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The journey of life

First published on: 31st March 2016

The journey of life. SHOES representing the journey of life have been lining the path to St Mary's, Hampton Poyle to create a Journey of Life art installation.

The first faith and sport congress

First published on: 30th March 2016

The first faith and sport congress. Action from the World Track Cycling Championships at the Lee Valley Velodrome in March.

Learning about Easter in Amersham

First published on: 29th March 2016

Learning about Easter in Amersham. CHILDREN at St George's School in Amersham held their annual Easter Parade this week.

All the world's a stage

First published on: 22nd March 2016

"All the world's a stage" was the theme for the Bloxham Festival of Faith and Literature, marking the 400th anniversary of the birth of Shakespeare.

Pray for those caught up in the Brussels bombings

First published on: 22nd March 2016

Pray for those caught up in the Brussels bombings. THE Acting Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, has responded to this morning's bombings in Brussels, which have left at least 13 people dead and 35 injured, (according to the BBC website at 11.

God in the Life Of

First published on: 18th March 2016

God in the Life Of. Dr Gavin Koh talks about his life from growing up in Singapore to his work finding treatments for diseases that affect some of the poorest people on the planet.

An authentic Passover in Whitchurch

First published on: 18th March 2016

An authentic Passover in Whitchurch. MEMBERS of Whitchurch Parish Church in Berkshire, ended their Lent course with a meal with a difference.

A happier Mother's Day for mums moving on after domestic abuse

First published on: 2nd March 2016

A happier Mother's Day for mums moving on after domestic abuse. READING based charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is wishing a happy Mother's Day to all the mums it has supported this year through it's community projects.

Explosion at Didcot Power Station

First published on: 23rd February 2016

Explosion at Didcot Power Station. Responding to the explosion at Didcot Power Station today, Archdeacon Judy says: "Please pray for the relatives of those dead or injured; the emergency services and for Didcot as a town and let them know that our thoughts and prayers are with them after this afternoon's tragic events.

Around the Deaneries - Witney

First published on: 22nd February 2016

With growing ministries to schools and to men, the Witney Deanery is an exciting place to be.