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Posted: February 12, 2026 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Shrove Tuesday in the South Newbury Benefice

Shrove Tuesday on 17th February will be marked at both St George’s and St John’s Churches with pancakes and games for the young and young at heart. All welcome.

Posted: February 12, 2026 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Compline for Lent at St George’s Church

Last Updated: February 6, 2026 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Being With … exploring life and faith together

A five week course, starting on Tuesday 10th February at 7pm at St John’s Church, for anyone who interested in exploring faith.

For more information contact Revd Leanne Fowler at lfowler.curate@southnewbury.org.

Posted: February 6, 2026 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Forest Church – 8th February at St Michael’s Enborne

All are welcome at Forest Church – an outdoor service in the beautiful setting of St Michael’s Church, Enborne. Dress for the weather and bring a chair.

Posted: January 30, 2026 by Alex Brown Leave a Comment

Lent Groups at St George’s Church

Weekly Lent Groups exploring the creeds that shaped Christianity start during week beginning 23rd February. Using materials from the popular Pilgrim Course we will explore together in small groups what lies behind the creeds of the Church, share our insights and questions about these key pillars of Christianity and what they mean to us today. Groups will meet for 5 sessions on Tuesday mornings and evenings, Wednesday mornings, and Thursday afternoons and evenings. For more details or to sign up, contact the church office on 01635 41249 or email churchoffice@southnewbury.org.

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.