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People, Prayers and Potatoes in Earley

First published on: 20th July 2015

People, Prayers and Potatoes in Earley. THIS September will see the first ever Messy Church Confirmation in the Diocese of Oxford.

David Cameron opens the new community room at Great Rollright CE Primary School

First published on: 16th July 2015

Pupils, staff, parents and members of the local community were all delighted to welcome the Prime Minister to Great Rollright Primary School.

New centre for training clergy and lay ministers in Portsmouth

First published on: 15th July 2015

Ripon College Cuddesdon and the Diocese of Portsmouth offer training for clergy and lay ministers based locally within the Portsmouth Diocese.

Retreat day for school children in Sulhmapstead

First published on: 15th July 2015

Retreat day for school children in Sulhmapstead. by Diana Bagshaw ON the hottest day of the year 13 children from the Sulhamstead and Upton Nervet CE Primary School were treated to the first peace and quiet themed retreat day organised by St Mary's Church.

Love Is service at Greyfriars, Reading

First published on: 8th July 2015

Love Is service at Greyfriars, Reading. CHILDREN from Church schools across Reading took part in craft activities, singing and drama, at the annual Love Is service for Year Six pupils at Greyfriars Church, Reading.

Response to Sunday trading announcement

First published on: 7th July 2015

Response to Sunday trading announcement. THE Church has responded to George Osborne's proposals that could see shops able to open for longer hours on Sundays.

Ordination sermon by Archdeacon of Buckingham

First published on: 6th July 2015

Sermon from the ordination service at Christ Church Cathedral on July 4 2015 by the Venerable Karen Gorham.

Headteachers challenged to feed the 55,000

First published on: 1st July 2015

Headteachers challenged to feed the 55,000. Year Five Pupils from Woodstock CE Primary School The Rt Revd Stephen Conway Headteachers were given a welcome day away from their busy school schedules at their annual diocesan conference in June.

Oxford University General Synod Constituency

First published on: 1st July 2015

Oxford University General Synod Constituency. For many years, Oxford University has had a dedicated General Synod Constituency, and has been able to elect its own member of the General Synod.

Church hall refurbishment

First published on: 26th June 2015

Church hall refurbishment. AFTER eight years of being locked up and not used, the church hall of St Mary and St John's Church in Oxford is now a hive of activity as restoration work has begun.