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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.

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.