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

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!

Olney Cherry Fair

Our annual Cherry Fair takes place at the end of June. Details for 2026 will be announced soon – meanwhile you can read about the 2025 Fair here

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

History Day

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

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

Deanery reorganisation and new appointment

The Deanery of Newport (of which Olney is a part) is being reorganised, which means we’ll be looking to appoint a Priest-in-Charge rather than a Rector. Click on the link to find out more

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!