Benson St Helen
Church of England
Benson St Helen welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Benson area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
Benson St Helen at Benson, Oxfordshire is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of Benson St Helen is to make an impact for God, here in Benson, Oxfordshire by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Service Times
Ladies' Supper Evening
Ladies of the parish are invited to share a meal together at Sylvia Galpin's house.
Monday 6th June 2016 at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Janaway Lecture
"Working together for the common good".
Dr Marcus Braybrooke will give the 11th Janaway Lecture on Tuesday 7th June at St Helen’s Church, Benson. Marcus is President of the World Congress of Faiths, co-founder of the Three Faiths Forum and widely published author. He will explain the reasons why and how all faiths need to work together for a better, more inclusive world.
The Lecture will start at 7:30 pm and following questions there will be complimentary refreshments, accompanied by wine or a soft drink.
Tickets at £7 (£5 students and children), are available from Derry’s Den in Benson or by phoning 01491 200737/835927
Tuesday 7th June 2016 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Progressive Supper
An annual fellowship and fundraising event for the church. Participants provide a course and host mystery guests who then disperse to different hosts for the next course. Contact Vicki Holcroft if you are able to help provide a course for this event. Alternatively you can just come along and enjoy everyone else's creative cuisine. Email Vickie at vickieholcroft@gmail.com or call 01491 825950 or 07771728634.
Saturday 17th September 2016 at 6:45 PM for 210 minutes
St Helen's Quiz Night
Make up a team of 6 and enjoy a stimulating evening in the Canons' Room.
Saturday 12th November 2016 at 7:00 PM for 3 hours
Sunday
Holy Communion
Book of Common Prayer Liturgy with Authorised Version Readings
Every Sunday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Ends Saturday 28th May 2016.
PARISH EUCHARIST
Common Worship Order One
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Ends Saturday 28th May 2016.
Eucharist for the Whole Family of God
An all-age worship service with children in church and our own Orchestra leading the music.
Third Sunday of the month.
Once a month
Every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Wednesday
Holy Communion
Holy Communion in the Day Room at the Millstream Centre on the first Monday of each month.
Please check the pew sheet
Every first Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Thursday
Women's House Group
An opportunity to meet and discuss church related subjects at 12 Chiltern Close, Benson. For more information contact Sylvia Baker 01491 832336.
Every second Thursday at 2:30 PM for 1 hour
Study Group
A group which meets at 12 the Moorlands to study and discuss the readings for the following Sunday's service
Every fourth Thursday at 7:45 PM for 1 hour
Location
Church Road
Benson
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
OX10 6SF
Staff
Barbara Smart
Pastor
Contacts
Tel: 01491837951
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