Warm greetings and welcome to Churn Valley Benefice.
Our benefice of 9 Parishes lies along the upper reaches of the River Churn which rises at Seven Springs near Coberley, just South of Cheltenham. Flowing from the Cotswold Edge towards Stratton, one mile north of Cirencester, it continues onwards onto the Thames Valley plain.
Located in the heart of the Cotswold Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Churn Valley is sparsley populated with villages nestled beside the river and caring communities within. If you are a new/existing member of the community, or just visiting the area, please join us for one of our many services where we can share our faith in Jesus Christ.
Warm greetings and thank you for visiting our website.
Our Benefice of 9 Parishes lies upon the upper reaches of the River Churn. We have 3 CofE Primary Schools within our jurisdiction. In addition to this, Rendcomb College is also situated within the Benefice. A well-regarded, independant school that houses 100 boarders, 300 day pupils, and hosts its very own Chaplain Marie. The school children keep us on our toes!
To further explore the Churches within our Parish, please click on the links to the left.
Calendar
Sunday 29th June
St Peter (Rendcomb & Stratton)
11:00am -
Stratton (Benefice service)
Sunday 20th July
St Margaret of Antioch (Bagendon)
Friday 25th July
St James (Colesbourne)
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'The Week Ahead'
The Week Ahead is our local weekly news sheet that contains details of forthcoming services, important dates, and news and notices. It is also includes prayer requests and Funeral announcements.
To read the news sheet, please click on the button at the top of the page. If you would like to receive a copy by email, please contact the office to be added to our mailing list.
Churn Valley Benefice is commited to the Safeguarding of Childern, young people, and adults. We follow the House of Bishops Guidelines and Policies, and have our own internal Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO's) which are advised by the Diocese of Gloucester. In addition to PSO's, you can also access the Diocese of Gloucester's safeguarding page for vital links and information which includes contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA).
If you are concerned about an Adult or Child who has been harmed or is at risk, please contact the DSA or your local Parish Safeguarding Officer. If you have immediate concerns about the safety and wellbeing of someone, please contact the Police or your local authority for Children/Adult services.
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Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
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