Services | Events | History | Location | Contacts
Pitton is an active and sociable village with a thriving school, a pub which serves food both at lunchtime and in the evening, a highly valued shop/post office which is open six days a week, a village hall used for numerous activities including a Pre School Nursery, Pitton Church of England Primary School (part of the Pickwick Academy) and, of course, St. Peter’s Church. There are many social events in the village throughout the year appealing to all ages. The various social and sporting clubs are a very popular part of village life and are pleased to welcome new members.
Church Services
St Peter’s church is OPEN all day, and all people are welcome at our services.
Sundays 11.00am each Sunday (except for the 5th Sunday which is a Team Service)
1st Sunday Joint Parish Eucharist at Farley, Pitton or Winterslow
2nd Sunday Parish Eucharist
3rd Sunday Methodist Service
4th Sunday Lay led service, alternating between an Iona style service and a Family service.
There is a children’s group called the PathFinders which is for children of all ages who are invited to come to the Family services although they are of course warmly welcomed to all services. On the third Sunday in the month, there is a joint service with the Methodists which is led by our Methodist minister, Reverend Bryan Coates. We are truly ecumenical as we all worship together at both services. Coffee is served and newcomers are made most welcome.
Parking is on the High Street on the church side to allow vehicles and tractors to pass through easily.
The church does not have its own toilet but we have generous neighbours who are willing to allow visitors to use their facilities.
Church Life
Ours is a lively church with a small congregation of committed members. St. Peter’s is open every day for visitors or private prayer. During the week, Tuesday is our busiest day.
Our Churchyard is a beautiful place to sit and relax and is cared for by a team of gardeners to nuture and encourage wildlife. There is also a cemetery on Above Hedges. We commend both to you as places of peace and quiet.
Informal Prayer is held each Tuesday morning at 9.15 and we are always happy to accept requests for prayer.
Our Tea, Cake and Chatter sessions are held each Tuesday from 3-4.30pm where there is an opportunity to meet friends and make new ones whilst enjoying a hot drink and homemade cakes. We especially welcome those who may not come to services.
In addition, the lay-led Tuesday Group meets on alternate Tuesdays in term time and weekly in Advent and Lent. This group discusses matters of faith and seeks to mature our understanding or our spiritual journey.
Information and Contacts
Sources of Information available for local events include the Dun Valley News magazine published 10 times a year and distributed to all homes in the village. For details of services, please go to the Team website and look at the notice boards outside the Post Office and the Church. For more information, please contact the Churchwarden, Sara Bossom on sarabossom@aol.com.