Welcome to the Walbury Beacon Benefice Website
Walbury Beacon Benefice serves the parishes of
Combe, Enborne, Hamstead Marshall, Inkpen,
Kintbury with Avington and West Woodhay.
In order to protect more-vulnerable parishioners, we would appreciate those attending services in our churches to continue to practice hand sanitizing, wearing of face masks, and respect for those who wish to maintain social distancing.
A Prayer for Ukraine
by Patrick Whitworth
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How you can help - Ukraine Appeal
From the Diocese:
An amazing response: homes and help for Ukrainians
A huge thank you to over 400 people who offered support to Ukrainian refugees in the last week. It was great to meet 112 of them at our first Zoom session last night as we start to think through what the joys and challenges of hosting will be.
It's not too late to register, or to help in another way. Visit oxford.anglican.org/ukraine for up-to-date information and resources.
Despite a relaxation of government rules, we ask that masks continue to be worn in our churches in order to protect more-vulnerable parishioners.
The Church of England has all along taken the line that since masks are rather for the protection of more-vulnerable "others" than for the wearer, putting up with the minor discomfort to keep those others safe, is a relatively easy, and visible way for us all to demonstrate the Christian principle of "Loving our neighbour".
Patrick Whitworth has written two new booklets, 'Journey Into Life' and 'More to Life'. We hope to have copies of each available free in our churches in the near future.
The Power of Silence
On the evening of Monday 23rd August, St Mary's Church Kintbury held a 2-hour silent vigil for the people of Afghanistan, one week and one day after the Taliban entered Kabul.
During the two hours, around twenty people - from teenagers to pensioners - came in ones and twos into the church, lit a candle and sat for a while in silence before slipping quietly out.
Suggested Prayers for Afghanistan - 19-08-21
Local Support for Afghan Refugees
In order to protect more-vulnerable parishioners, we would appreciate those attending services in our churches to continue to practice hand sanitizing, wearing of face masks, and respect for those who wish to maintain social distancing.
Current COVID-19 guidance and resources from West Berkshire Council
Prayer for the Nation - Psalm 23
Archdeacon of Berkshire's sermon on Patience
