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Children explore new church trail

First published on: 10th April 2017

Children explore new church trail. AS part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations The Chiltern Decorative and Fine Arts Society (CDFAS) launched its first Church Trail on 17 April 17 at The Church of St John the Baptist Little Missenden.


Churches join forces on an expanding estate

First published on: 10th April 2017

Churches join forces on an expanding estate. Tim Stead A PARISH on a deprived estate on the edge of Oxford is joining forces with a packed city centre church.


Churchmead School celebrates success

First published on: 10th April 2017

Churchmead School celebrates success. THE new school term saw celebrations at Churchmead CofE School in Datchet, Berkshire as major improvements were praised by both Ofsted and SIAMS inspectors.


Churchyard bones reveal good living standard

First published on: 10th April 2017

Churchyard bones reveal good living standard. by Peter Foot AN unusual churchyard excavation has revealed half a millennium of a high standard of living in Faringdon, Oxfordshire.


The CofE's first female bishop

First published on: 10th April 2017

The CofE's first female bishop. THE acting Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, has welcomed the appointment of the first female bishop in the Church of England.


Congratulations to Dr Philip and Sir Tony as they get Lambeth Awards

First published on: 10th April 2017

Congratulations to Dr Philip and Sir Tony as they get Lambeth Awards. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, today announces, on the third anniversary of his installation, a new set of non-academic Lambeth Awards to recognise outstanding service in various fields.


God in the Life Of John Earwicker

First published on: 10th April 2017

Raised in a Brethren family, John Earwicker made a personal commitment to follow Christ when he was 14.


God in the Life Of Kathy Winrow

First published on: 10th April 2017

Kathy Winrow has known her vocation since she first set up a Sunday school at the local children's home when she was just 14.


God in the life of Reggie Heyworth

First published on: 10th April 2017

Not everyone grows up with first-hand experience of rhinos and other endangered species.


God in the life of cadet chaplain Mark Newman

First published on: 10th April 2017

The Revd Mark Newman talks about his career, from being a car mechanic and a builder to studying theology at Oxford University.

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