Church information

The School and the Church
The Revd. Roger Billings writes Some eleven years ago when the idea of a school on the planned housing estate was mooted the Diocese and the Parochial Church Council were unanimous in requesting that this be a church school. This was well received and over the years of planning church representatives were on the various committees and the Diocesan Surveyor oversaw the building. Eight members of the church are Foundation Governors and the Rector of the Parish is the Chair of Governors. Four of the Foundation Governors are also parents of youngsters at the school. This link has meant that St John's Church has been involved practically as well as in encouragement and prayer and will continue to do this and to value and strengthen the link. Many of the church children are also at the school and the clergy taking weekly assemblies together with the school coming down to the church has given us a strong bond. The Christian emphasis of the school is very important to both school and church. We have also been able to use the school buildings for a church outreach into the estate, with the Necklace Project. This has involved a fortnightly Sunday afternoon meeting and a weekly Mums & Toddlers. Information about church/school is shared between the two communities. Best wishes Reverend Roger

Parish of St Britius, Brize Norton & St John the Evangelist, Carterton
On 1 June 2003 the parishes of Brize Norton and Carterton were united under a team ministry led by Revd Roger Billings.
On 28 October 2003 our new team vicar, Rev'd Roy Turner was installed by Bishop Colin of Dorchester in St Britius Church. This service also saw the installation of Rev'd Roger Billings at the Rural Dean for Witney.
The Parish offers a variety of different types of Worship to suite individual needs. It supports a variety of childrens' and youth activities.
	St John's Church in Carterton has three church services on a Sunday with Holy Communion at 8.30 am, a Family Service at 10.30 am and Evening Worship at 6 pm. There is also Holy Communion on a Thursday morning at 10.30 am. More information about St John's Church can be found on the community web site run by the Parish which can be found here.
St Britius Church in Brize Norton has a Family Service on the first Sunday of the month at 9.15 am with a 1622 Holy Communion in the evening at 6 pm. On other Sundays there is Holy Communion at 9.15 am. Evensong is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 6 pm. There is also Holy Communion on a Wednesday at 7 pm. More information about St Britius Church can be found on the community web site run by the Parish which can be found here.
	The Parish is working towards a Church Plant on the Shilton Park Estate based at St John's School. This outreach is known as the Necklace Project and currently offers a Family Hour on the first and third Sunday of each month at 3 pm in the School Hall. The Necklace Project also runs a Buggy Club for mothers/carers and toddlers on a Friday morning during term time. Soon a Drop In session will be introduced. Planes include after school clubs and activities. The Necklace Project Team meets every week at Revd. Roy Turner's house. More information about The Necklace Project can be found on the community web site run by the Parish which can be found here.
Roger Billings can be reached by phone on 01993 846996 or by email RKBCAR@tinyonline.co.uk	Roy Turner can be reached by phone on 01993 844175 or by email roy@bladon57fsnet.co.uk