Diocese of Oxford

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Andrea: our new Rector!

An update from Gill:- I am delighted to announce that following the interviews on Tuesday the Bishop of Dorchester has appointed Andrea Colbrook as our new Rector. We had 7 applicants and we interviewed 4 candidates. The panel felt that Andrea had a real calling to come to Ducklington We felt she met all the attributes that we were looking for in…

Greenbelt Festival

We’re somewhere to believe in We’re somewhere artistry meets activism, where the political meets the practical. We’re somewhere to come together once a year, where we’re as likely to dream up a better world as we are to dance and debate, to pray and to party.  We were founded a long time ago by a…

A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

God of compassion, Have mercy this day on the people of Ukraine. Restore to them the gift of peace. Grant wisdom to the governments of the world.  Bring good in the midst of evil and suffering, For the sake of Jesus Christ your Son, Who gave his life to bring peace to your world Amen. 

The Dorcas Project – read more about it

Inspired by the life of Dorcas in the Bible and her commitment to daily discipleship, Maria Skoyles used her experience as a textile designer to develop the Dorcas Dress Project, helping to protect craftsmanship and empower the voiceless in the fashion industry.  You can read more about it on the Diocesan website here.

Prayer Bulletin

  Morning Prayer takes place –    Monday to Friday 8am, Saturday 9am. via Zoom  The Church will continue to be open for private prayer between 11am and 3pm. Please continue to pray for:     for people with cancer. For Andrea who has been appointed as the new Rector of St. Bartholomew’s for Henry Bew and Stephanie Gammon whose Banns are being…