Welcome to the Schorne Team website

We bid you welcome to the Schorne Team - twelve churches arranged in nine parishes in the beautiful Aylesbury Vale. For hundreds of years men and women have visited these churches for all sorts of reasons - whether to celebrate and give thanks to God or to find comfort and solace in times of trouble. In a world which seems ever busier we hope that we may help you find God's peace - a sacred centre to sustain daily life.

Safeguarding

The parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church community. The parish Safeguarding policy can be seen here. Further information and contact details are on our Safeguarding page.

Sir John Schorne

Sir John Schorne (died 1314) was rector of North Marston in the English county of Buckinghamshire. He was a very pious man and was said to have effected many miraculous cures for gout and toothache.

During a drought, he discovered a well, the waters of which were reputed to have miraculous properties. His reputation for holiness was such that he is believed to have cast the devil into a boot. He is often pictured holding a boot with a devil in it, the origin of the child's jack-in-the-box toy. When he died, his shrine in the church at North Marston became a popular place of pilgrimage and he was regarded by many as a saint, although he was never canonised. His remains were later moved to St George's Chapel, Windsor. The Holy Well was renovated in 2004/2005 and may still be seen in North Marston.

Forthcoming Events

Christmas Praise and Worship

15/12/2024 6.00pm at Holy Cross St Mary's Church, Quainton

Contact: steve Flashman 07950 000910  steve@steveflashman.com

Our Christmas Praise and Worship Service is coming up on Sunday 15th December - 6.00pm in Quainton Church with our worship band, choir and singers. Let's join together in unity to celebrate Christmas

St Martin's Dunton Carol Service

24/12/2024 18.30pm at St Martin's Church, Dunton

Contact: Nick Primmer - 07850 923094  nick@writestuffltd.co.uk

All are welcome St Martin's Church Dunton at 18.30pm on Christmas Eve to celebrate the imminent arrival of Christ. Service led by Janet Bayly

A New Year's Concert

01/01/2025 11.00am at Holy Cross St Mary's Church, Quainton

Contact: steve Flashman 07950 000910  steve@steveflashman.com

Our New Year’s Day Concert – carrying on the great tradition of our greatly missed Geoffrey Heath – 11.00am . Live music from local singers and Musicians, Refreshments, Free entry, All Welcome

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