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Islip is the birthplace of St Edward the Confessor (born here 1000 years ago)- our website www.islip.org.uk gives further details of our celebrations in 2005. To redeem a vow he had made to visit St Peter's, Rome, he built the Abbey of St Peter at Westminster and endowed it with the lands and buildings of the village where he had been born. The words of the King's charter can be seen underneath a painting of the King in the north aisle.
The oldest part of the present church dates to the end of the 12th century; the church was largely rebuilt in the 14th century and a tower added in the 15th. The church was badly damaged during the Civil War during the Battle of Islip bridge (28th February 1645). Other celebrated people besides the Confessor have had links with St Nicholas including Abbot John Islip, Abbot of Westminster in 1500; Dr Robert South, a notable benefactor who founded the local school in 1710; William Buckland, Rector of Islip and Dean of Westminster 1845-1856 geologist.
Islip is one of the 9 churches in the Ray Valley Benefice. The RVB team comprise
Rector, Revd Charles Masheder, based in Ambrosden, 01869 247813;
Revd David Wippell, based in Islip, 01865 849497;
Revd Anand Raj, based in Charlton, 01865 331124;
Revd Richard Marshall, based in Piddington 01869 243546;
Revd Andrew Rycraft 01296 581033;
Mrs Glenys Edwards LLM, based in Oddington, 01865 331233;
Mr Pat Veasey, Ministry Team, based in Arncott, 01869 242561
Mrs Lisa Holmes, Ministry Team, based in Ambrosden 01869 240435
Mrs. Lynne Lewis, Benefice Administrator, 01869 247813.
The Churchwardens, Treasurer and Secretary of Islip PCC are Wilf Stephenson 01865 848331, Keith Chapple 01865 375238, Christopher Lowe 01865 379072, and Reija Fanous 01865 376875 respectively.
We support the Bicester Food Bank. Tins, bottles & packaged foods brought to Services are donated to the Food Bank, which supports those in need in Bicester and the surrounding villages.

Built: End 12th Century (earliest part)
Style of worship: Modern Catholic
Our Patron: Westminster Abbey

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Our Location: Church Lane ISLIP Oxfordshire OX5 2SD	Contact: Mrs. Celia Lowe Tel: 01865 379072
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