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From a sending a cow to Uganda to staging an opera in a church

First published on: 10th December 2019

From a sending a cow to Uganda to staging an opera in a church. BACK in 1992 dairy farmer and member of All Saints Marcham, Neil Rowe walked Grace the cow into church one Sunday, with a suitcase and a map.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations."

First published on: 10th December 2019

Christ's great commission, given to His followers at the time of His Ascension, has inspired countless Christians over the years - and still does today.

Helping farmers care for the planet @1CorTen31

First published on: 10th December 2019

Samantha Mullender is a researcher working in sustainable food and farming at the Organic Research Centre.

HRH The Duke of Sussex visits Innovista's Thrive Teams

First published on: 10th December 2019

HRH The Duke of Sussex visits Innovista's Thrive Teams. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Sussex, paid a surprise visit to Thrive Team s, an initiative of Innovista, an Oxfordshire based project that trains and mentors young people living in disadvantaged areas around Oxford.

Jane Austen's Kintbury connection

First published on: 10th December 2019

Jane Austen's Kintbury connection. Following a successful celebration of Jane Austen's connection with Kintbury last year, St Mary's Church recently hosted an afternoon of events for a group of enthusiasts from Denman College in Marcham.

Lead theft reaches crisis point

First published on: 10th December 2019

Lead theft reaches crisis point. "Heart breaking" lead theft from rural churches reaches crisis point There is a new call for vigilance by all rural communities as theft of church roof lead rockets once again.

Local campaigner wins national volunteering award

First published on: 10th December 2019

Local campaigner wins national volunteering award. Janet Rogers, a passionate local volunteer for the Children's Society, has been presented with their national volunteering award.

A particle physicist's journey with Jesus @1CorTen31

First published on: 10th December 2019

Church on Sunday can feel worlds away from our day-to-day lives. We asked Christians to tell us how their lives connect with their faith...

Renewing Newman's vision for the 21st century

First published on: 10th December 2019

Renewing Newman's vision for the 21st century. A church at the heart of its community in Oxford is almost halfway to raising £737,000 to improve its facilities and provide even more support for people in one of the city's most deprived areas.

Rev Canon Dr Michael Green

First published on: 10th December 2019

Rev Canon Dr Michael Green. b.