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Playing at the Cathedral

First published on: 13th December 2013

Playing at the Cathedral. by Jessica-Louise Hallion THE idea of a discovery or an extraordinary game is the most powerful, memorable and spiritual experience for anyone of any age.


Show me the money!

First published on: 13th December 2013

Show me the money!. As the Government attempts to cap charges for pay day loans, credit unions are gaining strength as a viable way of helping people out of a debilitating cycle of debt.


Thank God for the 'pin pricks of light' in troubled Syria

First published on: 12th December 2013

Thank God for the 'pin pricks of light' in troubled Syria. by Lisa Pearce AS Christmas approaches Lisa Pearce (right) of Open Doors based in Witney writes about those living in Syria and the refugees who have fled.


Nelson Mandela: Statement from Bishop John

First published on: 6th December 2013

Nelson Mandela: Statement from Bishop John. 'In the death of Nelson Mandela the world has lost one of its noblest figures.


Bishop John responds to Pilling Report

First published on: 28th November 2013

Bishop John responds to Pilling Report. The Bishop of Oxford said today: "I welcome the report of the Pilling Review Group and will read it with care.


Bishop John's Presidential address 16.11.13

First published on: 16th November 2013

Bishop John's Presidential address 16.11.13. I wonder what you feel is in the air, in terms of Church and faith and society at present? What's floating around?One of the things, I suspect, is anxiety.


Report from Diocesan Synod

First published on: 16th November 2013

Report from Diocesan Synod. The Diocesan Synod met on 16 November 2013.


Appeal for information re: stolen chalice

First published on: 15th November 2013

A £2,500 communion chalice was stolen from St Etheldreda's Church, Church Lane, Horley, between 8 September & 6 October 2013.


Around the deaneries: Wycombe

First published on: 15th November 2013

Around the deaneries: Wycombe. WYCOMBE is a large and diverse deanery, mixing the large town of High Wycombe with rural parishes and benefices.


HIV and AIDS - the reality

First published on: 15th November 2013

HIV and AIDS - the reality. Comment by the Revd Canon Sue Booys I've just returned from a visit to Africa where I was privileged to visit a project in our link Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman as well as spending time in Kenya with a group of young people, mostly from Dorchester Team parishes, who were visiting and working in day centres for impoverished and orphaned children in the rural towns of Mumias and Musanda by the NASIO Trust whose UK base is in Abingdon.

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