Spring may not begin until March, but as the days get longer and the weather becomes a little milder, we can begin to look forward to the dormant winter months giving way to new growth. Times and seasons are set by God, who works all things together towards the final fulfilment of his purposes. We…
Please pray for: For people with long term health issues For the family and friends of Joan Hanks who died last week For John Draper who is in Merrifield House and whose health is deteriorating. For Dennis Welch who is now home from Hospital and for his wife, Julie. for Betsy Plumb and George Greening whose Banns are being read for…
I am pulling together some games and resources to use with the children at the hotel in a weekly after-school club to start soon. If you have anything that is in good condition and would support the children in learning English and enjoying some play could you please let me know. I would also be…
Listen again to Andrea’s interview with Rev’d Hedley Feast on the Fleur Ostojak show on Radio Oxford
The Diocese of Oxford is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon David Tyler has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Dorchester. David has been Acting Archdeacon for Dorchester, following the retirement of Archdeacon Judy in October 2022, and served as Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester for two years prior to this. David has ministered…
The February Prayer Diary is now available for download here.
We are so sorry to have to announce the death of Joan Hanks – a long time member of the congregation of St Bartholomew’s. Rest in peace Joan Almighty and eternal God, from whose love in Christ we cannot be parted, either by death or life: hear our prayers and thanksgivings for all whom we…
Do you have any photographs you have taken of the fritillaries that you are willing for us to use in publicity and on printed cards to raise funds for church? If so, please email them to Maria by 5th Feb (mlskoyles@gmail.com), granting your permission for the church to use and profit from their use. Many…
Tickets for Greenbelt 2023 are now on sale. For our 50th anniversary we’re trying something different, with three adult ticket prices. You choose the one you can afford and spread your payments. 24–27 August 2023 Boughton House, nr Kettering Take me straight to the box office What is Greenbelt? Take a look here.
What is it? Yellow Braces is the long-running diocesan youth festival. It is a weekend of fun, malarkey, activities, food and engaging with Christianity, faith and life. When and where is it? Yellow Braces runs from 7-9 July. This year we return to the cosy wooden ‘yurts’ at the Adventure Base at Clanfield, the home…