THE PARISH CHURCHES of
NORTH MARSTON and GRANBOROUGH
WELCOME
to our churches
St Mary's Church in North Marston and St John the Baptist Church in Granborough are part of the Schorne Team of Parishes in the Claydon Deanery of the Diocese of Oxford. St Mary's Church is in Local Ecumenical Partnership with Methodist Church. Wesley Centre has a wonderful heritage of Methodist worship in North Marston and continues to be used for worship as well as many community events. Our churches are welcoming and friendly, offering a variety of worship experiences, seeking to know God in a deeper way and making His presence known in our lives and in our village communities. You are most welcome to join us for any of our services or special events.
COME AND JOIN US
Through the week we offer a variety of services, events and gatherings and you are most welcome
to join us for any or all of them.
NEXT WEEK SERVICES
Sunday 28th June 2026
TRINITY 4
St John the Baptist Church, Granborough
11.00am FAMILY COMMUNION
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This will be a joint service with North Marston Church, celebrating the ordination to priesthood of the Revd Mark Payne.
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The service will be followed by a "Bring & Share" Lunch at Granborough Village Hall.
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Please note, that there will be no service on this morning at St Mary's Church, North Marston.
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"You have to understand,
that no one puts their children in a boat
unless the water is safer than the land.
From "Home" by Warsan Shire​
SERMON FOR THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 21st June
TRINITY 3
Father's Day and Sanctuary Sunday​
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Have you missed this week's sermon?
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33 ‘“When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not ill-treat them. 34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.
I am the Lord your God.
(Leviticus 19:33-34)
THROUGH THE WEEK
ORDINATION OF PRIESTS
Rev Mark Payne will be ordained priest
at All Saints Church, High Wycombe, on Saturday 27th June, at 11 am.
You are most welcome to come along and join us for this special ordination service and to support Mark.
The address is: All Saints Church, 8 Castle Street, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6RF.
Please note that there is NO parking at the church but there are public car parks nearby and we can share lifts!
Mark will be celebrating his first communion service on Sunday 28th June which will be followed by a "Bring and Share" Lunch at Granborough Village Hall!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
THE 3 C's COFFEE MORNING
COFFEE, CAKE & CHAT
Wednesday 24th June
Granborough Village Hall
10.15-12.00
Come and join us for tea, coffee and
delicious home made cakes and enjoy a friendly chat.
All are welcome.
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THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER​
Thursday 25th June
9.30am in the Wesley Centre
You are most welcome to join us for our Celtic Morning Prayer. We use liturgy from Northumbria Community, listen to some reflective music and follow with engaging discussion on appointed biblical readings as well as current affairs and life in general. We are a friendly group and seem to always put the world to right.
You can also use the liturgy from Northumbria Community for your daily prayer
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​​COFFEE MORNING AT WESLEY CENTRE
Friday 26th June
10.00-12.00 in the Wesley Centre
Come and join us for a tea, coffee and cake and a friendly chat. Everyone is welcome!
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SAFEGUARDING
Our parishes are committed to encouraging an environment where all people, and especially children and those who may be vulnerable, for any reason, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety.
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To this end we have adopted the House of Bishop’s policy for the safeguarding of children and adults as the basis for our own parish policies and practices.
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To find out more, please
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ECUMENICAL PRAYERS
in response to the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land
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God, hear our prayers for peace in the Middle East.
May all people in the region be protected, safe from harm.
We pray that this crisis will end now, with no further loss of life.
God, may the injured and distressed know your healing presence.
May the powerful and the decision-makers follow the paths of justice, mercy and peace.
We pray for recognition of the dignity and value of every life.
May the clamour of violence cease,
Replaced by the beating of swords into ploughshares.
God, in your name,
Amen
(Prayer by Christian Aid)
TO SEE MORE PRAYERS FOR PEACE,
you may want to visit the website "Embrace the Middle East," where you can find prayer resources and information on the present crisis. Embrace the Middle East however is a charity which works much widely in the Middle East region and their website is worth exploring.
please click here for more information.
For information about this appeal and how to donate
please, click here.
MORE SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE NEEDED!
We have been collecting donations for Ukraine ever since the war started in February 2022. Liz Calver has established contact with Hannah Pierce and Alison Milligan from Village Help For Ukraine, through whom all that we collect is delivered directly to Ukraine.
Please read more about VILLAGE HELP FOR UKRAINE here.​​
To visit directly Amazon Ukraine Aid Wish List
Every donation is greatly appreciated, thank you!
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you
May you be confident knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
- St. Therèse of Lisieux
Get in Touch
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We would like to hear from you!
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