The Parish of St Thomas of Canterbury, Greatford is one of the seven parishes which make up the Uffington Group of Churches and is dedicated to St Thomas Becket.
It is located in Church Lane towards the west of the village, over the pretty bridge.
The Rector of the Uffington Group is Fr Aran Beesley, and he may be contacted on 07590 055905 or email: aran.beesley@gmail.com
Services
A service of Holy Communion is normally held in Greatford Church on the second Sunday of each month at 9am, and at the same time on Christmas Day and Easter Day. There is also a service on the fourth Sunday of each month - the form and the time varies (see below).
Traditionally there is also a Carol Service in Greatford Church on Christmas Eve at 6pm.
For further details about Services, events, news and notices, please visit https://www.achurchnearyou.
Contact
We would love to hear from you. To get in touch please visit https://www.achurchnearyou.
Or contact the St Thomas of Canterbury PCC (Parochial Parish Council) Secretary, Mrs Lois Webb, at lois.m.webb1@gmail.com
History
The Church is largely Early English (twelfth century) with traces of Norman work in the north wall. It is not known to whom the church was dedicated prior to the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 and his canonisation in 1173.
In the North Transept there is a memorial to Dr Willis, referring to him curing King George III.
Bellringing