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Candlemas: a midway point

First published on: 4th February 2016

Candlemas: a midway point. by the Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy The Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy Candlemas is a wonderful festival, dating back as far as the fifth century.


Living Well in the End Times: Project Researcher Appointment

First published on: 10th February 2016

Living Well in the End Times: Project Researcher Appointment. The Revd Dr Victoria Slater is the newly appointed Project Researcher for the diocesan Living Well in the End Times project.


SSMs: One size does not fit all

First published on: 19th February 2016

The Door reports on an event to encourage Self-Supporting Ministers who work in parishes across the diocese.


The return of the Abingdon Passion Play

First published on: 22nd February 2016

A fresh new Abingdon Passion Play has been produced by Chris Matthewman, founder of Christian drama company Lamps Collective.


Getting involved in Fairtrade Fortnight

First published on: 22nd February 2016

Getting involved in Fairtrade Fortnight. PEOPLE in churches and church schools are gearing up to take part in Fairtrade Fortnight ( 29 February to 9 March).


Church gives home to literacy charity

First published on: 22nd February 2016

Church gives home to literacy charity. A CHARITY that provides vital literacy skills to children has been given a new lease of life thanks to St Mark's Church, Reading.


Children's artwork on display at the National Gallery

First published on: 22nd February 2016

Children's artwork on display at the National Gallery. THIS year Shinfield St Mary's C of E Junior School took part in the National Gallery's 'Take One Picture' initiative.


Around the Deaneries - Witney

First published on: 22nd February 2016

With growing ministries to schools and to men, the Witney Deanery is an exciting place to be.


Explosion at Didcot Power Station

First published on: 23rd February 2016

Explosion at Didcot Power Station. Responding to the explosion at Didcot Power Station today, Archdeacon Judy says: "Please pray for the relatives of those dead or injured; the emergency services and for Didcot as a town and let them know that our thoughts and prayers are with them after this afternoon's tragic events.


A happier Mother's Day for mums moving on after domestic abuse

First published on: 2nd March 2016

A happier Mother's Day for mums moving on after domestic abuse. READING based charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is wishing a happy Mother's Day to all the mums it has supported this year through it's community projects.

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