As the UK reaches a devastating milestone, the diocesan bishops echo calls from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to join together in a prayer for the nation. In the last week of January 2021, the UK’s Covid-19 death toll sadly passed 100,000. Speaking to BBC Radio Oxford’s Lilley Mitchell, Bishop Steven said, “The sorrow…
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Can you please help to provide groceries to needy families over half-term? The school will distribute these to families on Thursday 11 February. Please bring tins or packets of groceries between Saturday 6 and Wednesday 10 to drop off points which we have at:- – The Rectory, 6 Standlake Road – 3 Lovell Close…
The Church will continue to be open for private prayer between 11am and 3pm. Please continue to pray for: Annie and Adrian and those on the care team, looking after Annie’s daily needs For those at home who feel cut off in their isolation. Jenny Hall and her two sons following the death of Simon…
The latest request is for – Long-Life UHT milk, tinned custard, sugar (500gr bags) Long-life fruit juice and tinned spaghetti. Donations can be dropped off at the Cottesway building in Station Lane 2 by going to the back, through the wooden gates and placing them in the trolleys provided. If you order on-line, you can…
The Church will continue to be open for private prayer between 11am and 3pm Please continue to pray for: Annie and Adrian and those on the care team, looking after Annie’s daily needs For those at home who feel cut off in their isolation. Jenny Hall and her two sons following the death of Simon last week the work of the Hospital…
The Church will continue to be open for private prayer between 11am and 3pm Please continue to pray for: Annie and Adrian and those on the care team, looking after Annie’s daily needs For those at home who feel cut off in their isolation. Jenny Hall and her two sons following the death of Simon…
Come and See Many people are asking deep questions of faith. “Come and See” is an invitation from our Bishops to local communities to take the first steps in exploring faith. So why not walk with us, as we walk with Jesus… and come and see. Who is it for? Come and See is an…
The planned consecration of Gavin Collins as Bishop of Dorchester on 28 January has sadly been postponed due to the Covid pandemic. However, it will still be possible for Gavin to begin his ministry among us in the period before his consecration. By agreement with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft,…
Dear Friends The New Year has well and truly started and for some of us it may feel a bit bleak after the warmth of the Advent season. Is it the same every year or more poignant this year because we are again in lockdown? But my heart is lifted when I look out on…