Welcome to St. Peter's, which is the parish Church for Wootton, near Abingdon, in Oxfordshire.
We aim to be
A vibrant, growing church at the heart of the community spreading the love, joy and peace of Jesus to all.
Our services, meetings and activities cater for all members of our community. Making friends, worship and prayer is central to everything we do.
The churchyard is always open.
We are open for public worship.
This week's pew sheet including details of the readings and upcoming services is available here
Sunday 28th December: There will be a Benefice Service at St Mary Magdalene, Shippon, at 10.30 am, led by Rev Tony Rogerson. There will be no service at St Peter’s that day.
Sunday 4th January: 10m Holy Communion
Led by Rev. Maggie Crosbie with music, prayers and readings from members of the congregation. Children's activities available
Future Service Pattern
We will be slightly changing our pattern of services from January. The 1st Sunday of the month will now be a service of Holy Communion and the 2nd Sunday of the month a service of Morning Prayer and Praise. The All Age Service on the 3rd Sunday of the month and Holy Communion on the 4th Sunday will remain unchanged. Where there is a 5th Sunday in the month, this will be a joint Benefice service with St Mary Magdalene, Shippon, alternating between the 2 churches. Maggie will be leading services at St Peter’s on the 1st and 3rdSundays of each month.
Bacon rolls, tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity for a friendly chat
Our next Open Church is on Saturday 31st January between 10.00 and 12.00 - do drop in for a bacon or cheese roll, tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity for a friendly chat surrounded by the peace and beauty of our ancient church NB No Open Church in December and from January 2026 Open Church will be on the last Saturday of the month (rather than the 4th Sunday as currently)
Community Lunch
The date of the next Community Lunch will be posted here soon. This will be in Function Room 1 at the Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre. We will have Gluten free and lactose free options available (please mention when 'booking'). There will be no charge but donations welcome to cover room hire costs for future lunches. If you would like to come please click here to email so we know numbers to cater for. Please also invite anyone you know who may be lonely or in need of some company.
Abingdon Food Bank is still finding great need for its provision. Click here to see what is most urgently needed at the moment. Gifts may be left in the bag in the church porch.
Videos of Sunday Services during lockdown are available online
Wootton St. Peter's Church of England Primary School
St. Peter's Church has a strong affiliation with the local village Primary School, Wootton St. Peter's. Our parish priest is a regular visitor in school and also a member of the full governing body. More information on the school can be found online at Wootton St. Peter's School.
Other information
Children and Young People - Sunday School is provided at 10am on the 1st Sunday of the month and children join us for our All Age Service at 10am on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
For more information on Safeguarding please see our Safeguarding policy or contact us by email.