Dear friends and colleagues, You will be aware that a significant number of clergy, volunteers and staff across the diocese have been affected by the APCS data breach related to DBS checks. APCS are a third-party provider, and the breach has been beyond our control. However, on behalf of the bishops and the diocese, I…
Please pray for: – people with long term health issues. – people who have recently suffered a bereavement
New Digital Platform – Confirmation of Downtime The Parish Giving Scheme are excited to launch their new digital giving platform in the coming weeks. This major project has been a long time in the making as they continue to strengthen security and enhance the service for all users. The system switchover will be taking place…
Please pray for: – people with long term health issues. – people who have recently suffered a bereavement – Sue and Chris, that God will support and guide them as they both face times of uncertainty and disquiet.
iKnow Church is the Church Administration Software Partner for the Church of England and St. Bartholomew’s is now using it for record keeping purposes and Life Events such as baptisms, weddings and funerals. All those who have given us consent to keep their data have their own record. If you are on a rota for any…
We’ve found a new list of items requested by Witney & West Oxfordshire Foodbank. They are… Shampoo And Conditioner Coffee Sachets Of Rice Rice Dog Food Witney & West Oxfordshire Foodbank currently doesn’t need anymore of these items: Pasta. You can find more details at https://www.givefood.org.uk/needs/at/witney-west-oxfordshire/
Embracing Change Together As September arrives, subtle changes begin to colour our days. There’s a gentle crispness in the morning air, and the evenings gradually draw in, inviting us to savour the golden glow of late-summer sunsets. The countryside transforms as hedgerows swell with berries and the first leaves begin to turn, reminding us that…
Amessage from Andrew: There’s just one week to go until my Charity Coffee Morning and Bake Sale. Friday 5th September 10am – 1pm Oasis Cafe, OX28 5APRaising money for:Dementia Oxfordshire &Oxfordshire Wildlife RescueSome of the team from Dementia Oxfordshire will also be on hand, so you can learn more about this fantastic local charity, part…
Dear Mr Farage I was sorry not to meet you on your visit to Oxford this week to announce your party’s new policy on migration. As Bishop of Oxford, I know that Oxford is one of the kindest and most welcoming cities in the country and one of the greatest cultural crossroads in the world.…