Benefice
Following Jesus in Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Frankton, Bourton-on-Dunsmore, Birdingbury, Leamington Hastings, Grandborough, Willoughby and Flecknoe
Welcome
Welcome to the Draycote and Leam Valley Benefice, 8 Churches nestled in rural villages just south of Rugby. We invite you to join us as we journey together, exploring the teachings of Jesus and what it means to follow him.
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Although each Church is unique, we unite to create a powerful community. Our purpose is encapsulated in the acronym WORDS: Worship, Outreach, Relationships, Discipleship, and Service. If you're seeking a place to belong, there's a space shaped just for you; come and say hello.​​​
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This Week's Services 8th December
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Our services this week are:
9am BCP Communion at Flecknoe
9am Celtic Breakfast at Bourton
11am Allsorts and Willoughby *CHRISTINGLE*
11am Communion at Stretton
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Our Living Crib at Bondon Farm at 2.30pm (See below) ​
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For details of all upcoming events please visit the Latest News page and sign up for our weekly e-newsletter
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Living Crib ​
Join us at Bondon Farm from 2.30pm on Sunday 8th December for a festive evening of carols and live nativity scenes. Experience the authentic nativity story in a unique setting surrounded by farm animals. Join us in singing traditional carols and witness the story of the nativity come to life.
Refreshments will include a hog roast, no charge but retiring donation for the work of The Farming Community Network and the Draycote and Leam Valley Benefices would be appreciated.
Warm clothing and torches advised!
Spaces are limited so please pre-book using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-nativity-carols-tickets-1076451438229
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Christmas 2024 Services
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This December, our Benefice will host over 30 services and activities in just one month! With so many different services and events, we're confident there's something for everyone in our community.
Download our special services Poster here which has details of all of our Special Services and activities. Also remember that hroughout December, our regular services will continue alongside the special events highlighted in the poster.
Benefice Calendar
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Safeguarding
The Draycote and Leam Valley Churches takes safeguarding very seriously. You can access our safeguarding policy here.
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Anyone with concerns should contact
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Rev. Phil Price on 01788 819366 or
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Rev. Canon Barbara Clutton on 01788 810372 / 07808 137550 or
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a Churchwarden (there are contact details for wardens on individual church pages which can be access from here)
Alternatively, the Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted on 024 7652 1345.
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If the matter is urgent, please call the Police on 999.
If your concern is less urgent but still important, you can contact Social Services:
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01926 410410 (for concerns about a child)
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01926 412080 (for concerns about an adult)
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01926 886922 (for concerns outside office hours)