Loving God and loving others
About us.
Welcome to the churches of Claverdon, Wootton Wawen, Preston Bagot and Aston Cantlow, four country parishes in south Warwickshire.
There is always a lot going on here - enjoy our Churches of Arden website, and better still come and visit us in person!
Our Vision
Our vision is: “to grow the Christian presence within our communities through friendship, involvement in local activities, collaboration with other churches, and by offering opportunities of worship, prayer and discussion for people of all ages”.
Our priorities for ministry currently revolve around:
Our communities and schools
Priest in Charge Vacancy from January 2024
Reverend James Holden Associate Minister
James is a Minister in Secular Employment and Bishop’s Officer to Business Leaders.
During our vacancy he is involved in parish duties throughout the Churches of Arden.
James is married to Laura and is a keen birder and tennis player.
Reverend Phil Hanson
Phil is a non-stipendiary ordained minister who trained for the church after a long career in business. He and his wife, Penny have lived in Claverdon for over 35 years. They enjoy their grandchildren and making the most of lovely Warwickshire whether that be its history of national trusts or ambling the countryside.
Norrie Moore
Norrie is a member of the parishes ministry team. She is licensed as a Lay Minister and lives in Wootton Wawen. She leads services in both St. Peter’s Church and All Saints, Preston Bagot and regularly volunteers in Claverdon’s Community Shop.
We lovingly serve this community and that means that we continually are praying for all our parishioners and looking to find ways to better love, support and encourage our communities.
We can not do this of course without the faithful dedication of church wardens, safeguarding officers and PCCs.
If you have any questions or would learn how to get more involved contact Barbara Lord, the Parish Office Administrator at churchesofardenoffice@gmail.com or 01926 840100 (Please leave a message)
Our Team
Our wardens across our four parishes.
St. Michael & All Angels, Claverdon - Sue Jacques & Jonathan Evans
All Saints, Preston Bagot - Hugh Carslake & Maggie Duke
St. Peter’s, Wootton Wawen - John Wilkinson
St. John, the Baptist, Aston Cantlow - Sue Kershaw and Sandra Williams
Our office administrator is Barbara Lord.
Barbara has worked for the parish office since 2017, coming from a background in administration. She is enjoying the variety the role offers which includes supporting people through life events, and being part of an office team.
churchesofardenoffice@gmail.com