God in the Life of…
Inspiring stories from people across the diocese.
PRAYER DIARY
- Prayer for: 22nd September 2020The Lee Benefice. For finding a new incumbent for the four parishes of this rural benefice, where a small number of people are keeping the church alive. For those who have been through the trauma of losing their farms and homes to the HS2 scheme.
In strange times spare a thought for the hardworking farmers whose work means fresh food is available in our shops. And why not say thank you to them with these excellent resources from the Arthur Rank Centre
Harvest 2020: Thank you to our farmers!
www.oxford.anglican.org
Harvest is fast approaching in what’s been the strangest year of most of our lives. So it’s time to celebrate...
Meet the UK’s youngest novice nun
God in the life of..., News, Pathways, Pathways LiveAt 26 Joanna Hollins is the youngest novice nun in an Anglican community in the UK. Joanna, who grew up in the Diocese of Oxford, now lives in the idyllic Tymawr Convent in Wales.
God in the life of Lydia Messling
God in the life of...Lydia Messling’s love of creation inspires her faith, her studies and her
jobs as she works to make a difference to the environment.
David Benskin
God in the life of..., PathwaysOrdinand David Benskin has proved wrong the people at school who told him and his classmates the best work they…
God in the Life Of the Revd Canon Dr Peter Groves
God in the life of..., Oxford Area News, PathwaysTHE rhythm of prayer that is part of the Revd Canon Dr Peter Groves’ daily life helps sustain him in his busy and varied ministry. Peter, the Acting Archdeacon of Oxford, tells Jo Duckles his story.
God in the life of the Rt Revd Olivia Graham
God in the life of...Bishop Olivia talks about her journey from Archdeacon of Berkshire to becoming the Bishop of Reading. Consecrated in December, Bishop Olivia is the first female bishop in the Diocese of Oxford.
The Revd Canon David Tyler
God in the life of..., PathwaysThe Revd Canon David Tyler grew up in a non-Christian household and first encountered God in his teens. David became a chartered accountant before ordination and is about to become the Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester. Here is his story.
Tim Hewes
God in the life of..., PathwaysWould you be prepared to be arrested twice in one day for non-violent direct action as part of a movement of people passionate about ending climate chaos? The retired dentist and part-time priest Tim Hewes did just that.
Revd Dr Beren Hartless
God in the life of...The Revd Dr Beren Hartless was ordained priest in 1994. As the 25th anniversary of her ordination approaches, Beren describes to Jo Duckles her journey to faith and her call to ministry.
Tim Ford
God in the life of...Tim Ford, 24, prays regularly and refuses to let cerebral palsy, a condition that means he is non-verbal and a permanent wheelchair user, stop him living a rich life.
Sachin Matthew
God in the life of...Sachin Mathew came to Oxford from India. He was born in Chennai in India, a native of Kerala, and moved…