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Prayer Bulletin

Please pray for: –  people with long term health issues. –  people who have recently suffered a bereavement. –  Maurice who is recovering from his operation –  Family and friends of Patsy Hughes who died recently –  Charlie, Maureen’s great, great nephew 

A message from Bishop Steven +

Dear St Bartholomew’s,   I write today to give the diocese notice of my intended retirement as Bishop of Oxford on 31 July 2026, with the permission of His Majesty the King. My final service as Bishop will be on 31 May in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, at 5pm. It has been and remains an immense joy…

Prayer Bulletin

Please pray for: –  people with long term health issues. –  people who have recently suffered a bereavement. –  Maurice who is recovering from his operation –  Family and friends of Patsy Hughes who died last Wednesday –   Dawn and Nigel who were married yesterday –   Charlie, Maureen’s great, great nephew  who is  back in Great Ormond St Hospital awaiting a course…

Witney Foodbank needs…..

We’ve found a new list of items requested by Witney & West Oxfordshire Foodbank. They are… Cereal Bars Crisps Hot Chocolate Toothpaste Toilet Paper Cat And Dog Food Deodorant Long Life Juice Witney & West Oxfordshire Foodbank currently doesn’t need anymore of these items: Pasta. News from Witney & West Oxfordshire Foodbank Big Give –…

St Bartholomew’s Ramblers

The Rambler’s Group are embarking on their fourth ramble at Millet’s Farm at 10.00 on Saturday 15th November 2025. The thought is that this is a ramble-light lunch event. For those friends whose rambling days are spent, we invite you to join the walkers for a post-ramble hot drink/light lunch in the main tearoom (beside…