Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Carol-Vanning all the way
First published on: 21st December 2020This year, St Mary's Church, Cogges in Witney is taking a novel approach to celebrating Advent and Christmas.
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God in the Life Of a Permanent Deacon
First published on: 8th December 2020Vital pastoral work both outside and inside the Church is being carried out by permanent deacons.
Tom Kerridge charity Meals from Marlow delivers food to NHS staff
First published on: 26th November 2020Tom Kerridge's charity Meals from Marlow has delivered over 75,000 meals to those in need over lockdown, with the help of a local church.
Abseiling for Christian Aid
First published on: 23rd October 2020People passionate about tackling global poverty went over the edge of St Mary Magdalen Church tower, in a sponsored abseil.
Bishop of Dorchester retires
First published on: 5th October 2020The Bishop of Dorchester, the Right Revd Colin Fletcher marked his imminent retirement with two major services.
Exhibition to celebrate Thomas Becket a huge success
First published on: 29th September 2020AT the start of 2020 there were grand plans at St Thomas' Church, Goring, to celebrate the anniversary of its patron saint.It is 850 years since his murder, on 29 December 1170 and 850 years since his body was moved on 7 July from a tomb in the crypt of the cathedral into a glittering shrine.While many of the celebrations, including a pilgrimage to Canterbury, had to be postponed, a flower, textiles and history exhibition was a huge success. More than 350 people visited, �1,000 was raised and a donation made to the Wallingford Food Bank. The GAP textiles group produced wall hangings on a pilgrimage theme, and the flower arrangers created colourful displays in celebration of Thomas Becket's life. There was also a small exhibition about the history of the church in medieval times. Precautions were in place to stop the spread of the COVID-19, with stewards outside taking names of visitors, and people encouraged to stay socially distanced as they enjoyed the exhibits. Plainchant, (simple, traditional Christian chanting dating back to the 13th century) played as visitors discovered more about the life of the saint to which the village church is dedicated.It is hoped that a piece of amateur theatre about Becket will go ahead in the autumn and that the pilgrimage will take place next year.
New Associate Archdeacons ready to help
First published on: 29th September 2020As parishes focus on our common vision to become a more Christ-like Church, our three Associate Archdeacons are ready to help.
St Mary's Church, Chipping Norton leads the way
First published on: 26th May 2020Emma Kennedy and a team from St Mary's Chipping Norton had action plan to help their local community from the start of lockdown.
Revving up at Bicester Motion
First published on: 19th May 2020For the Revd Adam Gompertz, becoming chaplain at Bicester Motion is like giving a child free rein in a toy shop.
Around the Deaneries - Aston and Cuddesdon
First published on: 8th January 2020The Revd Alan Garratt, who I met in the Thame Barn Centre, is the Area Dean of the Aston and Cuddesdon Deanery.