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Children's artwork on display at the National Gallery

First published on: 22nd February 2016

Children's artwork on display at the National Gallery. THIS year Shinfield St Mary's C of E Junior School took part in the National Gallery's 'Take One Picture' initiative.

Church gives home to literacy charity

First published on: 22nd February 2016

Church gives home to literacy charity. A CHARITY that provides vital literacy skills to children has been given a new lease of life thanks to St Mark's Church, Reading.

Getting involved in Fairtrade Fortnight

First published on: 22nd February 2016

Getting involved in Fairtrade Fortnight. PEOPLE in churches and church schools are gearing up to take part in Fairtrade Fortnight ( 29 February to 9 March).

The return of the Abingdon Passion Play

First published on: 22nd February 2016

A fresh new Abingdon Passion Play has been produced by Chris Matthewman, founder of Christian drama company Lamps Collective.

SSMs: One size does not fit all

First published on: 19th February 2016

The Door reports on an event to encourage Self-Supporting Ministers who work in parishes across the diocese.

Living Well in the End Times: Project Researcher Appointment

First published on: 10th February 2016

Living Well in the End Times: Project Researcher Appointment. The Revd Dr Victoria Slater is the newly appointed Project Researcher for the diocesan Living Well in the End Times project.

Candlemas: a midway point

First published on: 4th February 2016

Candlemas: a midway point. by the Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy The Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy Candlemas is a wonderful festival, dating back as far as the fifth century.

Shocked and saddened': Bishop Andrew on Revd Peter Jarvis

First published on: 4th February 2016

Shocked and saddened': Bishop Andrew on Revd Peter Jarvis. The Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Andrew Proud, said: "I have just heard the news that the Revd Peter Jarvis has pleaded guilty to the case against him.

Congratulations to Keith on his new role

First published on: 3rd February 2016

Congratulations to Keith on his new role. The Revd Dr Keith Beech-Gruneberg, from the Diocese of Oxford's Mission Department is moving on to a new role at Church House, Westminster.

Pray for the Primates

First published on: 19th January 2016

STARTING today, the Primates of the Anglican Communion will be meeting in Canterbury to pray and reflect together concerning the future of the Anglican Communion.