St. Nicholas Ibstone
Forthcoming Services -
Normal services SUSPENDED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Revd Mark and Revd Sue are writing a blog over the lockdown period for everyone to access. Please look at it on this website -
https://southchilternsteamministry.wordpress.com/
Here you can sign up for the blog to be sent to you directly if you wish.
You can also find a link to the Sunday and Easter services being streamed by our Diocese and All Saints, Marlow.
History
There has been a parish church at Ibstone for over a thousand years – at least as long as the great yew tree at its north west corner. It is probable that there was a church here even in Saxon times (c. 800), although the present building is mainly Norman (c. 1200).
The doorway is from the 12th century, as is the plain window in the west wall and the font, but the porch was built in the 19th century, as was the gallery. The chancel was built in the 13th century The carved oak pulpit, dating from 15th century may be one of the first pulpits in the country – prior to this, preachers stood on the chancel steps.
Standing in its peaceful and spacious churchyard, it is easy to see why our forefathers chose this spot. At the southern end of the Chiltern Hills, but still some 600 feet above sea level and set on a south west slope of pure chalk, it looks over the woods and valleys of Turville and Hambleden. In the corner of the churchyard by the gate is a stone coffin from the adjoining field
TODAY
Today, we are a village church with strong links to our village CofE Primary School. We are a haven for walkers who pass through in great numbers and visit the building.
Also, we are a family church - which means we try to be a church for people of all ages and from all backgrounds.
And we are an Anglican church - which means that all our church structures and services come from that great tradition that started in the 16th Century.
Contacts
Benefice and Parish of the South Chilterns
Team Rector - Revd Mark Ackford, revdmackford@outlook.com
The Vicarage, Wycombe Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks HP14 3RG 01494 266891
Team Vicar - Vacancy
The four churches are St Peter & St Paul, Stokenchurch, St Nicholas, Ibstone, Holy Trinity, Lane End and St Mary le Moor, Cadmore End.
Team Parish Administrator - Clare Bantick - 01494 854045 - parishoffice.sctc@gmail.comOffice hours - Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am - 12noonIbstone Churchwardens -Toby Long 07779 591968 tobyrlong@gmail.comVeronica Murray (Churchwarden Emeritus) 01491 638268 or veronica.murray123@btinternet.com Jenny Davis (Deputy Warden) 01491 638245 or davisjenny@btinternet.comSafeguarding -The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of our church. If you are concerned please contact our Safeguarding Officer - Toby Long (details under Churchwarden) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser - details can be found on the Diocesan Safeguarding websiteThe Benefice and Parish of the South Chilterns sits within the Deanery of Wycombe, the Archdeaconery of Buckingham and in the Diocese of Oxford. For more information about the village see the Ibstone Parish Council WebsiteDrop in Surgeries for South Chilterns Team Ministry - SUSPENDED DUE TO CORONAVIRUSMonthly surgeries led by Revd Mark Ackford. A time when members of our parishes' village communities can speak to Revd Mark regarding Baptism, Marriage and any other pastoral issue. Appointments can be made via the Team Office or just drop in during the morning. Tea & Coffee available.Dates of next surgeries - Directions
From opposite Ibstone C of E School head down 'Ashfield Barn Lane' . Don't take the sharp left turn downhill, but carry straight ahead. There is parking in front of the church for 3-4 cars.