St Nicholas Church
A picture of St Nicholas Church, East Challow.
Map showing the location of key amenities in East Challow.
St. Nicholas Church is part of the Vale Benefice with Denchworth, Hanney and Grove.
Vicar: Revd Alec Gill
07739 563894
Associate Vicar: Revd Dr. Miriam Jones
07474 095190
vicarmiriam@valebenefice.org.uk
Licensed Lay Minister: Sarah Shackleton
07587 776609
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
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Latest News
Public Art is installed
The Public Art was installed on the 19th November 2025, with residents gathering to celebrate the installation on the 5th December.
The Public Art which takes the form of a village sign has been painted by a local artist with impressions of East Challow through the ages and carved in wood. It showcases the history and local character of East Challow, showing prominent historical buildings, the village green and water pump and the Wilts and Berks canal.
The village sign has been paid for with S106 funding administered by Vale of White Horse District Council from developer contributions.
St Nicholas School have been involved and are busy preparing a time capsule that will be buried in 2026 at the foot of the sign.
The Public Art will be a unique local landmark in East Challow for future generations.
Public Art sign showing historical buildings water pump canal and windmill.
Contact us:
East Challow Parish Council
Clerk@EastChallowPC.co.uk
07774 405 472
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