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New Archbishop of Canterbury
We offer our congratulations to Dame Sarah Mullally, who has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury!
Church postcard competition winner
Congratulations to Sienna, who has won our church postcard competition that was held as part of our 700th anniversary celebrations!
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
Special Services
Information about special services will be posted in this section
Christmas Tree Festival 2025
We’re getting ready for our 2025 Christmas Tree Festival – if you’d like to register a tree, book a performance slot or offer help, please get in touch!
Our New Priest-in Charge
Our new Priest-in-Charge, Revd. Ben Lewis, joins us early in September. Here he tells us a bit more about himself
Appointment of new Priest-in-Charge
We are pleased to announce that the Rev Ben Lewis, currently vicar of St Mark’s Wellingborough, is to become priest in charge of Olney Parish Church.
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
Service of Welcome for new Bishop of Buckingham
There will be a civic service of welcome for the new Bishop of Buckingham, Rt Revd Dave Bull, on Sunday 9th March at 3pm in Milton Keynes. You can watch the service online
700th anniversary of the church
We are marking the 700th Anniversary of the founding of our church building this year! Find out more about the special services and events through the year
Olney Pancake Race
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Shrove Tuesday brings the famous Olney Pancake Race, followed by the annual Shriving Service in the church!
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
Recruitment for new Priest-in-Charge
We are recruiting a new Priest-in-Charge for our church, and the advertisement for the vacancy has now been published
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!
Christmas Tree Festival 2025
We’re getting ready for our Christmas Tree Festival, over Dickens Weekend, Saturday 6th December and Sunday 7th December, 11am to 4pm. If you’d like to book a tree or help in any way, please get in touch!
Holiday Bible Club 2024
We will be joining the other churches of Olney for the Holiday Bible Club which runs from the 5th to the 9th of August
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
St Andrews Madrigal Group performance – Friday 31st May
On Friday 31st May the St. Andrews Madrigal Group will be visiting the church as part of their annual tour. More details to follow.
Thought for the Week 5 Feb 2024
Jo Spray shares our final “Thought for the Week” – now that we are very busy with regular services and other activities we have decided to discontinue our regular feature. Instead we will post prayers and reflections from time to time, along with other news and notices
Thought for the Week 29 Jan
Thelma Shacklady shares her thought for the week
Thought for the Week 22 Jan 2024
Jo Spray shares her thought for the week
Thought for the Week – 15th Jan 2024
Thelma Shacklady offers her thought for the week
Thought for the Week 8 Jan 2024
Jo Spray offers her thought for the week
Thought for the Week 1 Jan 2024
Thelma Shacklady offers her thought for the week
Thought for the Week 25 December 2023
Jo Spray shares her thought for the week
Thought for the Week 18 Dec 2023
Jo Spray shares her thought for the week
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
Sermon – 17th December 2023
Kate Nicholas shares her sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent
Thought for the Week 11 December 2023
Thelma Shacklady offers her thought for the week
Exploring Faith
Our “Exploring Faith” group will be meeting in the church during the Autumn season. Dates for our meetings are now available – everyone welcome!
Memory Club
Our Memory Club meets on the first Friday of the month, at 1:30pm in the Church Hall. Join us for a cuppa and a chat, fun activities and reminiscences – everyone is welcome!
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