Diocese of Oxford

Community (Page 16)

Safeguarding – an update

Following the most recent safeguarding concerns in the Church of England, and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, we wanted to update this page with The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft’s (Bishop of Oxford) reflection on the matter and his introduction to The Archbishop of York’s letter to all members of the church. Archbishop…

Faith through the Seasons

Our journey through the seasons of the Christian year is designed to deepen our faith through the major events of Jesus’ life. To help us draw nourishment from these stories there is a page on the church website with reflections for personal use. See the drop-down menu under ‘Sermons’. If you would like a printed…

Prayer Bulletin

Please pray for: – For people with long term health issues – For the friends and family of the late James Thompson whose funeral was on Monday. – For Adrian Walsh, his two sons and family following the death at the beginning of the week, of Adrian’s mother, Sheila.  

The Electoral Roll

In 2025 parishes are required to prepare a new church electoral roll as part of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) process. Everyone that wishes to join or remain on the electoral roll will need to apply. We want to encourage all eligible parishioners and those who regularly attend St Bartholomew’s Church to enrol, by…

Letter from Churchwarden Martin Dines

“In the year 2525, if man is still alive, if woman can survive, they may find …….” The opening lyrics of this song by Zager and Evans have stuck with me for years. “In the Year 2525” is a song about the journey of mankind over a 10,000-year span. It foretells how man’s thoughts, relationships…