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Space and time to think in Amersham

First published on: 17th January 2014

Space and time to think in Amersham. SPRING term has started with a week of thoughtful reflection at St George's CE Infant School, Amersham.


Unique' Victorian radiator at St Mary's

First published on: 17th January 2014

Unique' Victorian radiator at St Mary's. A VICTORIAN radiator hidden inside St Mary's Church in Twyford is causing excitement among building experts.


Urdu interview for Bucks curate

First published on: 17th January 2014

Urdu interview for Bucks curate. A CURATE has given a media interview on a Christian television that reaches out to the Pakistani community.


Welcoming children and young people

First published on: 16th January 2014

Welcoming children and young people. MORE and more churches are being officially presented with awards recognising their work with children and young people.


"Ding dong the bells are going to chime..."

First published on: 16th January 2014

"Ding dong the bells are going to chime...". As Valentine's Day approaches the Door takes a look at how this Diocese is encouraging couples to tie the knot in its various beautiful churches, writes Debbie Dallimore.


Oxford Academy Students bowled over by former England cricket captain

First published on: 10th January 2014

Oxford Academy Students bowled over by former England cricket captain. Alec with Oxford academy pupils.


Bishop of Reading speaks on Revd Pete Jarvis

First published on: 8th January 2014

Bishop of Reading speaks on Revd Pete Jarvis. The Bishop of Reading has issued a statement on Pete Jarvis.


Bishop John's Christmas Day sermon

First published on: 24th December 2013

Bishop John's Christmas Day sermon. CHRISTMAS: THE ART OF TRANSLATION Question: how was God to translate his life and purpose into something we could understand?A translation company has recently launched a 'Think before you ink' campaign to highlight the risk of botched tattoos.


Faculty jurisdiction changes

First published on: 23rd December 2013

Faculty jurisdiction changes. New rules come into force on 1 January 2014.


Carol concert for adoption charity at Dorchester Abbey

First published on: 18th December 2013

The annual carol concert at Dorchester Abbey raised £1,000 for the charity Parents and Children Together (PACT).

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