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PCC Secretary – Vacancy

   The role of the PCC Secretary covers two main functions: One is to take minutes during the meetings and the other is to act as the liaison with the Deanery and Diocese. We are exploring splitting the current job description to make it more manageable and hope that by reducing the workload we will make the two functions more attractive. If you are interested in either…

Assistant needed for Diocese Emergency Planning co-ordination

Paul Cowan, Bishop Steven’s Chaplain is looking for someone to assist with the co-ordination of the Diocese Emergency Planning for the Diocese. This would be a voluntary position and the the role is liaising with the Area Deans across the Archdeaconry to ensure that if there is a major event, everyone is clear on their responsibilities.  Anyone who is interested should contact the Rector.

Ladies’ Away Day 2017

Saturday June 10th 2017 Please do come along and join us for our annual away day – returning to Friars Court Clanfield. A day of peace, quiet, talking, good food, great company, solitude, reflection and surprises. Please sign the form on the information table in church if you would like to attend.  The cost is £22.50 for the day.  

Witney Street Pastors: Need YOU!

We are part of a national team first pioneered in 2003, and Street Pastors continues to grow throughout the UK and across the world. Street pastors are trained volunteers from local churches and we care about our community. We are usually on patrol from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on a Friday or Saturday night to care for, listen to and help…

Quiet Day for Thy Kingdom Come Global Wave of Prayer

Churches Together in Witney   invites you to a  QUIET DAY on Thursday 25 May 2017 at the Congregational Church, Welch Way, Witney from 10.00 am – 4.00pm Coffee will be served from 9.45 am This is part of the Thy Kingdom Come Global Wave of Prayer happening between Ascension and Pentecost from 25th May – 4th June 2017.  Please bring a packed lunch, a notebook…

Christian Aid Week

Christian Aid Week this year is from May 14th to 20th and we hope to keep up our tradition of delivering an envelope, (and collecting filled ones), to every home in the village. New volunteers and people who have collected before are always needed. Please let Meg Roberts know if you can help. Consider joining…