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Newsletter 21 October 2009 PDF Print E-mail

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Training/Courses

Evangelism Forum - 6 November
A diocesan day for clergy, evangelism teams/outreach ministry leaders at CMS, Oxford. Deadline for bookings is 30 October. Book your place now.

The Dawning of the Kingdom - Theological considerations for today's world
A series of talks to be held at St Margaret's Church, Oxford. Details ...

 

Worlds Apart
A series of dialogues that explores the world of the Arts and their influence on the world of belief. Details ...

Events/Campaigns

The Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East
Could you host a mid-week event? Details ...

The Oxfordshire Big Climate Event - Saturday 7 November
This event is an opportunity to learn about the innovative approaches to climate change and waste in the country. To be held at Oxford Town Hall from 9.30am - 6pm. Details ...

Interfaith Week 15 - 21 November 2009
Encourage your church to take part in the first-ever national Interfaith Week. Details ...

Christmas Ingredients Campaign
Once again we are producing special cards for Christmas. This year we have a new card based on chocolate coins. It is also possible to order the mince pie card that was used last year. Details ...

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land (October 2010)
Further details of this pilgrimage to be led by the Bishop of Oxford available here.

The Big Brew 2010
Fairtrade fortnight from 22 February to 7 March 2010. Details and poster here ...

Resources

Parenting magazine for foster carers. Details ...

'Share the light' CMS advent resource
Give a candle. Promise to pray. Make a different this advent. Details ...

St John's, Nottingham Advent Book 2009 - Details ...

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Church of England Communications Update October 2009

Announcement of the Apostolic Constitution - here ...

Become a star this Christmas and win £1,000
Ecclesiastical are running a Church Competition - The Christmas Factor. Closing date for entries is 27 November. Details and poster here.

Open Door (Christmas issue)
We want to help people with tentative links to the church feel part of the Christian family – and encourage them to take a step along the journey to faith. Open Door is a free publication which comes out three times a year and it is designed for families. We hope you will give it out through your schools, churches and local community. Order your Christmas issue now.

The Door Newspaper
Look out for the November issue of The Door. Details of main stories here. We will be producing a Christmas edition called Stable Door which will be out on Monday 14 December. If you would like to receive copies of Stable Door or The Door in your church please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Vacancies - Details of vacancies within the diocese here...

Prayers - The monthly prayer diary for the Diocese of Oxford is available here ...