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, home to eight churches nestled in the scenic villages just south of Rugby. We invite you to join us on a shared journey of faith, exploring the teachings of Jesus and discovering what it means to follow Him.

Each of our churches is unique, yet together we form a vibrant and welcoming community. Our mission is embodied in the acronym WORDS: Worship, Outreach, Relationships, Discipleship, and Service. If you're looking for a place to belong, there’s a space here just for you. Come and say hello – we’d love to meet you.

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This Week's Services 30th March

9:00 AM – Celtic Communion at St Peter's Grandborough

11:00 AM – Mothering Sunday Service at St Nicholas' Willoughby

11:00 AM – Mothering Sunday Service at All Saints Stretton-on-Dunsmore

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Holy Week 2025

We’re excited to share our plans for Holy Week 2025 and invite you to join us in this special journey of reflection and celebration.

Palm Sunday kicks off Holy Week with four services, following our usual Week B pattern.

On Holy Wednesday, we’ll gather for a 9:30 AM Communion service at St Leonards Church Birdingbury

Maundy Thursday will feature a Communion service, followed by the traditional stripping of the altar at two locations:

All Saints Church Leamington Hastings at 6:00 PM
All Saints Stretton-on-Dunsmore 7:30 PM

Good Friday will offer our usual morning family activities in St Nicholas' Willoughby from 10 AM, with a more solemn, reflective service at 3:00 PM in @Church of St Nicholas, Frankton .

Easter Sunday will follow our regular Week C pattern, but with a special focus on Communion at all services in celebration of the resurrection.

We’re really excited about Holy Week 2025—there’s something for everyone as we come together as a Benefice to mark and celebrate the most pivotal week in human history

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Safeguarding

The Draycote and Leam Valley Churches takes safeguarding very seriously. You can access our safeguarding policy here.

Anyone with concerns should contact

Rev. Phil Price on 01788 819366 or
Rev. Canon Barbara Clutton on 01788 810372 / 07808 137550 or
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.

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:

01926 410410 (for concerns about a child)
01926 412080 (for concerns about an adult)
01926 886922 (for concerns outside office hours)