The next books and dates for discussion for the St Mary’s Book Group are now ready for your diaries! Wednesday 30th May at 7.30pm An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor The prize winning writer Barbara Brown Taylor opens…
The Wildlife of St Giles’ Churchyard
In June 2001 St Giles’, Horspath was presented with an award from the Living Churchyard and Cemetery Project, a national project but sponsored by The Diocese of Oxford and BBOWT Wildlife Trust. The award states ” This churchyard has been…
Wondering at the Foot of the Cross
Sermon preached by Rev’d Dr Emma Pennington on Good Friday at All Saints’, Cuddesdon. I wonder, I wonder, what does the cross of Christ mean to you? It’s not often that we are called to go deeper, to look…
A Pastoral Update from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a letter following the end of the hearing which has recently taken place as part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Chichester. They affirm the Church’s…
Experience the Story of Easter in St Giles’
In St Giles’ Church, Horspth there is an opportunity for you to walk the Easter story in a series of interactive prayer stations. Please drop by anytime and enjoy this prayerful and quiet way to discover the joy of Easter…
Commemoration of the Centenary of Scott Holland’s Death
On 17th March it was the centenary of the death of Henry Scott Holland who is buried in the churchyard. To honour this great man, Mark Chapman held a symposium at the college where a number of people gave papers…
A Fond Farewell to David and Kate Rule
On Sunday 4th March there was an emotional farewell to two long standing and extremely dedicated members of St Giles’. David was instrumental in having all the pews covered in cushions, setting up the CD, organising countless concerts and many…
The Footsteps of Christ in Garsington
During the whole of Holy Week there is a display of a series of paintings by the Benedictine Sisters of Turvey Abbey that mark the journey of Jesus to the Cross in St Mary’s Church. These modern Stations enable you…
Scott Holland Centenary
Sermon preached by Canon Professor Mark Chapman at the Requiem mass held in honour of the centenary of the death of Henry Scott Holland on Saturday 17th March 2018, at All Saints’, Cuddesdon. Readings: l John 3: 2, 3; Matt…
International Sunday at Garsington
On Sunday 18th March a special International Day was held at Garsington with the aim of raising money and awareness of the work of USPG. At our fourth Sunday St Mary’s Breakfast Time, Canon Edgar Ruddock, a former USPG employee,…