Diocese of Oxford

Ministry

Chrysalis: Why read the Bible?

Whether you read the Bible regularly, feel a little guilty that you don’t, gave up the habit a while ago, or only listen to it read in Church, you may be interested to learn more about it.  What is the Bible? What does it mean for us today? More questions and a few answers at…

Holy Communion (also on ZOOM)

Do join us for our communion service.  We have  activities, for children,  in “the children’s corner” of the church during the service. Our Singing Group join us  to add their voices to the hymn singing or to help us learn new ones.  The church is warm, with toilet facilities and, we hope, a warm welcoming…

Messy Church

All ages are welcome. Please bring your children along and stay with them during the session. Tea and coffee will be available. Just a reminder: “Messy Church” is: a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. it meets at a time (and sometimes in a place) that suits people…

The Feast of St Bartholomew

Today marks our patronal festival of St Bartholomew. Who was Bartholomew?   Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Most scholars today identify Bartholomew as Nathanael, who appears in the Gospel of John  Due to the nature of his martyrdom, Bartholomew is the patron saint of tanners, plasterers, tailors,…