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Church to be rebuilt from scratch

Last Updated: 24th January 2022  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

An Oxfordshire church is to be pulled down and rebuilt, leading to fresh opportunities for outreach in the area and service to the community.


Hospice chaplain shares his expertise with Russian bishop

Last Updated: 8th February 2022  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Graham Sykes, Chaplain at Sobell House Hospice, shares his expertise with Bishop Panteleimon of Orekhovo-Zuevo from the Russian Orthodox Church.


Lottery grant to restore 14th century tower at St Mary's

Last Updated: 25th January 2019  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

IT was celebration time at St Mary's Church, Adderbury when it received a £290,400 Heritage Lottery Fund grant for its church tower restoration project.


Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest

Last Updated: 25th January 2019  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest. A MASSIVE congratulations to Bedgrove's Lydia Lee who won the 2018 Church Times Sermon of the Year competition.


Mary Magdala, Mary the tower

Last Updated: 8th February 2022  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Canon Dr Emma Percy reflects on the power of Mary Magdalene's ministry and corrects some misconceptions about the woman who first met the risen Christ.


Massive improvements after £170,000 project in Marlow

Last Updated: 21st January 2022  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

The congregation at All Saints' Church, Marlow is celebrating after a £170,000 project has provided massively improved facilities.


Mental health: not just confined to life on land

Last Updated: 25th January 2019  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

Mental health: not just confined to life on land. A life on the ocean waves can be a challenging one.


Rescued bees thriving in their new home

Last Updated: 25th January 2019  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

Rescued bees thriving in their new home. SWARMING bees that caused a buzz in the car park of Church House Oxford last year are thriving.


Spitfire set to fly high over Caversham's church fete

Last Updated: 8th February 2022  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

A Supermarine Spitfire will be gearing up for a fly-past to celebrate the RAF's Centenary at this year's Caversham church fete.


The eyes of a carpenter

Last Updated: 8th February 2022  |  First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Simon Cansdale talks about a partnership between St Mary's Church, Chesham, and Italian carpenter and pastor Andrea Sanfelici.

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