St. Nicholas Church is part of the Vale Benefice with Denchworth, Hanney and Grove.

Vicar: Revd Alec Gill

07739 563894

vicaralec@valebenefice.org.uk

Associate Vicar: Revd Dr. Miriam Jones

07474 095190

vicarmiriam@valebenefice.org.uk

Licensed Lay Minister: Sarah Shackleton

07587 776609

SarahLLM@valebenefice.org.uk

Benefice Office

Tel. 01235 771479

email: office@valebenefice.org.uk

office hours:  Mon - Fri   10.00 - 12.00

Churchwardens:

Mrs Liz Belcher: 01235 763966

Dr. Jeff Penfold:  01235 763173

www.achurchnearyou.com/east-challow-st-nicholas/

SERVICES

Sunday  11.00am. Parish Eucharist 

We have a children’s area for use by those with young children. Coffee is served after the service.

Thursday 10.00am said Eucharist

The church  is open during daylight hours for prayer and contemplation.

Study groups meet in Advent and Lent

Prayer Tree .There is a prayer tree in church for anyone  to offer a prayer on a leaf for someone in need.

Challow News is produced monthly by the church and delivered free in and around the village.  This has details of church and some village events for the month.

Open The Book  This is a three year programme, that takes Bible stories to primary school children. A team of volunteers from church go into St Nicholas school assembly on a Thursday morning. Costumes and props are used to make the stories come alive.

Volunteers Needed – Share Bible Stories with Children

Do you have a heart for children and a love of storytelling?

We are looking for volunteers to join our Open the Book team, taking Bible stories into St Nicholas School, East Challow once a week.

What’s involved?

Visiting the school with a small team.

Bringing Bible stories to life through simple drama, props and storytelling.

Just 1 morning (Thursday 8.30-9.30) a week during term-time.

Who can join?

Anyone who enjoys working with children and can spare a little time each week and is happy to be part of a team. Training and resources are provided- no acting skills required!

Why Volunteer?

It’s fun, it’s rewarding and it’s a wonderful way to share God’s love with the next generation.

Interested?

Please contact the OTB team- Linda Hopkins 07925 218850

St. Nicholas Church runs a 200 club

 It's £2 per month, per number.  

There is a draw every month [2nd Sunday]  for £50, £20 and £10. In December it's £100, £20 and £10.

For further information please contact

Tricia Shand - 01235 764222

the.shandies@btinternet.com