News from around the Benefice
October 2024 Service Rota
Service schedule for Wick, Doynton, Dyrham, Pucklechurch and Abson for September 2024
September 2024 Service Rota
Service schedule for Wick, Doynton, Dyrham, Pucklechurch and Abson for September 2024
August 2024 Services
Service schedule for Wick, Doynton, Dyrham, Pucklechurch and Abson for August 2024
Two Special Services in July & August
Services in the 5 churches will continue throughout July and August but there are to be two special services alongside the normal services: A family service focussing on children, and a pet service…
Peter Hallett moving away
Thank you Peter and Bridget. The churches of Wick, Doynton, Dyrham with Pucklechurch and Abson, are sorry to announce that Rev Peter Hallett with Bridget, his wife, are moving to Somerset. We are sad to see them go after Peter giving many years service in the 5 churches. He served as
Vacancy: Parish Communications and Administration Officer
We require someone to be an effective centre for coordination, information, communication and administration for the 5 churches, dealing with the general public and their enquiries as well as general office duties.
Easter Services 2024
You are welcome to worship with us in the various churches of Wick, Doynton, Dyrham, Pucklechurch and Abson, over the Easter period. From more reflective times on Maunday Thursday and Good Friday to celebrating the Joy of Easter on Easter Sunday. Choose from sunrise to morning or afternoon services. Something for everyone.
Lent & fellowship
Join us this Lent, 2024, as we reflect on Jesus’ message of healing and hope and how he demonstrated the need for walking with those on the margins and those who find themselves facing injustices. Meeting in the Chapel, Wick, every Tuesday in Lent from 7pm – 9pm. Beginning on 20th February.
Ash Wednesday
Our Ash Wednesday service at St Bartholomew’s church, Wick 7pm, 14th February 2024. All are welcome.
New Priest in Charge
We welcome Rev Elaine Jones as the new Priest in Charge of Wick, Doynton and Dyrham and Pucklechurch and Abson. We celebrated the licensing of Rev Elaine to her new ministry at a service at Doynton Church on 7th February at 7.30pm.
Goodbye to Rob Stewart
Goodbye to Rob Stewart Rev Rob Stewart has finished at Wick, Doynton and Dyrham. We thank him for many years of faithful service. He is moving, with his wife, Jane, to near Derby to be closer to family there.
We have a new Incumbent on her way!
We have a new Incumbent on her way! The Revd Canon Elaine Jones announced as Priest-in-Charge of Pucklechurch and Abson, Wick with Doynton and Dyrham The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol, is delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Elaine Jones has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Pucklechurch and Abson, Wick with Doynton and Dyrham in the Kingswood and South Gloucestershire deanery. Prior to her ordination Elaine studied occupational psychology and worked as a social researcher carrying out consultation on behalf of local authorities. Ordained in 2010 in Liverpool Cathedral, Elaine has … Read more
A Rocha Bronze Award
Wick is officially green! St Bartholomew’s Church has been awarded the ECO Church (AROCHA) Bronze award. Now we need to start working towards the Silver award.