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Cumnor Primary School

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:14:39 +0100

The Parish is closely involved with the local primary school in Cumnor which has about 200 pupils. The Vicar is one of the three foundation governors linked to the church. School services are held in St Michael’s at Christmas, Easter, Harvest and the end of the school year. The Vicar and other members of the church regularly lead assemblies in the school

Children & Families

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:12:47 +0100

Church Choir

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:13:54 +0100

St Michael’s has an enthusiastic adult choir who support worship at the 10:30am service in St Michael’s. Choir practice is at 6.30 on a Friday night. Newcomers are always welcome

For further information, contact Andrew Dyer.

Cumnor Bell Ringers

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:12:51 +0100

Cumnor bell ringers meet for practice in St Michael’s Church on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm. All visitors are welcome. Ringing for Sunday services is from 9.45 to 10.30 am.

We also ring for occasional evening services and on other special occasions.

Homegroups

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:11:50 +0100

Home or Bible study groups help to support the spiritual life and growth of our churches. St Michael’s has two home groups, led by lay people, which usually meet once a fortnight.

Contact Parish Office for more details.

Services

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:52:47 +0100

At St Michael’s services are usually fairly traditional, with an organ and robed choir. Most hymns are taken from Hymns Old and New.

An all age worship service is held on the 4^th Sunday of the month at 10:30 am – check the weekly newsletter for more details.

Sunday

10:30am Holy Communion
4:00pm Taize service

2^nd Sunday

8:30am BCP Holy Communion
10:30amMorning Worship

3^rd Sunday

10:30am Holy Communion

4^th Sunday

8:30am BCP Holy Communion
10:30am All age/Family worship

History

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:51:56 +0100

The parish church of St Michael’s, at the heart of the village of Cumnor, has been the focus of Christian worship since at least 1100, when it was part of Abingdon Abbey. A Grade 1 listed building with several unique features, including a spiral staircase from 1685 and 17th Century reading box and pulpit. it retains its traditional feel, with pews, organ, 16th-century memorial tomb and peal of eight bells. Recent improvements include the creation of a servery, lavatory and vestry and a new eco friendly heating system.

The church is open to the public every day from 9:00am to 5:00pm

A fascinating history and guide to St Michael's church by Edward Impey and Robert Evans has recently been published and is available for purchase from the Parish Office.