CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Advent and Christmas Services around the benefice
​Normal services outside of the dates below
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Sunday 30th November
3.30pm Christingle Service; St Mary the Virgin, Datchet
An interactive, family friendly service with carols and Christingle-making
celebrating the work of the Children’s Society
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Sunday 7th December
3.00pm Advent Carol Service; St Mary Magdalene, Boveney
A candle-lit service of Advent/Christmas carols using the traditional
O-Antiphons as readings
Normal services at Datchet, Dorney and Eton Wick
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Sunday 14th December
9.30am Holy Communion Service with Carols; St James the Less, Dorney
A traditional Holy Communion Service with Carols
11.00am Holy Communion Service with Carols; St John the Baptist Eton Wick
A traditional Holy Communion Service with Carols
6.30pm Churches Together Carol Service; St Mary the Virgin, Datchet
A joint ecumenical Carol Service with traditional readings
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Saturday 20th December
2:00pm Messy Christmas; St Mary the Virgin, Datchet
An interactive, family friendly service with lots of craft activities for the whole family
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Sunday 21st December
6.30pm Carols by Candlelight Service; St James the Less, Dorney
A traditional Nine Lessons and Carol Service
Normal services at Datchet and Eton Wick
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Christmas Eve 24th December
3:00pm Christingle Service; St James the Less, Dorney
An interactive, family friendly service with carols and Christingles
retelling the Christmas Story
4.30pm Christingle Service; St John the Baptist Eton Wick
An interactive, family friendly service with carols and Christingles
retelling the Christmas Story
4.30pm Crib Service; St Mary the Virgin, Datchet
An interactive, family friendly service with carols retelling the Christmas Story
11.30pm Midnight Mass; St Mary the Virgin, Datchet
Traditional Midnight Mass with Holy Communion and Carols
11.30pm Midnight Mass; St James the Less, Dorney
Traditional Midnight Mass with Holy Communion and Carols
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Christmas Day 25th December
9.30am Christmas Service; St Mary the Virgin, Datchet
Traditional Christmas Morning Service with Holy Communion and Carols
10.15am Christmas Service; St John the Baptist Eton Wick
Traditional Christmas Morning Service with Holy Communion and Carols
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 in all of our churches
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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.
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 – every other Tuesday - Eton Wick Church Room
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
