In his sermon on the 14th June, Bob Edy reminded us of two sentences that open and close the Eucharistic services in Ordinary Time. As we gather: “We come from scattered lives to meet with God”. As we leave: “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord”. We are scattered not just because we…
A wonderful return to Friars Court in Clanfield and the home of the Willmer family. A day of arts and crafts, packed lunches, cream teas, reflection, sharing thoughts on favourite books and films and, above all, a chance to step back for a few hours.
If you would like a hymn, you particularly cherish, to be included in the Hymns and Pimms service on 19th July at 6pm , do please contact Amanda Bennett to let her know. A brief explanation of what it means to you would also be helpful.
We send heartfelt congratulations to Dave who will be ordained (along with 18 others) at Christ Church Cathedral on 4 July. They will go on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese. The ordination services will be led by Bishop Gavin and Bishop Dave. At 66, Dave Pizzey brings a lifetime of serving people to…
Please pray for: – people with long term health issues – people who have recently suffered a Bereavement. – for Barbara Farrer and her son Leonard – for Barbara Lawson following the death of her husband, Ian. – Maurice as he recovers from surgery
You can now download the July Prayer Diary here.. If you’d like to see prior months’ editions, take a look at the Prayer Diary page here.
Very many congratulations to Johan for having been awarded “volunteer of the year” in his work as chaplain. Thank you Johan
Gill Long (Pastoral Team Lead) co-ordinates our Pastoral work and can organise support and help with pastoral issues that you may be struggling with e.g. illness, family loss etc. Please feel free to send any prayer requests to the pastoral team via email, at any time. Your requests will be handled with care and confidentiality.…
Witney Food Bank advises us that we donated 25.3kg in March and 16.9kg in April. Thank you all so much for supporting this cause.
This message includes references to historical adoption practices, including the separation of mothers and babies, stigma, and experiences of trauma and lasting emotional harm. Today the Church of England has issued an apology to those harmed through homes and adoptions connected to the Church. We have also issued our own apology to those harmed through homes and…