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Around the Deaneries: Oxford

First published on: 15th May 2014

Around the Deaneries: Oxford. THE Oxford Deanery is a varied one with a range of traditions from St Ebbe's and St Aldate's at the low church end, through to St Mary Magdalene at the high church end.


Coffee venue in Lower Caversham

First published on: 15th May 2014

Mayor of Reading Councillor Marian Livingston was among the first to sample the delights of Lower Caversham's new cafe - The 3Cs.


God in the Life Of a Mothers' Union President

First published on: 15th May 2014

God in the Life Of a Mothers' Union President. THE Mothers' Union is an organisation with a strong prayer and campaigning base that works around the world empowering families and communities.


Mission in Action

First published on: 15th May 2014

From Messy Churches for toddlers to listening cafes, outreach projects and one-off celebrations, churches have been using Mission Fund grants in exciting ways.


Diocese joins in Low Carbon Oxford – 60 vicarages get money saving solar panels

First published on: 14th May 2014

Diocese joins in Low Carbon Oxford - 60 vicarages get money saving solar panels. THE Diocese of Oxford has become a member of Low Carbon Oxford as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the Church is doing its bit for the planet.


Earthing Faith - Reading Gathering Report

First published on: 14th May 2014

Earthing Faith - Reading Gathering Report. Developing an eco-friendly parish: a resource evening for churches in Reading and Berkshire In 2014 Earthing Faith gatherings are bringing people together to showcase resources to help churches explore environment related issues in a parish, with a particular focus on resources for worship.


Mayor to open Caversham's latest coffee venue at St John the Baptist

First published on: 29th April 2014

Mayor to open Caversham's latest coffee venue at St John the Baptist. Mayor of Reading Councillor Marian Livingston will be among the first to sample the delights of Lower Caversham's new café - The 3Cs.


Bereaved priest to speak at international Pentecost service

First published on: 28th April 2014

Bereaved priest to speak at international Pentecost service. A PRIEST who lost half of his family in an attack on All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan, last year will speak at the first ever Pentecost service for Oxford's growing community of international Christians.


Bishop John's Easter Day sermon

First published on: 16th April 2014

Bishop John's Easter Day sermon. ROLLING AWAY STONES It's always struck me as wonderfully ironic that the people who unlock the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem every morning are Muslims, a family who've proudly carried that responsibility for many decades.


Bishop John's Maundy Thursday sermon

First published on: 16th April 2014

Bishop John's Maundy Thursday sermon. THE SHAPE OF MINISTRY It's always interesting to see a film about the period when you were young.

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