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A community choir that started with a dream

First published on: 29th March 2019

A community choir that started with a dream. It's well known that singing is good for the soul.


Stoker George's World War One Grave is official for the first time

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Stoker George's World War One Grave is official for the first time. AN official war grave will be part of the Remembrance events for the first time at St Mary's, Shenley, Milton Keynes, this month.


St James' wins national Green award

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Winning a Church Times Green Church Award was a "wow" moment for Ed Sampson, churchwarden at St James' Finchampstead.


Mission unlimited with the Mothers' Union

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Mission unlimited with the Mothers' Union. EVERYONE is welcome to join an organisation with more than four million members in 83 countries.


Help for those hit by hurricanes

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Help for those hit by hurricanes. CHURCHGOERS in the Thames Valley are being asked to assist the Diocese of North East Caribbean and Aruba, whose churches and communities have been devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.


Grand re-opening of St Mary's after £500,000 re-vamp

First published on: 3rd April 2019

The grand re-opening of St Mary Magdalene's Church in Woodstock following a £500,000 upgrade took place last month.


Exploring angels at Dorchester Abbey

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Exploring angels at Dorchester Abbey. DORCHESTER Abbey will be hosting a celebration of angels with an exhibition, interactive family themed workshops and a Celebration of Angels in Music concert.


Eco-classroom completed

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Eco-classroom completed. THE Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, the Bishop of Dorchester, officially opened the new eco-classroom at St Peter's CE Infant School recently.


Celebrating the link between faith and peace

First published on: 3rd April 2019

How often do we hear religion being blamed for the wars of the world?


30 not 'out' as new church ages well

First published on: 3rd April 2019

30 not 'out' as new church ages well. A CHURCH in Reading is celebrating its 30th birthday after being built to serve the largest new housing development in Europe.

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