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Celebrating Prince George's baptism

First published on: 23rd October 2013

Celebrating Prince George's baptism. AS the world prepares to watch the baptism of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, the Church of England has produced new resources and information to help anyone who is considering getting their child Christened.

Feeding the 500,000

First published on: 23rd October 2013

Feeding the 500,000. AROUND 100 people from the Diocese and beyond packed into the St Clement's Family Centre to take part in a conference on the future of foodbanks.

New community hall opens in village church

First published on: 23rd October 2013

New community hall opens in village church. STADHAMPTON has a brand new village hall - within the ancient St John's Church.

Mother and Child

First published on: 22nd October 2013

Mother and Child. Reflection by Colin Fletcher This wonderful sculpture can be seen at Beckley Parish Church and is one my favourite pieces by the artist and sculptor Nicholas Mynheer.

Remember, remember

First published on: 22nd October 2013

Remember, remember. Thought for the month By David Winter ' Indeed an hour is coming when those who kill you will think that by doing so they are offering worship to God.

Could you help new curates develop in their new role?

First published on: 18th October 2013

Could you help new curates develop in their new role?. A NEW scheme that gives curates the chance to meet up and discuss the joys, trials, frustrations and elations of being a new minister in the Church of England is proving a success in the Oxford Diocese.

Learning to love reading and writing

First published on: 18th October 2013

Computer games that engage imaginations and encourage reading are two ways St Nicholas CE School got classified as 'good' by Ofsted.

New spirituality adviser

First published on: 18th October 2013

New spirituality adviser. THE Revd Sally Welch (pictured) has been appointed as the new Diocesan Spirituality Adviser.

Bishops become ethical investors in International Credit Union Week

First published on: 17th October 2013

Bishops become ethical investors in International Credit Union Week. Richard Josephs, manager of Oxford Credit Union with the Bishop of Dorchester the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher THREE bishops have put their money where their mouths are by investing in the Oxford Credit Union as part of an awareness-raising campaign.

Go ahead for new archdeaconry

First published on: 16th October 2013

Read Bishop John's letter to the diocese about the new Archdeaconry of Dorchester.