Churches
The Lenches and their neighbours are served by the ARCH Benefice, named after the parishes of Abbots Morton, Rous Lench, Church Lench and Harvington, which were brought together in 2001 within the Diocese of Worcester. Its churches are All Saints', Church Lench; St Peter's, Rous Lench; St James the Great, Harvington; St Peter's, Abbots Morton; and St Egwin's at Norton & Lenchwick, which shares the rota though the parish formally sits in the Evesham benefice. Several other congregations are a short drive away in Evesham.
All Saints' stands at the top of the hill with one of the best views in Worcestershire, looking west towards the Malverns. St Peter's at Rous Lench is unusual in having two pulpits and no fixed pews, so the space can be used flexibly.
Service times
Services rotate around the churches, so the pattern changes from week to week. A midweek Eucharist is held every Wednesday at 11am at St James the Great, Harvington. From the ARCH Messenger, November 2026.
Each Sunday's readings link to the NRSV (Anglicised) on Bible Gateway; tap one to read it.
November 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Eucharist
Remembrance
Remembrance
Remembrance
Benefice Eucharist
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Safeguarding Sunday
Readings and notes: Zephaniah 1:7,12–end, Psalm 90:1–8, 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, Matthew 25:14–30
Church
Church
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sunday, 22 November 2026
Christ the King
Readings and notes: Ezekiel 34:11–24, Psalm 95:1–7, Ephesians 1:15–end, Matthew 25:31–end
Holy Communion (BCP)
Eucharist
Eucharist
Church
Sunday, 29 November 2026
Advent Sunday
Readings and notes: Isaiah 64:1–9, Psalm 80:1–8, 1 Corinthians 1:3–9, Mark 13:24–end
Eucharist
Eucharist
Eucharist
Advent reflection (led by Pippa Heenan; cakes and hot drinks at the village hall from 5.30pm)
December 2026
Sunday, 6 December 2026
2nd Sunday of Advent
Readings and notes: Isaiah 40:1–11, Psalm 85:1–2,8–13, 2 Peter 3:8–15, Mark 1:1–8
Eucharist
Church
Communion
Church
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sunday, 13 December 2026
3rd Sunday of Advent
Readings and notes: Isaiah 61:1–4,8–end, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24, John 1:6–8,19–28
Holy Communion (BCP)
Eucharist
Christingle
Vale Carols (with the Vale Connection Ladies Choir)
Sunday, 20 December 2026
4th Sunday of Advent
Readings and notes: 2 Samuel 7:1–11,16, Psalm 89:1–8, Romans 16:25–end, Luke 1:26–38
Church
Eucharist
Christingle
Carol service
Candlelit carol service
Thursday, 24 December 2026
Christmas Eve
Readings and notes: Isaiah 9:2–7, Psalm 96, Titus 2:11–14, Luke 2:1–20
Crib and carol service
Crib and carol service
Candlelight Mass
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass
Friday, 25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Readings and notes: Isaiah 52:7–10, Psalm 98, Hebrews 1:1–12, John 1:1–14
Christmas Communion
Christmas Communion
Christmas Communion
Sunday, 27 December 2026
1st Sunday of Christmas
Readings and notes: Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4:4–7, Luke 2:15–21
Benefice Communion
Other congregations in Evesham
Evesham Unitarians
Oat Street Chapel, Oat Street, Evesham WR11 4PJ. Sunday gatherings at 11am. There is a hearing loop and an accessible toilet, and the chapel conducts same-sex weddings.
The building is a genuine curiosity — a remarkable survivor tucked back from the street behind the modern town centre. The hall is hired out to groups promoting dignity and respect for all, regardless of belief, gender, ability or sexual orientation.
Evesham Methodist Church
71 Bridge Street, Evesham WR11 4SF · 01386 442380. Sunday morning worship at 10.30am, with a midweek communion on Wednesdays and a shoppers' service on Fridays.
Part of the South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit, and recognised as a Church of Sanctuary.
Both welcome visitors.
These details are gathered from published sources and may not be complete. We'd welcome hearing directly from the churches so we can keep this page accurate — please email website@thelenches.org.uk.
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