Diocese of Oxford
Diocese of Oxford
Advent and Christmas
More lovely services and gatherings this week. Plenty of services for the school children but also carol singing around the tree (weather was on our side after all!) and the Civic Carol Service. Different, fun and a lovely gathering. Take a look at some of the pictures and even a little video.
Nadolig Llawen! Out of my window, I can see a lost sheep, a solitary buzzard and a lone pheasant. The ponies are sheltering. Probably from the weather -we get a lot of weather- sun, mist and snow, rain and gales. No power cuts yet, Praise God. I have been enjoying myself hugely spending your generous…
These pictures cannot do justice to the wonderful displays in church….please do come along and take a look. Thanks so much for the beautiful displays.
If you’d like to take part in this year’s crib service, adults and children alike, please speak to Martin or Jane Dines about it.
What a wonderful Christingle Service we held thanks to Angela, Andrea and “Croc”. A lovely service and so good to see all the children being very careful and singing Away in a Manger all at the same time. Beautiful! A collection was held for The Children’s Society – donations still coming in so the final…
Shalom: The Peace Christ Brings At Christmas we hear the word peace everywhere. It’s written on cards, sung in carols, and used as a greeting. But in the Bible, peace means far more than just “quiet” or “no fighting.” It speaks of a deep, rich kind of life—a life made whole. The biblical word shalom describes peace as wholeness, well-being,…
Bishop Steven: Support our Jamaican family Bishop Steven has launched an appeal to help the people of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after Hurricane Melissa devastated the area last month. The campaign will be Bishop Steven’s annual Advent appeal. The storm left thousands homeless and countless buildings destroyed or damaged. Four churches were completely destroyed and…
Bear’s books, “The greatest strory ever told” will be studied in the Advent Study Group which starts next month. In addition, the Confirmation Group are also reviewing it. He is appearing on today’s Songs of Praise – click on the link below to watch. Sean Fletcher is in London to meet world-renowned adventurer, TV star…
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL This year’s festival will run over the weekend of 6th and 7th December. The church will be open to visitors from 11 until 4 on the Saturday and from 11.30 until 4.30 on the Sunday. There will be Christingle making at 9am and a concert at 7pm on the Saturday. On Sunday…