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Thames Path Pilgrimage - the journey continues

Last Updated: 7th October 2014  |  First published on: 7th October 2014

Thames Path Pilgrimage - the journey continues. By Steve Jenkins Express trains passing through are an unusual response during morning prayer but it worked for Bishop John and two dozen fellow walkers on stage 7 of the Thames pilgrimage; journeying was the obvious subject of prayers.


Flog It! expert Thomas Plant values treasures in Caversham

Last Updated: 30th September 2014  |  First published on: 30th September 2014

Flog It! expert Thomas Plant values treasures in Caversham. Antiques expert Thomas Plant will be helping to make a wonderful noise in St Peter's Church, Caversham on Saturday, 11 October.


The Archbishop of Canterbury's speech on Iraq

Last Updated: 29th September 2014  |  First published on: 29th September 2014

The Archbishop of Canterbury's speech on Iraq. Archbishop Justin Welby spoke in the House of Lords on the Iraq crisis on Friday.


Heritage Lottery funding for Hillesden Church

Last Updated: 19th September 2014  |  First published on: 19th September 2014

Heritage Lottery funding for Hillesden Church. ALL Saints Church Hillesden, near Buckingham has received initial support of a £250,000 award from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the conservation, repair, development and promotion of the historic building, it was announced today.


Prime Minister praises "fantastic" school improvements

Last Updated: 24th January 2022  |  First published on: 19th September 2014

The Prime Minister David Cameron has praised a Church of England School that has been classified as good by government inspectors.


Still at the Cutting Edge

Last Updated: 19th September 2014  |  First published on: 19th September 2014

Still at the Cutting Edge. The Door explores how our original Cutting Edge Ministries have evolved as they celebrate more than a decade since they were launched.


Wantage and Grove see massive expansion

Last Updated: 25th January 2022  |  First published on: 19th September 2014

A youth worker is to be paid for by housing developers thanks to negotiations led by the Wantage Deanery Synod.


From frontline to theological college

Last Updated: 25th January 2022  |  First published on: 18th September 2014

Jason 'Griff' Griffiths joined the Army at 17. He tells Jo Duckles his journey from the frontline to theological college.


Rest a While at the Bucks County Show.

Last Updated: 28th August 2014  |  First published on: 28th August 2014

Rest a While at the Bucks County Show.. UP to 1,000 people took the opportunity to 'Rest A While' with free beverages and cake at the Bucks County Show.


Transformed atheist to speak at Oxford church

Last Updated: 18th August 2014  |  First published on: 18th August 2014

Transformed atheist to speak at Oxford church. ONE of America's most dynamic and engaging Christian speakers will be visiting Oxford on Wednesday 27 th August.

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