THE PARISH CHURCHES of
NORTH MARSTON and GRANBOROUGH
WELCOME
to our churches
St Mary's Church in North Marston and St John the Baptist Church in Granborough are part of the Schorne Team of Parishes in the Claydon Deanery of the Diocese of Oxford. St Mary's Church is in Local Ecumenical Partnership with Methodist Church. Wesley Centre has a wonderful heritage of Methodist worship in North Marston and continues to be used for worship as well as many community events. Our churches are welcoming and friendly, offering a variety of worship experiences, seeking to know God in a deeper way and making His presence known in our lives and in our village communities. You are most welcome to join us for any of our services or special events.
COME AND JOIN US
Through the week we offer a variety of services, events and gatherings and you are most welcome
to join us for any or all of them.
NEXT WEEK SERVICES
​ Sunday 7th December 2025
Second Sunday of Advent
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Wesley Centre, North Marston
10.00am FAMILY SERVICE
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4.30pm LIGHTS OF FRIENDSHIP
with carols and lighting of the Christmas tree.
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St John the Baptist Church, Granborough
4.30pm MAKING CHRISTINGLES
5.00pm CHRISTINGLE SERVICE
followed by the Lighting of the Christmas tree,
carols & seasonal refreshments
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Collection from the service
will go to Children's society
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ALL ARE WELCOME!​
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SERMON FOR THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER
ADVENT SUNDAY
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Have you missed this week's sermon?
Sermon preached at Café Church, Granborough
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"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord
and my spirit exults in God my saviour."
Luke 1:46
Sermon preached at Wesley Centre, North Marston
THROUGH THE WEEK
​​​THREE C'S COFFEE MORNING
Wednesday 3rd December
10.15-12.00 in the Village Hall, Granborough
Come and join us for a delicious home made cakes, tea or coffee and a chat with friends new and old.
All are welcome!
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THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
Thursday 4th December
9.30am at the Wesley Centre
​​​Come and join us for our Celtic Morning Prayer. We use liturgy from Northumbria Community, listen to some reflective music and follow with engaging discussion on appointed biblical readings and meditation as well as current affairs and life in general.
All are welcome!
You may want to use the Celtic Prayer for your own personal time of prayer and reflection by following the liturgy and readings of the Morning Prayer from Northumbria Community.
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​​COFFEE MORNING AT WESLEY CENTRE
Friday 5th December
10.00-12.00 in the Wesley Centre
Come and join us for a tea, coffee and cake and a friendly chat. Everyone is welcome!
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Every light on the tree is available to be sponsored to raise funds for St Mary’s Church. If you would like to wish all your friends, neighbours and fellow villagers a Happy Christmas, please download and complete the form below. Your name will be displayed in the Church porch.
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LIGHTS OF FRIENDSHIP FORM
to be downloaded here.
SAFEGUARDING
Our parishes are committed to encouraging an environment where all people, and especially children and those who may be vulnerable, for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.
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To this end we have adopted the House of Bishop’s policy for the safeguarding of children and adults as the basis for our own parish policies and practices.
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To find out more, please
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ECUMENICAL PRAYERS
in response to the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land
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God, hear our prayers for peace in the Middle East.
May all people in the region be protected, safe from harm.
We pray that this crisis will end now, with no further loss of life.
God, may the injured and distressed know your healing presence.
May the powerful and the decision-makers follow the paths of justice, mercy and peace.
We pray for recognition of the dignity and value of every life.
May the clamour of violence cease,
Replaced by the beating of swords into ploughshares.
God, in your name,
Amen
(Prayer by Christian Aid)
TO SEE MORE PRAYERS FOR PEACE,
you may want to visit the website "Embrace the Middle East," where you can find prayer resources and information on the present crisis. Embrace the Middle East however is a charity which works much widely in the Middle East region and their website is worth exploring.
please click here for more information.
For information about this appeal and how to donate
please, click here.
MORE SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE NEEDED!
We have been collecting donations for Ukraine ever since the war started in February 2022. Liz Calver has established contact with Hannah Pierce and Alison Milligan from Village Help For Ukraine, through whom all that we collect is delivered directly to Ukraine.
Please read more about VILLAGE HELP FOR UKRAINE here.​​
To visit directly Amazon Ukraine Aid Wish List
Every donation is greatly appreciated, thank you!
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
"May God bless us with discomfort —
discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships,
so that we may live deep within our hearts.
May God bless us with anger —
anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
so that we may work for justice, freedom, and peace.
May God bless us with tears —
tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, hunger, and war,
so that we may reach out our hands to comfort them
and turn their pain into joy.
And may God bless us with foolishness —
enough foolishness to believe that we can make a difference in this world,
so that we can do what others claim cannot be done."
Franciscan Blessing
Get in Touch
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If you would like any more information about our services and events, or for any other enquiry, please fill in the form and we would respond as soon as we can.
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We would like to hear from you!
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