News Archive

Here you will find the full list of previously published news articles from the church. 

Shriving Service

Our Shriving service this year is on Tuesday 17th February at 12:15pm, following the end of the Pancake Race. The racers will be there, having run to the church, and everyone is warmly welcomed!

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Ash Wednesday

This year Ash Wednesday – marking the start of Lent – is February 18th. Our special services, with Holy Communion and ashing, will be at 10:00am and 7:00pm

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Church in the Pub

On Monday 23rd February we’re launching “Church in the Pub” – a chance to ask questions and talk about the Christian faith in an evening session at The Bull between 7:30pm and 8:30pm, led by Fr. Ben

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New appointment for our Curate

We offer our warmest congratulations to our Curate, Revd Hugh Reid, on his appointment to a new post in the Diocese of Chichester! His final service here in Olney will be on Sunday 1st March at 10:00am

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Stations of the Cross – 15

Jesus Is Laid in the TombReading - John 19: 38-42 Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. He was...

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Stations of the Cross – 14

Jesus Is Taken Down From the CrossReading - Luke 23: 50-53 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting...

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Stations of the Cross – 13

Jesus Dies on the CrossReading - John 19: 28-37 Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the...

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Stations of the Cross – 12

Jesus Gives us His MotherReading - John 19: 26-27 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing near by, he said to her, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into...

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Stations of the Cross – 11

Jesus Is Nailed to the CrossReading - Isaiah 53: 23-25 But he was pierced for our transgressions,    he was crushed for our iniquities;the punishment that brought us peace was on him,    and by his wounds we are healed....

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Stations of the Cross – 10

Jesus Is Stripped of His GarmentsReading - John 19: 23-25 When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom....

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Stations of the Cross – 9

Jesus Falls the Third TimeReading - Luke 22: 34 Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.’  Reflection Weakened almost to the point of death, Jesus falls a third time. God has revealed himself as...

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Church Redecoration

We’re redecorating! The church bulding will be closed from Monday 19th January to Saturday 14th February while ceilings are repainted – but services and groups are continuing!

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Stations of the Cross – 8

Jesus Meets the Women of JerusalemReading - Luke 23: 28-31 Jesus turned and said to them, ‘Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, “Blessed are the childless women, the wombs that...

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Stations of the Cross – 7

Jesus Falls a Second TimeReading - Romans 7: 21-15 So I find this law at work: although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind...

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Stations of the Cross – 6

Veronica Wipes the Face of JesusReading - Isaiah 50: 6 I gave my back to those who struck me,and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard;I did not hide my facefrom insult and spitting.Reflection Veronica steps through the crowd to wipe the face of Jesus. Veronica...

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Stations of the Cross – 5

Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the CrossReading - Mark 15: 21 They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus.Reflection Soldiers force Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross....

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Stations of the Cross – 4

Jesus Meets His Sorrowful MotherReading - Luke 2: 34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will...

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Stations of the Cross – 3

Jesus Falls the First TimeReading - Psalm 37: 16-17 Better is a little that the righteous person has than the abundance of many wicked.For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.Reflection Weakened by torments and by loss of blood,...

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Stations of the Cross

Take a journey through the Stations of the Cross, a series of images taking us through the events of the crucifixion. Each station has a Bible reading, a reflection and a prayer.

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Stations of the Cross – 2

Jesus Takes Up His CrossReading - Mark 8: 34-35 He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those...

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Stations of the Cross – 1

Jesus is Condemned to DeathReading - John 19: 14-16 Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover; and it was about noon. He said to the Jews, ‘Here is your King!’. They cried out, ‘Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!’ Pilate asked them, ‘Shall I crucify...

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Memory Club

Dates for our Memory Club meetings in the first half of 2026 have now been published. Join us for a cuppa and a chat, fun activities and reminiscences – everyone is welcome!

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Science and Christian Faith

All Saints Church in Emberton is hosting a programme of presentations and interactive learning experiences on science and Christian faith, from Tuesday 4th to Thursday 6th November

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Harvest Festival

Our Harvest Festival service this year will be on Sunday 28th September at 10:00am, and we will be collecting offerings for the Olney Food Bank

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Heritage Open Day

Sunday 21st Sept 2pm to 4:30pm
As part of the Heritage Open Days programme, we will be open for presentations, tours and family activities throughout the afternoon.

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Annual Church Meeting 2025

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting APCM will be held on Sunday 18th May after a shortened morning service. You can find details of the meeting, and copies of the reports and accounts, here

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Patronal Festival Service

Join us on Sunday 29th June at 10:00am for our special service to celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Our guest speaker will be Revd Adrian Low, Area Dean of Newport Deanery

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Civic Service

Join us on Sunday 6th July at 10:00am for our civic service for the 700th Anniversary. Our guest speaker will be Revd Canon Dave Bull, Bishop of Buckingham

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Peal of Bells

Saturday 28th June
Our 700th Anniversary celebrations will begin with a full peal of bells starting at 2pm

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New Electoral Roll for 2025

Every six years the Electoral Roll of all Church of England churches has to be completely revised, and we are revising our Electoral Roll this year. This means that everyone (including current members) will need to complete a form in order to be on the new roll

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Church Ale

Saturday 28th June from 7pm to 10pm
We will be re-creating the old tradition of a “church ale” with a hog roast and a special commemorative ale!

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Flower Festival

Sunday 29th June to Sunday 6th July
We will have a week-long flower festival in the church, with displays based on the theme of the 700th Anniversary

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History Day

Saturday 5th July
We will be hosting a History Day in the church, with talks and exhibitions in the morning and afternoon

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700th Anniversary Concert

Saturday evening 5th July in the church
Join us for a concert of a cappella music spanning the last 700 years, performed by the Sheppard Singers

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Harvest Gifts

Our recent Harvest Lunch raised £266 for the Christian Aid Gaza Appeal, and gifts of food from our Harvest service were delivered to the Olney is Kind foodbank. Many thanks to all involved in organising and preparing our lunch and looking after our food gifts!

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Can I get married at St Peter & St Paul, Olney?

If you live in the parish of St Peter and St Paul then you are automatically connected to us and you are able to get married in our church building. If you don’t live in our parish but would still like to get married at St Peter and St Paul then there are a number of...

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Summer Fun

Our annual Summer Fun group for babies, toddlers and older siblings starts on Thursday 24th July and runs through the Summer Holidays

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Annual Church Meeting 2024

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting APCM will be held on Sunday 5th May after a shortened morning service. You can find details of the meeting, and copies of the reports and accounts, here

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New Service Pattern

As we begin 2024 we are making some small changes to our regular pattern of worship, as well as introducing our new Breakfast Club at 9am on 1st and 3rd Sundays

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Baptisms

Baptism is a very special celebration, where we recognise God’s gift of life and become part of God’s family. If you’re thinking about a baptism, either for yourself or your child, we can help and support you at every step

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Funerals

The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time. We are here to support you in prayer and, if you are thinking about a funeral service at the church, to help you with the arrangements

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Charities for the Year

Every year we choose a selection of charities to make a donation to from our income. Find out more about the charities we have chosen to support this year

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Music

The church choir sings at our 10am services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays as well as at occasional evensong services

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Sunday Club

We run a Sunday Club on the first and third Sundays of the month during our morning service. Each session is based on a Christian story or theme and can include crafts, story time and singing

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Bellringers

Our bells are rund at Sunday servcies and special events. The bellringers meet to practice on Mondays between 7:30pm and 9:00pm in the church

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Church Mice

Church Mice is a group for babies and young children with their parents or carers. The group meets in the church on Thursday mornings between 10am and 11am during term time

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