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Diocese joins in Low Carbon Oxford - 60 vicarages get money saving solar panels. THE Diocese of Oxford has become a member of Low Carbon Oxford as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the Church is doing its bit for the planet.
Earthing Faith - Reading Gathering Report. Developing an eco-friendly parish: a resource evening for churches in Reading and Berkshire In 2014 Earthing Faith gatherings are bringing people together to showcase resources to help churches explore environment related issues in a parish, with a particular focus on resources for worship.
Mayor to open Caversham's latest coffee venue at St John the Baptist. Mayor of Reading Councillor Marian Livingston will be among the first to sample the delights of Lower Caversham's new café - The 3Cs.
Bereaved priest to speak at international Pentecost service. A PRIEST who lost half of his family in an attack on All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan, last year will speak at the first ever Pentecost service for Oxford's growing community of international Christians.
Bishop John's Easter Day sermon. ROLLING AWAY STONES It's always struck me as wonderfully ironic that the people who unlock the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem every morning are Muslims, a family who've proudly carried that responsibility for many decades.
Bishop John's Maundy Thursday sermon. THE SHAPE OF MINISTRY It's always interesting to see a film about the period when you were young.
Hard-working clergy took a few days from their busy schedules for Imagining Faith, the first diocesan clergy conference for 22 years.
Free war ravaged lives from fear this Christian Aid Week. BISHOPS are encouraging church goers to support Christian Aid Week (11 - 17 May) and help communities in war-ravaged countries rebuild their lives and be free from fear.
Candlelight and incense softened the atmosphere in the library at Waddesdon CofE School as the Revd Janet Bayly, set up Prayer Stations.
A team from Bradwell Church, Milton Keynes, was praised by Bishop of Oxford when he dedicated three new kneelers to be used for Holy Communion.