Diocese of Oxford

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From the CofE and Oxford Dicoese: Historical adoption practices – apology issued

This message includes references to historical adoption practices, including the separation of mothers and babies, stigma, and experiences of trauma and lasting emotional harm.  Today the Church of England has issued an apology to those harmed through homes and adoptions connected to the Church. We have also issued our own apology to those harmed through homes and…

Prayer Bulletin

Please pray for:  – people with long term health issues  – people who have recently suffered a Bereavement. – for Jo Rudd as she continues her recovery. – for Barbara Farrers’s son, Leonard, as he continues his dialysis treatment and for Barbara herself who is now back at home. – for Barbara Lawson following the death of her husband, Ian.

Introducing Heidi Bramwell

Heidi Bramwell, headteacher of Ducklington School, joined us today at our Worship Together Service.  Andrea introduced her and they chatted together about Heidi’s  thoughts on creation and how that is addressed in different ways in education.  You can listen here.    

Prayer Bulletin

– people with long term health issues  – people who have recently suffered a bereavement – for Jo Rudd as she continues her recovery – for Barbara Farrers’s son, Leonard, as he continues his dialysis treatment and for Barbara herself who is now back at home

A letter from Roy Tarbox, LLM

I can hardly believe we are halfway through the calendar year and heading helter skelter towards the longest day.  With the winter months behind us and the balmy summer evenings ahead, I wonder what brings you Joy? Perhaps it’s the early morning sun streaming through the curtains, the thought of an exciting day ahead, meeting…