Garsington PCC met on 22nd June. Emma presented the Mission Action Plan which had been devised in January (a copy is in the church) and agenda items were fitted around core goals. Martha reported on the financial state of the…
David’s cycle ride through Wales
Dear Friends and Family Well, I did finally make it to Holyhead – honestly I didn’t catch the train. By then Chepstow seemed a long time ago! The last morning was eventful – two punctures and the first rain that I had! I…
Report from the meeting of Horspath PCC
The safeguarding policy was signed and is now displayed in the porch. The PCC were pleased to have Emma back after her surgery and will send formal thanks to all those minsters who covered services. It was agreed that W.G.…
My yoke is easy and my burden is light
Sermon preached by Rev’d Dr Jonathan Arnold at St Mary’s Garsington and across the benefice on Sunday 9th July. Reading: Matthew 11: 20-end ‘Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart,…
House Martins Nesting in St Giles’
This summer we have become home to a family of house martins who have made their nest in the eaves of the porch of St Giles’ church in Horspath. Daily you can see the adult birds swooping into the porch…
St Mary’s Bookclub Choices
St Mary’s Book Group meets regularly to discuss ethical, religious and spiritual books. If you are interested in joining this group then please choose from the three books below: The Greening What if a Book Could Answer All Your Deepest…
Men of Magdalen Concert
A wonderful evening was had by all on last Thursday 29th June when the Academical Clerks of Magdalen College, Oxford came to sing at All Saints’ in Cuddesdon. The group of 10 young men make up the back rows of…
Horspath Nusery Ofsted Inspection
The Nursery was Ofsted inspected on Wednesday 21st June. We are very proud to announce that we received an overall GOOD. The Inspector was here from 7.45am until 5.45pm. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work and…
Obedience: Listening in love
Sermon preached by Rev’d Dr Emma Pennington at the Benefice Service on Sunday 2nd July in St Mary’s Garsington. Genesis 22:1-18; Matthew 10: 40-end In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.…
Festival of Prayer 2017
The Festival of Prayer takes place this year on Saturday 9th September from 10 am to 4.35 pm at Cuddesdon church and Ripon College. The day consists of workshops on different aspects of prayer and spirituality such as: Celtic prayer,…