Estelle Morris and Bishop Alan in conversation in Newbury
First published on: 14th November 2019The former education Secretary Baroness Estelle Morris encouraged Church school governors at a special Diocesan event.
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Jane Austen's Kintbury connection
First published on: 10th December 2019Jane Austen's Kintbury connection. Following a successful celebration of Jane Austen's connection with Kintbury last year, St Mary's Church recently hosted an afternoon of events for a group of enthusiasts from Denman College in Marcham.
Welcoming Bishop Olivia
First published on: 8th January 2020Welcoming Bishop Olivia. A WELCOME service on Saturday marked the official start of the Rt Revd Olivia Graham's ministry as the Bishop of Reading.
Hidden treasures discovered in continuing conservation at St Paul's
First published on: 8th January 2020Hidden treasures discovered in continuing conservation at St Paul's. HIDDEN treasures have been found during full-scale biodiversity surveys that started as part of a tree protection plan in a Berkshire churchyard.
Minster man named as new Archdeacon of Berkshire
First published on: 22nd January 2020The Diocese of Oxford is delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Stephen Pullin from Reading Minster is to become the new Archdeacon of Berkshire.
Serving to build community in Thatcham
First published on: 23rd January 2020St Barnabas Church, Thatcham, is 'walking the walk' in its partnership with the local school.
Christmas funding boost for Berkshire church
First published on: 9th March 2020A rural Berkshire church will be celebrating this Christmas as the National Churches Trust has confirmed a grant of £15,000.
Award-winning Berkshire churchyard team joins a national drive for more community gardens
First published on: 9th March 2020A national scheme to create community gardens using the world's most famous Bible verses has enlisted the help of an award-winning Berkshire church that prides itself on its idyllic outside space.
Marking the Week of Prayer for World Peace in Newbury
First published on: 2nd June 2020Marking the Week of Prayer for World Peace in Newbury. CHRISTIANS attended Muslim Friday prayers and Muslims attended a Sunday church service to stand in solidarity together and to pray for greater understanding and peace in the world.
Hundreds of new boots for refugees
First published on: 2nd June 2020Hundreds of new boots for refugees. A NEW charity launched by a Wokingham church music director is providing much-needed footwear for refugees in Calais and Dunkirk.