Church Ministries

We have a range of regular activities and special events for all ages within the Parish and wider community.

Children playing with stickers at their activity table in St Peter's Church

Children and families

We have a number of regular and annual events for children and their families;

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Seniors

  • Seniors are encouraged to participate fully in worship and receive the support they need to do that, such as large print copies of services for those who'd like them.

  • The fortnightly Home Group is welcoming and stimulating.

  • Social activities and afternoon teas with speakers are held in the Parish Centre from time to time.

  • Rest home ministry; Wallingford Rest Home outreach group. This service is held for the residents and their families.

Photo of Christmas food hampers ready for delivery

Outreach and Community Support

  • We hold monthly Out and About Group events to give people an opportunity to get to know one another better and to make new connections. These events can include social outings such as BBQs, movies and coffee get-togethers.

  • The Parish supports the wider community through practical initiatives such as food hampers at Christmas, contributions of food and help at the local Combined Churches Foodbank, and pastoral support where needed. Please see the Help and Support page for more information.

  • The Parish partners with Anglican Care to offer programmes such as Oceans Grief and Loss peer support programme for adults and children. 

  • Partnerships with service organisations have enabled a parenting course to be held.

  • A Church initiative resulted in the Council holding a community net-working event

Anglican Missions humanitarian support workers

Overseas Mission

  • Regular donations to support overseas missions facilitated by Anglican Missions

  • Our Mission Motivator enables parishioners to offer financial support to one-off urgent appeals following natural disasters and conflict.

  • The Pew News has an overseas mission prayer focus each week.