The Parish of St Mary Long Wittenham with St Peter Little Wittenham is part of the Bridge Group of parishes which also includes St Michael and All Angels, Clifton Hampden and St Paul, Culham. The Bridge Group is part of the Dorchester Team which includes the magnificent Dorchester Abbey, and the parishes of Warborough, Stadhampton, Berinsfield, Drayton St Leonard, Marsh Baldon, Toot Baldon and Nuneham Courtenay. In turn, the Team is part of the Deanery of Aston and Cuddesdon, the Archdeaconry of Oxfordshire and the Diocese of Oxford.
Parish magazine
The parish magazine is called The Bridge and is published ten times a year. As well as a letter from a member of the clergy, the times and places for the services for the month and notices about other church activities and events, there are gardening tips, health advice and lots of interesting articles to keep you up to date about what’s going on in the local villages. There is also a useful range of adverts for local businesses, goods for sale and services.
Children’s church
Children’s church for 4-14 year-olds, meets every third Sunday during the 10am service at St Mary’s. Activity mornings and a Summer Club are also held.
The Friends
The Friends of St Mary and the Friends of St Peter support the work of the churches by raising money to help look after the fabric of the beautiful buildings.
Party and Shop – 12 December 2011
8.00pm – 10.00pm at The Vicarage, High St Long Wittenham Phoenix Card Event with Usbourne books, Carlene’s jewelry. Come for some relaxing Christmas shopping or simply for drinks and puddings. All welcome. Yes really! RSVP annefi36@aol.com or call 01865 407605
Bridge Group of Churches Activity Morning – 26 November
The Bridge Group of Churches are holding an Activity Morning in Long Wittenham Village Hall for children aged 4 and above November 26th 9-11am Our charity will be Oxfam Unwrapped. We will let you know what item we hope to … Continue reading
An alternative Christmas card
As a change from writing individual Christmas cards to your local friends and neighbours, how about trying the idea first proposed last year and send your seasons greetings via The Bridge, and at the same time support the upkeep of … Continue reading
Armistice Day & Remembrance Sunday in the Bridge Group of Churches
November 11th Armistice Day 10.45am at St Paul’s Church Culham: Act of Remembrance with school 10.50am at the War Memorial Long Wittenham: Act of Remembrance with school November 13th Remembrance Sunday 10.00am at St Michael & All Angel’s Clifton Hampden: … Continue reading