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Letter from Dave Adams, LLM

When the world is falling apart, what can we say? How do we pray?  We are powerless to prevent earthquakes and wildfires that cause so much devastation.  We can’t make sense of the foolishness of world leaders that fire missiles at other nations, killing and injuring innocent people.  Our minds boggle at the money being…

Verger Role

Would you like to take on the role of Verger?  If so, do please download the following: Advert for the role of Verger 2026  Verger Job Description Verger Application Form If you have any queries, do please speak to, or contact, one of the Wardens; Martin and Tricia

Canon David Winter

We are very sad to have to announce that David Winter who was Vicar at St Bartholomew’s from 1989-1995, died on Sunday night “peacefully in his own bed…. and spared any pain or distress…..”   His family will advise of funeral details in due course. Not only was he our parish priest but he was a…

Clearing the wildflower area

Wildflower area clearance -August 2026 With the risk of so many wildfires this year, it was imperative that the wildflower area around the churchyard be cleared quickly and safely.  And so it was thanks to this team!  Thanks to all of you for rising to the challenge and getting it done so quickly.  In case…

Prayer – a conversation

Lord, teach us to pray. If you are curious about prayer, want to deepen your personal prayer life, already contribute to our Intercessions in Sunday worship, or perhaps are thinking about joining the rota to lead our prayers, then please join us at 4:30pm on Sunday, 6th September for an informative and practical conversation about…

Ducklington Flower & Produce Show

31st August 2026 on the Sports Field Please continue to provide baskets for the Basket Tombola Stall .  Our target is 100 filled baskets.  Please bring them to Church or to Jenny Pratley’s house (12 Church Street) by Tuesday 25th August if at all possible.  We are now also seeking people to donate cakes, biscuits, savouries to…