Benefice Services & Events May 2026

Sunday 3rd

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church

10am. Morning Worship in St John's Church

3pm. Afternoon Service in St Catherine’s Church

4.30pm. Reconnect especially for children in Year 7 in St Swithun's Church

5.30pm. Reconnect especially for children in Years 8 & 9 in St Swithun's Church

Sunday 10th

10am. Contemporary Service in St Swithun's Church

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St John's Church

4pm. Come & See: Especially for children aged 4-11, in St Swithun's Church

Sunday 17th

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church

10am. Welcome Church (breakfast served from 9.30am) in St John's Church

3pm. Service of Holy Communion in St Catherine’s Church

Sunday 24th

10am. Welcome Church in St Swithun's Church

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St John's Church

3pm. JAM especially for children aged 4-11, in St John's Church

4.30pm. Evening Prayer, with refreshments at 4pm in St Swithun’s Church

Monday 25th

2pm. St Swithun's Film Club.

Please join us on Monday 25th May 2026 at 14.00 at St. Swithun's,Church, Bathford for a screening of SONG FOR MARION (with subtitles), starring Vanessa Redgrave, Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, and Christopher Eccleston.

A heartwarming story about living life to the full, with a dazzling a all-star cast. Grumpy pensioner Arthur is reluctantly persuaded by his beloved wife Marion to join her highly unconventional local choir.

When his relationship breaks down with his son James, it is left to colourful choir director Elizabeth to try and persuade Arthur it's never too late to embrace life. On the passing of Marion, he embarks on a life affirming journey of musical self-discovery. Hilarious, joyous, yet poignant, it is impossible not to be moved to both laughter, and tears.

Please stay after the film to enjoy complimentary tea and cake.

Suggested donation £3

For all enquires, please contact: keithmilner5@yahoo.co.uk

Sunday 31st

10am. JOINT Benefice Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun’s Church (no service in St John’s Church)

Benefice Services & Events June 2026

Sunday 7th

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church

10am. Morning Praise in St John's Church

3pm. Afternoon Service in St Catherine’s Church

4.30pm. Reconnect especially for children in Year 7 in St Swithun's Church

5.30pm. Reconnect especially for children in Years 8 & 9 in St Swithun's Church

Sunday 14th

10am. Contemporary Service in St Swithun's Church

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St John's Church

4pm. Come & See: Especially for children aged 4-11, in St Swithun's Church

Sunday 21st

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church

10am. Welcome Church (breakfast served from 9.30am) in St John's Church

3pm. Service of Holy Communion in St Catherine’s Church

Monday 22nd

2pm. St Swithun's Film Club.

Please join us on Monday 22nd June 2026 at 14:00 at St, Swithun's Church, Bathford, for a screening of IS ANYBODY THERE (with subtitles), starring Michael Caine, David Morrissey, Ann-Marie Duff and Bill Milner.

Edward (Bill Milner) isn't your average 10 year old, obsessed with ghosts and the afterlife, his parents (Ann - Marie Duff and David Morrissey) are concerned that life might be passing him by. But when Clarence (Michael Caine) a retired magician, comes to stay with the family, Edward's world is disrupted and he is forced to interact with the grumpy old man who's taken over his bedroom.

As the weeks progress their antagonism turns to friendship and Clarence convinces Edward to engage with the world of the living and the young boy helps Clarence confront the ghosts of his past.

A surprising and touching story about two unexpected friends who inspire each other to live life to the fullest.

Please stay after the film for complimentary tea and cake.

Suggested donation: £3 For all enquiries:

keithmilner5@yahoo.co.uk

Sunday 28th

10am. Welcome Church in St Swithun's Church

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St John's Church

3pm. JAM especially for children aged 4-11, in St John's Church

4.30pm. Evening Prayer (refreshments from 4pm) in St Swithun's Church

Benefice Services & Events July 2026

Sunday 5th

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church

10am. Morning Praise in St John's Church

3pm. Afternoon Service in St Catherine’s Church

4.30pm. Reconnect especially for children in Year 7 - TRIP

5.30pm. Reconnect especially for children in Years 8 & 9 - TRIP

Sunday 12th

10am. Contemporary Service in St Swithun's Church

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St John's Church

4pm. Come & See: Especially for children aged 4-11, in St Swithun's Church

Sunday 19th

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church

10am. Welcome Church (breakfast served from 9.30am) in St John's Church

3pm. Service of Holy Communion in St Catherine’s Church

Wednesday 22nd

3pm. WOW for children from babies upwards, in St John's Church

Sunday 26th

10am. Welcome Church in St Swithun's Church

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St John's Church

4.30pm. Evening Prayer, with refreshments at 4pm in St Swithun’s Church

Monday 27th

2pm. St Swithun's Film Club.

Details to follow.

Wednesday 29th

3pm. WOW for children from babies upwards, in St John's Church

Benefice Services & Events August 2026

Sunday 2nd

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church

10am. Morning Worship in St John's Church

3pm. Afternoon Service in St Catherine’s Church

Wednesday 5th

3pm. WOW for children from babies upwards, in St John's Church

Sunday 9th

10am. Contemporary Service in St Swithun's Church

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St John's Church

Wednesday 12th

3pm. WOW for children from babies upwards, in St John's Church

Sunday 16th

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St Swithun's Church

10am. Welcome Church (breakfast served from 9.30am) in St John's Church

3pm. Service of Holy Communion in St Catherine’s Church

Wednesday 19th

3pm. WOW for children from babies upwards, in St John's Church

Sunday 23rd

10am. Welcome Church in St Swithun's Church

10am. Service of Holy Communion in St John's Church

4.30pm. Evening Prayer, with refreshments at 4pm in St Swithun’s Church

Monday 24th

2pm. St Swithun's Film Club.

Details to follow.

Wednesday 26th

3pm. WOW for children from babies upwards, in St John's Church

Sunday 30th

10am. JOINT Benefice Service of Holy Communion in St John’s Church (no service in St Swithun’s Church)

You are warmly invited to attend all our Events and Services across the Benefice