Being a bishop can be a funny experience. Some people seem to think bishops are able to resolve every problem in the church. Others seem to think bishops are responsible for every problem in the church. Of course, neither extreme is true. Bishops are human beings like everyone else. God does not show favouritism (Acts…
Reproduced from (©) The Church Times Conversations were warm, unhurried, and rich with insight. He was the very best kind of mentor’ Canon Angela Tilby writes in the Church Times…. CANON David Winter, who died on 23 August, was a prolific Christian writer, editor, radio producer, senior BBC manager, Reader, and, after he left broadcasting,…
Harvest Supper on Saturday 17th October at 6.30 in the Village Hall The menu will be jacket potato, cheese, beans, coleslaw with a choice of Sausages or tuna mayo or a small cheese selection. This will be followed by dessert with ice cream. Tickets will be available from Sunday 27th September costing £12 / £6 under 12s. Please…
Please pray for: people with long term health issues people who have recently suffered a bereavement for Barbara Farrar and her son Leonard for Jane and Peter following the sudden death of Jane’s cousin, Barbara
With very many thanks to all those who took part, whether riding or striding or “manning” the church for visitors on the day. Now it’s time to pay up! Please see Tricia, John, Sue or Paula if you agreed to sponsor them. As a reminder, the church will receive half of the donation back, for…
The church will be closed for the whole of the coming week (14th to 18th September) as a fire detection system is being installed. If you have any queries on this – please contact the Wardens (wardens@ducklingtonchurch.org.uk)
Please pray for: – people with long term health issues – people who have recently suffered a bereavement – for Barbara Farrar and her son Leonard
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”…