual concert featuring festive music, choral singing and participation from the audience. With mulled wine at the interval.

Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for under 18s, available from the St George’s Church office in advance, or on the door.

All proceeds in aid of West Berkshire Homeless and St George’s Church.

Posted: December 5, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Christingle at St George’s Church

All are welcome to this family friendly service to start the journey to Christmas. 4pm on Sunday 7th December at St George’s Church, Wash Common, RG14 6NU.

Donations are welcome to support the important work of The Children’s Society.

Last Updated: December 3, 2025 by Alex Brown

Advent and Christmas in the South Newbury benefice

Details of all services and events across the three churches of St George’s Wash Common, St John’s Newbury and St Michael’s Enborne can be seen on our website by clicking this link.

All are welcome as we prepare for and celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Last Updated: November 21, 2025 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Sewing lessons for beginners

Would you like to learn the basics of machine sewing? A free course is starting on Wednesday 14th January from 7pm – 9pm at St George’s Church, run by an experienced teacher with small groups working at a gentle pace.

Booking is essential via churchoffice@southnewbury.org or by phone on 01635 41249.