Welcome - We are the Ironstone Villages family of churches
- a group of 7 Anglican churches in rural north-east Leicestershire;
Chadwell, Eastwell, Eaton, Goadby Marwood, Scalford, Stonesby and Waltham on the Wolds.
- a group of 7 Anglican churches in rural north-east Leicestershire;
Chadwell, Eastwell, Eaton, Goadby Marwood, Scalford, Stonesby and Waltham on the Wolds.
Our next services and events:
Wednesday 22nd March
9.00 am Service of Healing and Wholeness in Waltham Church
10:00am Community Café in Waltham church
10:00am Little Gems baby and toddler group in Waltham church
7:30pm Lent Session in St Mary’s church, Melton Mowbray
Thursday 23rd March
12.00 noon Midday Prayer during Lent in Waltham Church
Friday 24th March
6.00 pm Compline during Lent in Eastwell Church
Sunday 26th March (Passion Sunday)
9.00 am Holy Communion in Eastwell Church
10.30 am Holy Communion in Waltham Church
6.00 pm Evensong in Goadby Marwood Church
LENT SESSIONS 2023:
On Wednesday evenings in March different speakers will share why they have chosen to follow Jesus and why they encourage others to do so. Our Lent sessions start at 7.30pm and a short service of Compline (Night Prayer) will conclude each evening. See more here.
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UKRAINE
With so much heartache and terror going on in Ukraine, we have created a page dedicated to offering guidance and information. Please click here to access it. A year on from the start of the war, we have also included some prayers on the page.
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Wednesday 22nd March
9.00 am Service of Healing and Wholeness in Waltham Church
10:00am Community Café in Waltham church
10:00am Little Gems baby and toddler group in Waltham church
7:30pm Lent Session in St Mary’s church, Melton Mowbray
Thursday 23rd March
12.00 noon Midday Prayer during Lent in Waltham Church
Friday 24th March
6.00 pm Compline during Lent in Eastwell Church
Sunday 26th March (Passion Sunday)
9.00 am Holy Communion in Eastwell Church
10.30 am Holy Communion in Waltham Church
6.00 pm Evensong in Goadby Marwood Church
LENT SESSIONS 2023:
On Wednesday evenings in March different speakers will share why they have chosen to follow Jesus and why they encourage others to do so. Our Lent sessions start at 7.30pm and a short service of Compline (Night Prayer) will conclude each evening. See more here.
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UKRAINE
With so much heartache and terror going on in Ukraine, we have created a page dedicated to offering guidance and information. Please click here to access it. A year on from the start of the war, we have also included some prayers on the page.
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Looking after the needs of our communities is our Rector,
Revd. Canon John Barr. Tel 01664 464265 johnbarr2817@gmail.com The Vicarage, 23 Melton Road Waltham on the Wolds LE14 4AJ |
Framland Deanery Multi-Parish Administrator
Marie Hough, Email sae.churches@gmail.com Tel 01664 494424 St Egelwin's Church, Church Street, Scalford, Melton Mowbray LE14 4DL Standard working pattern: Tuesdays and Thursdays 09:30am to 13:00pm, Fridays 11:05am to 15:05pm (School holidays: Fridays change to 09:30am to 13:30pm) - based in Scalford church. |
The Ironstone Benefice has a FaceBook page which lists all the forthcoming activities in the Villages as well as pictures of our latest events.
www.facebook.com/ironstonechurches Please like and share.
www.facebook.com/ironstonechurches Please like and share.
Every Wednesday - Prayer service for Healing & Wholeness at 9.00am- 9.20am in Waltham church
- in addition, Holy Communion celebrated on the 1st Wednesday of each month. All welcome
We are always happy to pray for someone or for a particular situation - please contact Christine by phone 01664 464802 or email wee3alexander@btinternet.com
- in addition, Holy Communion celebrated on the 1st Wednesday of each month. All welcome
We are always happy to pray for someone or for a particular situation - please contact Christine by phone 01664 464802 or email wee3alexander@btinternet.com
Church Opening Times:
Eastwell- open each day until dusk
Eaton- open each day 10am to 4pm
Goadby Marwood- open each day
Scalford- open each day 10am to 4pm
Stonesby- open each day 10am to 4pm
Waltham- open each day 9am to 4pm
Eastwell- open each day until dusk
Eaton- open each day 10am to 4pm
Goadby Marwood- open each day
Scalford- open each day 10am to 4pm
Stonesby- open each day 10am to 4pm
Waltham- open each day 9am to 4pm
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For benefice and parish contacts please click Ministry Team or Churchwardens
To find out more about any of our churches simply click on it's photo - (see right). |
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Here is a cycle of weekly midday prayer that John and the ministry team are using. Please join us wherever you are and know that we are all together in prayer.
Prayers for our time |
Sunday - Chadwell (also praying for Wycomb)
Monday - Eastwell Tuesday - Eaton |
Wednesday - Goadby Marwood
Thursday - Scalford Friday - Stonesby Saturday - Waltham |
For information on Life Events, eg Christenings, Weddings and Funerals, click Life Events
Are you wondering about Faith and Prayer and the Bible? Below are some Links to help you in your search.
Faith Prayer The Bible www.messychurch.org.uk
Faith Prayer The Bible www.messychurch.org.uk
Safeguarding. Should you need advice on any matters regarding safeguarding, please contact
Penny Clemons on 01664 444687 or
Mike Alexander on 01664 464802
If you wish to speak to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, or to someone outside the church, their contact details are available here https://www.leicester.anglican.org/about/safeguarding/
Penny Clemons on 01664 444687 or
Mike Alexander on 01664 464802
If you wish to speak to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, or to someone outside the church, their contact details are available here https://www.leicester.anglican.org/about/safeguarding/