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Map showing location of ARCH Benefice

The ARCH Benefice comprises the parishes of Abbots Morton, Rous Lench, Church Lench and Harvington; part of the Evesham Deanery in the Archdeaconry and Diocese of Worcester. The four rural parishes can be found a few miles north of Evesham, Worcestershire: Harvington lies close to the River Avon while Church Lench, Rous Lench and Abbots Morton lie amongst the slightly higher ground to the north-west.

The benefice was formed in 2001, with the Revd. Richard Thorniley being appointed as the first incumbent, and Rector of each of the four parishes. Today he is assisted by the Revd. Fran Battin, with able support from the members of the parishes.

The four parish churches within the benefice are: St Peter's, Abbots Morton; St Peter's Rous Lench; All Saints', Church Lench and St James', Harvington.