☰
Benson St Helen
Benson
Oxfordshire
OX10 6SF
- Church of England churches in Benson, Oxfordshire
- Church of England churches in Oxfordshire
- Church of England churches in United Kingdom
- Church of England churches near me
- All churches in Benson, Oxfordshire
Who we are
Benson St Helen in Benson, Oxfordshire is a Christian congregation serving the Benson community and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.
We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
Church Address
Church Pastor
Barbara Smart
Pastor
Church Road
Benson,
Oxfordshire
OX10 6SF
United Kingdom
Phone: (01491) 837951
Download Pastor Barbara Smart vCard
Quote of the Day
2 Thessalonians 2:15
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Denomination
Church of England
Church of England churches in Benson, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Church of England churches in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Church of England churches in United Kingdom
All churches in Benson, Oxfordshire
Affiliations:
Website:
Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Barbara Smart
Leader Position:
Pastor
Formal Title:
Leader Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Leader Email:
Leader Bio:
Other Church Leaders:
Barbara Smart on Social Media:
Benson St Helen Leadership Photos
Administration
Admin Name:
Admin Position:
Admin Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Admin Email:
Mailing Address
Driving Directions to Benson St Helen
Travel/Directions Tips
Parking
Benson St Helen Benson Service Times
Ladies' Supper Evening
Ladies of the parish are invited to share a meal together at Sylvia Galpin's house.
Monday 6th June 2016 at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Janaway Lecture
"Working together for the common good".
Dr Marcus Braybrooke will give the 11th Janaway Lecture on Tuesday 7th June at St Helen’s Church, Benson. Marcus is President of the World Congress of Faiths, co-founder of the Three Faiths Forum and widely published author. He will explain the reasons why and how all faiths need to work together for a better, more inclusive world.
The Lecture will start at 7:30 pm and following questions there will be complimentary refreshments, accompanied by wine or a soft drink.
Tickets at £7 (£5 students and children), are available from Derry’s Den in Benson or by phoning 01491 200737/835927
Tuesday 7th June 2016 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Progressive Supper
An annual fellowship and fundraising event for the church. Participants provide a course and host mystery guests who then disperse to different hosts for the next course. Contact Vicki Holcroft if you are able to help provide a course for this event. Alternatively you can just come along and enjoy everyone else's creative cuisine. Email Vickie at vickieholcroft@gmail.com or call 01491 825950 or 07771728634.
Saturday 17th September 2016 at 6:45 PM for 210 minutes
St Helen's Quiz Night
Make up a team of 6 and enjoy a stimulating evening in the Canons' Room.
Saturday 12th November 2016 at 7:00 PM for 3 hours
Sunday
Holy Communion
Book of Common Prayer Liturgy with Authorised Version Readings
Every Sunday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Ends Saturday 28th May 2016.
PARISH EUCHARIST
Common Worship Order One
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Ends Saturday 28th May 2016.
Eucharist for the Whole Family of God
An all-age worship service with children in church and our own Orchestra leading the music.
Third Sunday of the month.
Once a month
Every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Wednesday
Holy Communion
Holy Communion in the Day Room at the Millstream Centre on the first Monday of each month.
Please check the pew sheet
Every first Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Thursday
Women's House Group
An opportunity to meet and discuss church related subjects at 12 Chiltern Close, Benson. For more information contact Sylvia Baker 01491 832336.
Every second Thursday at 2:30 PM for 1 hour
Study Group
A group which meets at 12 the Moorlands to study and discuss the readings for the following Sunday's service
Every fourth Thursday at 7:45 PM for 1 hour
Service Times last updated on the 1st of June, 2016
Ladies of the parish are invited to share a meal together at Sylvia Galpin's house.
Monday 6th June 2016 at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Janaway Lecture
"Working together for the common good".
Dr Marcus Braybrooke will give the 11th Janaway Lecture on Tuesday 7th June at St Helen’s Church, Benson. Marcus is President of the World Congress of Faiths, co-founder of the Three Faiths Forum and widely published author. He will explain the reasons why and how all faiths need to work together for a better, more inclusive world.
The Lecture will start at 7:30 pm and following questions there will be complimentary refreshments, accompanied by wine or a soft drink.
Tickets at £7 (£5 students and children), are available from Derry’s Den in Benson or by phoning 01491 200737/835927
Tuesday 7th June 2016 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Progressive Supper
An annual fellowship and fundraising event for the church. Participants provide a course and host mystery guests who then disperse to different hosts for the next course. Contact Vicki Holcroft if you are able to help provide a course for this event. Alternatively you can just come along and enjoy everyone else's creative cuisine. Email Vickie at vickieholcroft@gmail.com or call 01491 825950 or 07771728634.
Saturday 17th September 2016 at 6:45 PM for 210 minutes
St Helen's Quiz Night
Make up a team of 6 and enjoy a stimulating evening in the Canons' Room.
Saturday 12th November 2016 at 7:00 PM for 3 hours
Sunday
Holy Communion
Book of Common Prayer Liturgy with Authorised Version Readings
Every Sunday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Ends Saturday 28th May 2016.
PARISH EUCHARIST
Common Worship Order One
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Ends Saturday 28th May 2016.
Eucharist for the Whole Family of God
An all-age worship service with children in church and our own Orchestra leading the music.
Third Sunday of the month.
Once a month
Every third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Wednesday
Holy Communion
Holy Communion in the Day Room at the Millstream Centre on the first Monday of each month.
Please check the pew sheet
Every first Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Thursday
Women's House Group
An opportunity to meet and discuss church related subjects at 12 Chiltern Close, Benson. For more information contact Sylvia Baker 01491 832336.
Every second Thursday at 2:30 PM for 1 hour
Study Group
A group which meets at 12 the Moorlands to study and discuss the readings for the following Sunday's service
Every fourth Thursday at 7:45 PM for 1 hour
Service Times last updated on the 1st of June, 2016
Worship Languages
Dress code:
Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Under 18s:
Local outreach & community activities:
Other activities & ministries
Special Needs/Accessibility:
Prayers and hymns:
Main Bible:
Hymns and Songs:
Other information:
Average Adult Congregation:
Average Youth Congregation:
Additional Info: