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Libya Floods: Bucket Appeal

We will be extending our Bucket Appeal for the Morocco Earthquake Appeal to also include a collection for the Libya Floods appeal; this too will be donated to the British Red Cross.  You can either donate in church on Sunday or directly via this link:  https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/libya-floods-appeal Storm Daniel made landfall on 10 September triggering devastating…

Morocco Earthquake Appeal

We will be holding a Bucket Appeal in church on Sunday for Morocco following the earthquake on 8th September 2023.  In the meantime, you can donate to The British Red Cross on line following this link here:- https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/morocco-earthquake-appeal How is the Red Cross helping people affected by the earthquake? Local Moroccan Red Crescent teams were…

Congratulations riders and striders

So proud of this intrepid trio who took part in Ride and Stride for historic churches on Saturday. Between them they covered 76 miles visiting between 17 and 20 churches… and on the hottest day of the year. Tricia commented the response from the congregation both in immediately offering to become welcomers and/or sponsors was…

The big rake-up

The wildflower area in the churchyard now needs tidying ready for the changing seasons ahead. Robin would really appreciate any help with raking and clearing from 9am, Monday 11th September. If you have/can bring wire rakes, wheelbarrows or tarpaulins that would be very much appreciated.

Church Away Day: will you be attending?

Church Away Day – 14th October, 2023 An important occasion will take place on Saturday, 14th October in the Refectory at Cokethorpe School.   We are taking time to thank God for all that is creative and good in the life of St. Bartholomew’s, including our worship, our pastoral care, our service to the whole parish…

Prayer Bulletin

Please pray for:                                                                                                                                              For people with long term health issues For Dennis Welch and for his wife, Julie. For Alan Bushnell, in Witney Hospital For Pete and the friends and family of his wife, Liz who died last week. Our Persian family who have moved away as they struggle to find a school place for their son in their new town.