Oxford Diocese are offering Parishes a free guided tour of Christchurch Cathedral. Two possible dates are being explored. Either Wednesday PM on 18th November or in the spring of 2027. If you are interested in a tour of the cathedral on either of those dates please talk to Roy Tarbox. (email: llm3@ducklingtonchurch.org.uk )
Many thanks to all who donated to this appeal. £69.27 has been paid over to Christian Aid. Jane Dines Treasurer further donations can be made by following this Christian Aid link
Unfortunately the original frames for our Notice Boards, situated in the north and south sides of the churchyard, have become very frail and didn’t appreciate sunbathing this summer! We are very pleased to say that Witney Shed have taken on the task of creating new boards for us and they currently have our updated “inserts”…
This was a tremendous success both for the village and for St Bartholomew’s. The weather was kind and the people came and enjoyed themselves. The Basket Tombola and the Refreshments were sold out by about 4.30 and the money raised for the church amounted to over £1600 – a magnificent sum. Many many thanks to…
Please pray for: – people with long term health issues – people who have recently suffered a bereavement – for Barbara Farrar and her son Leonard
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…
The September Prayer Diary is now available for download here.
Please pray for: people with long term health issues people who have recently suffered a bereavement for Barbara Farrar and her son Leonard
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
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…