- St Peters Church
- Wootton Village, Boars Hill
- Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX1 5JL
01865 735661
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Welcome to St. Peter's, which is the parish Church for Wootton, near Abingdon, in Oxfordshire.
We aim to be
A vibrant, growing church at the heart of the community spreading the love, joy and peace of Jesus to all.
Our services, meetings and activities cater for all members of our community. Making friends, worship and prayer is central to everything we do.
The churchyard is always open.
We are open for public worship.
This week's pew sheet including details of the readings and upcoming services is available here
Sunday 14th December 10.00am Holy Communion for 3rd Sunday of Advent
Led by Rev Maggie Crosbie, with readings, prayers and music from members of the congregation. Please do join us.
Sunday 21st December 10.00am Christmas Praise
A service of readings telling the Christmas story and carols, both modern and traditional accompanied by instrumentalists and singers. Led by Rev Maggie Crosbie with music by Paul Herrington. Refreshments will be served after the service. Please do join us for what is always a wonderful service just before Christmas.
Wednesday 24th December: Christmas Eve – 3pm and 5pm pm: Christingles
A short service for all the family including carols. Alll children receive a Christingle, after which we sing “Away in a Manger” by candlelight. Led by Mike Varnom
Wednesday 24th December: Christmas Eve – 11.15 pm:
Midnight Communion: led by Revd Maggie Crosbie – come and join us for this service to be among the first to celebrate Christmas Day.
Thursday 25th December: Christmas Day 10.30 am: Family Communion: Led by Revd Maggie Crosbie – come and celebrate the birth of Jesus with us at our Family Communion service
Sunday 28th December: There will be a Benefice at St Mary Magdalene, Shippon, at 10.30 am. There will be no service at St Peter’s that day.
Bacon rolls, tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity for a friendly chat
Our next Open Church is on Saturday 24th January between 10.00 and 12.00 - do drop in for a bacon or cheese roll, tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity for a friendly chat surrounded by the peace and beauty of our ancient church NB No Open Church in December
Community Lunch
After the recent lunch on Remembrance Day, the date of the next Community Lunch will be posted here soon. This will be in Function Room 1 at the Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre. We will have Gluten free and lactose free options available (please mention when 'booking'). There will be no charge but donations welcome to cover room hire costs for future lunches. If you would like to come please click here to email so we know numbers to cater for. Please also invite anyone you know who may be lonely or in need of some company.
Abingdon Food Bank is still finding great need for its provision. Click here to see what is most urgently needed at the moment. Gifts may be left in the bag in the church porch.
Videos of Sunday Services during lockdown are available online
Wootton St. Peter's Church of England Primary School
St. Peter's Church has a strong affiliation with the local village Primary School, Wootton St. Peter's. Our parish priest is a regular visitor in school and also a member of the full governing body. More information on the school can be found online at Wootton St. Peter's School.
Other information
Children and Young People - Sunday School is provided at 10am on the 1st Sunday of the month and children join us for our All Age Service at 10am on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
For more information on Safeguarding please see our Safeguarding policy or contact us by email.