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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 4th March 2025
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
Olney Cherry Fair
Sunday 29th June 2025
Join us for fun events, activities, foods and stalls!
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!
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
Shriving Service
Our Shriving service this year is on Tuesday 4th March at 12:15pm, following the end of the Pancake Race. Our guest speaker is Stuart Weir
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
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
Exploring Faith
Our “Exploring Faith” group meetings will start again in January. 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