Diocese of Oxford

Covid News (Page 11)

Rector’s Discretionary Fund

The Rector’s Discretionary Fund is available to help those in immediate need of support. There are some in the fellowship who are self-employed and struggling with reduced income at this time of enforced isolation with certain services cut back. If you are able to make a contribution to the Fund, then please pay by Bank Transfer to Lloyds Bank – Witney, Account…

A message from your Rector

Dear friends: I know we are all subject to an amount of social isolation at present but the majority are able to get out for their “one walk a day” for exercise and to reflect on the glory of God’s creation. Some, including Nicci here at the Rectory are being strongly advised to remain shielded for 12 weeks because of health concerns.…

How to access a ZOOM service

1.  On a computer browse to “zoom.us” and click on “join a meeting”. If you click on the link we publish, it should take you directly to the “meeting room.” 2.  Or, if asked for a meeting ID type in 490 568 9876 3.  If asked to download a file click yes 4.  You will be asked if you want to use…

Ducklington help – COVID Contact Scheme

Dear Friends: I have been working with some of the Ducklington Parish Council Members to set up a Contact Scheme in the village to match offers to help with requests for support.I appreciate a number of you live outside the village, but you can still help by prayIng that this meets the needs of the lonely and isolated.  The attached leaflet will…

Parish Giving

While we normally receive offerings through the Parish Giving Scheme, if you would still like to make your weekly offertory please place this in an envelope and put through Roger Barnes’ door (4 Pound Close) Thank you for your generosity

A message from your Rector

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York announced on Tuesday 17 March that in light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, public worship is suspended until further notice. We are going to abide by this advice at St. Bartholomew’s. Therefore, sadly there will be no services on Sundays or second Wednesdays with immediate effect and until further notice. We will be updating…

Public worship suspended

Last updated Tuesday 17 March 2020 at 16:50 In light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued advice that public worship is suspended until further notice.  Churches should be open where possible but with no public worship services taking place. Prayers can be said by clergy and ministers on behalf of everyone and churches should consider ways of sharing this…