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Diocese of Oxford
Diocese of Oxford
Covid News (Page 3)
The Rectory, Ducklington. 18 April, 2021 I have this week given notice to the Bishop that I will be retiring from my ministry here in Ducklington on 15 July. Nicci and I have been praying about our next stage of life and as I would any case have to retire by my 70th birthday, we had been looking to God to guide…
March 2021 – Update Suspension of Some Services Due to current Government restrictions, the following services remain suspended: – – Home assessment visits – Van collections / deliveries of furniture and other household items Food Parcels We’re continuing to deliver food parcels to those in need, but please note that there…
Dear Fellow Members of St Bartholomew’s The last Warden’s letter I wrote was in November and it started “Well, here we are again – another lockdown, but at least it’s not quite as draconian as the first lockdown”. I think I got that wrong as on the 6th January we entered a 3rd national lockdown, by which time I was sensing that…
A warm greeting to everyone as we begin to see the buds and shoots of spring breaking forth on trees and bushes in gardens and hedgerows. I write this following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the path through lockdown, giving us a focus for the hope and assurance which we hold as Christians. I encourage you as we use this season of…
Dear fellow-worshippers at St. Bartholomew’s: You may be aware that during these two months when I have led worship with a small group from the church, that we were in fact permitted to hold services for as many as could safely attend. We chose to exercise abundant caution by broadcasting to the congregation from church by Zoom into your homes. Several changes…
Lunch Bags: Nicci and I were so grateful for the wonderful response to our request for groceries. We were able to make up 60 bags which were distributed by the school for needy families. Thank you so much for your kindness. Here’s a note from the school: Dear all, I just wanted to say…
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…
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…
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…