Hanborough & Freeland
Church

Our three Churches working together for God's Mission

About us

A Thriving Congregation in West Oxfordshire

Hanborough & Freeland Church is open to worshippers of all ages and backgrounds. We lead our congregation in worship, deepening the connection to God, understanding the teachings of Christ, and ultimately to a vibrant faith.

We have a broad and deep history of serving the people of Hanborough and Freeland. Through the dedication of our leadership, staff members and volunteers, we are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and are here to spread His message.

Christ Church
Long Hanborough

Sundays Starting at 10 am

Main Road

Long Hanborough

Informal Sunday service with worship band.

Children and youth activities

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St. Mary the Virgin
Freeland

Sundays Starting at 10 am

Wroslyn Road

Freeland

A welcoming, family friendly traditional service

Children and youth activities

St. Peter & St. Paul
Church Hanborough

Sundays Starting at 10 am

Church Road

Church Hanborough

Friendly and welcoming traditional service

Children and youth activities

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Our Leadership Team

Rev. Steve Stewart

Rector

Steve heads up our leadership team with a passion for Bible teaching and preaching to mature all in Christ. With a heart for growing and recognising the gifts of all within the church, Steve sees "every member ministry" as essential to growing the Kingdom of God. Steve is married Mands and they have two daughters. He is completing a PhD looking at The Law of Moses in the Fourth Gospel and tutors in New Testament to those training for Church of England leadership ministry. He enjoys great company and food, playing music, techy stuff and a good laugh

Rev. Mike Madden

Curate

As an SSM (Self supporting Ministry) Curate Mike combines a career in the energy industry, with serving the churches across our three villages. In addition to his engineering and business, qualifications Mike also has a Masters in Theology from the London School of Theology in 2012, and trained for ordination at St Mellitus College, . Mike is particularly interested in the practical application of theology to everyday life. Mike is married with three grown up sons and one granddaughter, and enjoys, travelling, eating out and watching all sports but especially cricket with family and friends.