With thanks to the Rt. Revd. Gavin Collins, Bishop of Dorchester (who starts his 3 month sabbatical in December) for taking the Baptism and Confirmation service on Sunday afternoon. We were also joined by candidates from the parishes of Bampton and Carterton. It was a joyful service and if you’d like to hear +Gavin’s sermon,…
Shalom: The Peace Christ Brings At Christmas we hear the word peace everywhere. It’s written on cards, sung in carols, and used as a greeting. But in the Bible, peace means far more than just “quiet” or “no fighting.” It speaks of a deep, rich kind of life—a life made whole. The biblical word shalom describes peace as wholeness, well-being,…
Bishop Steven: Support our Jamaican family Bishop Steven has launched an appeal to help the people of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after Hurricane Melissa devastated the area last month. The campaign will be Bishop Steven’s annual Advent appeal. The storm left thousands homeless and countless buildings destroyed or damaged. Four churches were completely destroyed and…
The Prayer Diary for December is now available for download here.
Many thanks to all those who volunteered to take part in the Fire Extinguisher Training session last Sunday. They actually all rather enjoyed it! You can look at some photos too – follow the link here.
Please pray for: – people with long term health issues. – people who have recently suffered a bereavement. – Maurice who is recovering from his operation – Family and friends of Patsy Hughes who died recently – Charlie, Maureen’s great, great nephew
Dear St Bartholomew’s, I write today to give the diocese notice of my intended retirement as Bishop of Oxford on 31 July 2026, with the permission of His Majesty the King. My final service as Bishop will be on 31 May in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, at 5pm. It has been and remains an immense joy…
Bear’s books, “The greatest strory ever told” will be studied in the Advent Study Group which starts next month. In addition, the Confirmation Group are also reviewing it. He is appearing on today’s Songs of Praise – click on the link below to watch. Sean Fletcher is in London to meet world-renowned adventurer, TV star…
Please pray for: – people with long term health issues. – people who have recently suffered a bereavement. – Maurice who is recovering from his operation – Family and friends of Patsy Hughes who died last Wednesday – Dawn and Nigel who were married yesterday – Charlie, Maureen’s great, great nephew who is back in Great Ormond St Hospital awaiting a course…
We’ve found a new list of items requested by Witney & West Oxfordshire Foodbank. They are… Cereal Bars Crisps Hot Chocolate Toothpaste Toilet Paper Cat And Dog Food Deodorant Long Life Juice Witney & West Oxfordshire Foodbank currently doesn’t need anymore of these items: Pasta. News from Witney & West Oxfordshire Foodbank Big Give –…