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Silence at Auschwitz

First published on: 27th January 2020

Silence at Auschwitz. The Revd Paul Cowan reflects on the silence that envelops the camps where the horrors of the Holocaust took place during World War Two.

Serving to build community in Thatcham

First published on: 23rd January 2020

St Barnabas Church, Thatcham, is 'walking the walk' in its partnership with the local school.

Helping churches discern God's call

First published on: 22nd January 2020

The Revd Emily Davis explains how how the Parish Planning Tool has helped her parish to become more Christ-like

Minster man named as new Archdeacon of Berkshire

First published on: 22nd January 2020

The Diocese of Oxford is delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Stephen Pullin from Reading Minster is to become the new Archdeacon of Berkshire.

The chance to develop your gifts

First published on: 22nd January 2020

How did a Personal Discipleship Plan help Paul with his everyday faith? Could you benefit from a PDP? Find out more...

Creative Christians unveil their new crib

First published on: 13th January 2020

Creative Christians from Kidlington, Oxfordshire reflected on the nativity story as they made a large crib for their church.

Good food at St Mary's, Haddenham

First published on: 8th January 2020

Good food at St Mary's, Haddenham. CELEBRITY chef Raymond Blanc gave a passionate speech on the importance of good food to gathered headteachers at a food conference at St Mary's School, Haddenham.

Around the Deaneries - Aston and Cuddesdon

First published on: 8th January 2020

The Revd Alan Garratt, who I met in the Thame Barn Centre, is the Area Dean of the Aston and Cuddesdon Deanery.

Hidden treasures discovered in continuing conservation at St Paul's

First published on: 8th January 2020

Hidden treasures discovered in continuing conservation at St Paul's. HIDDEN treasures have been found during full-scale biodiversity surveys that started as part of a tree protection plan in a Berkshire churchyard.

Welcoming Bishop Olivia

First published on: 8th January 2020

Welcoming Bishop Olivia. A WELCOME service on Saturday marked the official start of the Rt Revd Olivia Graham's ministry as the Bishop of Reading.