WELCOME
Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest - Matthew 11 : 28
FOUR CHURCHES
These four churches, set in the beautiful Thames Valley, are home to a worshipping community united by a desire to grow in love and worship of God and share that love in the world
Whether you are coming for a special event, looking for company, or a place to join in worship, we hope you find what you need here
"It's such a friendly place, all are welcome"
"Nice lovely atmosphere with plenty of friendly people. I'm loving every church service there"
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"Beautiful church perfect for my sister's wedding"
DORNEY
ETON WICK
ETON
DATCHET
St James the Less
An intimate 12th century church with historical features in a rural setting
St John the Baptist
A lovely example of a Victorian parish church set in a small village
St John the Evangelist
In historic Eton, a Victorian church which is now part occupied
St Mary the Virgin
A beautiful parish church opposite the iconic village green in Datchet
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
CHURCH SERVICES
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Sundays
9:30am - Dorney, St James
9:30am - Datchet, St Mary
11:00am - Eton Wick, St John
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Wednesdays
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Holy Communion - 10:00 am - Eton, St John
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Children
Children are welcome, see more here
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ONLINE SERVICES
Morning Prayer Online
There is a 20 minute Morning Prayer on our Facebook live-stream link, Monday to Thursday at 8:30 am.
Prayer requests can be submitted in the Facebook comments box.
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Facebook Live-stream Link
DORNEY CHURCH VISITOR OPENING TIMES
Apart from our regular church services at Dorney,
we open the church to visitors everyday during the last three weeks of July.
All are welcome.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
Join us in worship or to find out why Easter is such an important part of the Christian calendar
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Normal services running up to the following
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Palm Sunday
Sunday 13th April
9:30am Dorney, St James
9:30am Datchet, St Mary
11:00am Eton Wick, St John
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Holy Wednesday
Wednesday 16th April
6:30pm Eton Wick, St John - Passover style Meal (bring and share) with Holy Communion in Church Room
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Maundy Thursday
Thursday 17th April
7:00pm Dorney, St James - Tenebrae and Foot Washing
7:30pm Datchet, St Mary - Passover Service with Meal followed by Vigil
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Good Friday
Friday 18th April
11:00am Eton Wick, St John - Good Friday Vigil (followed by hot cross buns)
Datchet - Walk of Witness (details below)
11:30am Walk of Witness Procession starting from Datchet Baptist Church to The Green
12:00pm Hot Cross Buns at The Bridge
2:00pm Datchet, St Mary - Hour at the Cross with Holy Communion
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Holy Saturday
Saturday 19th April
2:00pm till 4:30pm Datchet, St Mary - Messy Church with Food for Children
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Easter Day
Sunday 20th April
5:30am Boveney, St Mary Magdalene - Sunrise Service - map link
6:00am Datchet, St Mary - Dawn Service with Breakfast
9:30am Dorney, St James - Easter Day Service
9:30am Datchet, St Marys - Easter Day Service (treasure hunt and egg rolling following the service)
11:00am Eton Wick, St John - Easter Day Service
PALM SUNDAY
​​On Palm Sunday Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to crowds and cheers. His triumphant entry into Jerusalem has been celebrated on the Sunday before Easter since the first centuries of Christianity
The crowds waved palm branches and covered his path with them. We remember this with crosses made from palm leaves
MAUNDY THURSDAY
​Maundy Thursday is the day when we remember Jesus sharing the Last Supper with his disciples before his death
At the Last Supper Jesus washed the disciples' feet. We recreate this act of service as an important reminder of the nature of Jesus, and to demonstrate our love for one another
GOOD FRIDAY
Walk of Witness
​​We gather with other local Christian denominations to walk through the streets together. We do this to remember that Jesus had to carry his cross publicly through the streets of Jerusalem. It is a public statement of our faith, a retelling of the crucifixion story and a reminder of Jesus’ words in Matthew 16 verse 24: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.'
EASTER DAY
​On Easter Sunday, we celebrate because Jesus died for our sins and then rose again
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'For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life'
John 3.16
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Apart from our regular church services, we have a weekly community schedule. All are welcome
Mondays
11:00am to 12:00pm – Coffee Morning – Eton Wick Church Room ​
Tuesdays
2:00pm to 4:00pm – Craft Group – 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month
Eton Wick Church Room - starting again in February dates to be confirmed
7:00pm to 8:00pm – Bible Study – Eton Church
Wednesdays
10:30am to 12:00pm – Coffee Morning – Eton Wick Church Room
Our detailed diary is here
FAITH, BAPTISMS & CONFIRMATION
For those wishing to learn more about our faith, or looking to be baptised or confirmed, there are different options available. Contact the vicar for more information
Enquiries for baptisms, weddings or funerals here
SAFEGUARDING
