TRAINING/COURSES

Mend the Gap follow up dayin South Bucks on 12 November -Details ...

Crime, Custody, Punishment, Forgiveness - 21 and 22 November
What happens when Christian Doctrine is exposed to the reality of social disorder? Join in the discussions at Sarum College.Details...

The 2012 Young Vocations Conference- 13 to 15 February 2012 at Ely -Details ...

Challenges to faith at the end of life: a day for faith leaders and pastoral workers
14 March 2012, Sobell House, Oxforddetails

“How to attract media, visitors and funding”
If you are a small or medium sized enterprise, give us two hours of your time and we’ll give you practical ideas and suggestions to help improve your profits.
9 November. Start: 2.00pm for 2.30pm. Close 4.30pm, Millets Farm Centre, near Abingdondetails

RESOURCES

The Meaningful Christmas Tree Chocolates- Order yours now (deadline 14 November).  Details ..

Share the Light- Advent/Christmas resource for Churches from CMS -Details ...

SPI-DIR Spiritual Direction NetworkNewsletter

EVENTS/CAMPAIGNS

Listening (Sunday Plus for Advent)
27th November 2011 From 11am in the Cornerstone, All Saints Wokinghamdetails

CPAS 'You and Ministry Weekend'- 18 to 20 November - details ...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 'Green Book'- '50 Carols for Choirs'- 3 December in Reading.Details ...

The York Nativity Play at Aldermaston
8th-11th December 2011, The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Church Hill, Aldermastondetails

How will your church welcome 2012 with prayer?
See in 2012 with prayer during 31 December to 8 JanuaryDetails

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Details of vacancies within the diocesehere... 

Prayers - the monthly prayer diary for the Diocese of Oxford is availablehere

TRAINING/COURSES

New '3Rs'trainingand support for volunteers working with children and young people
A monthly gathering at Oxford CYM begins on3 November. Detailshere...

Scott Holland Trust 2011 Lecture - Saturday 5 November from 10.30am - 4.30pm.Details ...

Mend the Gap follow up dayin South Bucks on 12 November -Details ...

Crime, Custody, Punishment, Forgiveness - 21 and 22 November
What happens when Christian Doctrine is exposed to the reality of social disorder? Join in the discussions at Sarum College.Details...

The 2012 Young Vocations Conference- 13 to 15 February 2012 at Ely -Details ...

RESOURCES

The Arthur Rank Centre has published'Resourcing and Training for Rural Churches'-Details ...

A free recycling service for all parishes -details ...

The Meaningful Christmas Tree Chocolates- Order yours now (deadline 14 November).  Details ..

Share the Light- Advent/Christmas resource for Churches from CMS -Details ...

Pilgrim Project– Extra copies of the fold-up maps and a few posters plus'A Simple Guide to Pilgrimage'leaflet are available from the communications office.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Further detailshere...

EVENTS/CAMPAIGNS

Bloxham Faithfest - 28 to 30 October
A literary festival with a theological slant to take place in Bloxham this weekend.  Tickets available on the door.Details ...

CPAS 'You and Ministry Weekend'- 18 to 20 November - details ...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 'Green Book'- '50 Carols for Choirs'- 3 December in Reading.Details ...


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The Door Newspaper
Look out for the November issue ofThe Door.  Details of main stories here. If you would like to receive copies ofThe Door in your church please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Why not try distributing it with your monthly parish magazine?  If you need more copies contact Debbie on email above.

Diocesan mailings(requiringaction and for information purposes) - please pass on to relevant person in your parish.

News from the Diocesan Olympic and Paralympic Chaplain
Revd Janet Binns will be running the New York marathon in November 2011 and the London marathon in April 2012 to raise money for More than Gold and the Oxford Diocesan Olympic Group - The Race before us. Sponsor formhere.  Further informationhere...

Metal Theft Petition
A petition to stop scrap metal merchants being able to pay for metals by cash to make it difficult for thieves to sell stolen metal including lead. More details and to sign the petitionhere... Further guidance and advice over metal thefthere ...

Would you like your church to host a fundraising concert next Spring?
The Russian Orthodox choral group, the Hermitage Ensemble, will be on a singing tour of churches next Spring and have several free dates.Details ...

ReligiousBroadcasts 29 Oct - 4 November

Details of vacancies within the diocesehere... 

Prayers - the monthly prayer diary for the Diocese of Oxford is availablehere...