Our beautiful church, to give her full title, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary or her everyday name, St Mary’s, is part of the parish of Tysoe with Oxhill and Whatcote, which resulted from the merging of three previously separate parishes in 2024.
The Rev. George Heighton is Priest in Charge, supported by the Rev Jill Tucker, Glyn Evans and Susan Bowden-Pickstock who give a regular pattern of services throughout the year.
In addition to this, there are baptisms, weddings and funerals, as part of our care for families in these villages and of course, our School Services, which are wonderfully led by the pupils from Tysoe School.
We hold a coffee morning in the Church once a month on the 3rd Tuesday from 9.30 pm, with Stay & Play for preschool children, carers and parents. All welcome for a hot drink and homemade cake.
Friends of Tysoe Church raise money through quizzes, musical festivals, a summer fete at the manor, flower festivals, tower visits and at Christmas, a splendid Holly Tree Fayre.
This money goes to support improvement work within the church as well as local charities such as Farming Community Network, Crisis at Christmas and Riding for the Disabled.
In addition, Shipston Foodbank is supported by our churches and our school, enabling them to provide essential care for those in need, including those in our villages. I would like to thank all those who support by either dropping items into the collection points, or supporting financially, without you, many people would struggle to survive.
All of this could not happen without the dedication of the volunteers who fulfil many unseen roles critical to welcoming people into God’s house. I would like to thank all who help and support inside and outside of this building to share the love of Christ amongst neighbours and friends.
Our Parish is also part of the South Feldon Group of Churches, which also includes Brailes and Sutton-under-Brailes.
Further information from:
Rev. George Heighton
email : revgeorgeh@outlook.com
Telephone : 01295 680201