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
We do hope you will be able to join us at any of these services:
Sunday 7th June 10am Holy Communion for the 1st Sunday after Trinity
Rev Maggie Crosbie will preside and preach, with music, prayers and readings from members of the congregation. Children's activities available. Please do join us.
Sunday 14th June 10am Morning Prayer and Praise
Led by Dr Shirley Northover, with music, prayers and readings from members of the congregation. Please do join us.
Sunday 14th June 7pm An Hour of Peace and Quiet
Do you ever feel you’re so busy you don’t have a chance to stop and just be? Why not put your phone aside for an hour and come to enjoy the peace and beauty of our ancient church. Between 7.00 and 7.45 pm there will be no words, just quiet music and the sounds of the birds, an opportunity just to think or to pray. This will be followed at 7.45pm by Compline - Night Prayer (optional).
Wednesday 17th June 10am Holy Communion (a quiet said service) Rev Maggie Crosbie will preside and preach. Please do join us.
Friday 19th June at 12.00 noon
30 mins of prayer for all in the parish and benefice of Wootton and Shippon. Please do join us.
Sunday 21st June 10am All Age Family Communion
Rev Maggie Crosbie will preside and preach, with music, prayers and readings from members of the congregation. Refreshments and a chance to chat after the service. Please do join us.
Bacon rolls, tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity for a friendly chat
Our next Open Church is on Saturday 27th June 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
Community Lunch
The next Community Lunch will be on Sunday 7th June. This will be at 12.30 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.