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Bishop John's Presidential address 16.11.13

First published on: 16th November 2013

Bishop John's Presidential address 16.11.13. I wonder what you feel is in the air, in terms of Church and faith and society at present? What's floating around?One of the things, I suspect, is anxiety.


Report from Diocesan Synod

First published on: 16th November 2013

Report from Diocesan Synod. The Diocesan Synod met on 16 November 2013.


Appeal for information re: stolen chalice

First published on: 15th November 2013

A £2,500 communion chalice was stolen from St Etheldreda's Church, Church Lane, Horley, between 8 September & 6 October 2013.


Around the deaneries: Wycombe

First published on: 15th November 2013

Around the deaneries: Wycombe. WYCOMBE is a large and diverse deanery, mixing the large town of High Wycombe with rural parishes and benefices.


HIV and AIDS - the reality

First published on: 15th November 2013

HIV and AIDS - the reality. Comment by the Revd Canon Sue Booys I've just returned from a visit to Africa where I was privileged to visit a project in our link Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman as well as spending time in Kenya with a group of young people, mostly from Dorchester Team parishes, who were visiting and working in day centres for impoverished and orphaned children in the rural towns of Mumias and Musanda by the NASIO Trust whose UK base is in Abingdon.


Parishioners set to honour CS Lewis

First published on: 15th November 2013

Parishioners set to honour CS Lewis. MEMBERS of HolyTrinityChurch, Headington Quarry, Oxford will be guests at a special service to be held in Westminster Abbey to commemorate the life and work of their most famous parishioner, C S Lewis.


Creativity in the community

First published on: 14th November 2013

Creativity in the community. By Louisa Quinn and Rowan Oldham from Year Nine WADDESDON CE School pupils worked with creative practitioners and community members to explore key issues which were showcased at St Michael and All Angels Church, Waddesdon in Buckinghamshire.


The Diocese's newest church

First published on: 14th November 2013

The Diocese's newest church. AS the December edition of the Door was going to press, the newest church in the Diocese was being dedicated in High Wycombe.


God in the Life Of Diocesan Registrar the Revd Canon John Rees

First published on: 14th November 2013

God in the Life Of Diocesan Registrar the Revd Canon John Rees. The Revd Canon John Rees, the Diocesan Registrar, explains how his faith has affected his career as a lawyer.


Licensing Lay Ministers

First published on: 14th November 2013

Over 500 people flocked to Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, to watch the licensing of 12 new Lay Ministers to serve in the diocese.

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