Diocese of Oxford

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Ride ‘n’ Stride

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…

Church closed

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)

Tour of Oxford Christchurch Cathedral

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 )  

External Noticeboards

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”…

Flower and Produce Show

This was a tremendous success both for the village and for St Bartholomew’s. The weather was kind and the people came and enjoyed themselves. The Basket Tombola and the Refreshments were sold out by about 4.30 and the money raised for the church amounted to over £1600 – a magnificent sum. Many many thanks to…

Letter from Dave Adams, LLM

When the world is falling apart, what can we say? How do we pray?  We are powerless to prevent earthquakes and wildfires that cause so much devastation.  We can’t make sense of the foolishness of world leaders that fire missiles at other nations, killing and injuring innocent people.  Our minds boggle at the money being…