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Maria is going to Africa on 21st February – Do you have any small toys (suitable for me to take in my suitcase), baby/toddler clothes, childrens shoes, small solar powered or rechargeable lights, and I wondered if anyone had any they’d like to donate. Please do let me know. Many thanks Maria (07590264246).
Please pray for: For people with long term health issues For Dennis Welch and for his wife, Julie. For the family and friends of Marjorie Soffe who died last Saturday
Dear incumbents, churchwardens and treasurers As we begin 2024, we wanted to write to you to thank you for your hard work and generosity over the last year in all that you have done to raise parish share. We are delighted that 4 of our deaneries still managed to meet their parish share in full…
Bill Nicholls, who blogs as The Church Explorer, visited St Bartholomew’s just before Christmas; he has taken some wonderful photos with descriptions too. Take a look here – https://thechurchexporer.blogspot.com/2024/01/st-bartholomew-ducklington.html
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024 – You shall love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself Reflections on the story of the Good Samaritan have been prepared by an ecumenical team in Burkina Faso in Africa for use from 18 to 25 January. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU)…
Our Safeguarding Officer, Sarah Varnom, has recently issued a reporting form. Recording Safeguarding Issues If you are made aware of, or have any concerns, about a safeguarding issue, please download this form (copies are also in church), fill it in and send or hand over to Sarah. She can also be contacted via safeguarding@ducklingtonchurch.org.uk
Please pray for: For people with long term health issues For Dennis Welch and for his wife, Julie.
Electoral Roll Revision 4th – 17th Feb If you wish to join the Church family and be able to participate and vote in the APCM your name should be on the Church Electoral Roll. To join or amend any existing details application forms will be available in church or can be downloaded here.
Eliminating clothing poverty, caring for the environment Since September Apollos has partnered with over 10 local charities and schools and helped over 200 people with their clothing needs and they desperately need a building to run their operations out of. They hope to fundraise money to continue their work and raise awareness so they can…
The food bank is asking for the following items:- Cereal, Gravy Granules, Stock Cubes, Oil, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Toilet Cleaner (Not Bleach), Cleaning Spray Deodorant or on-line at www.witney.foodbank.org.uk