Many of you will be aware of the recent pastoral statement on civil partnerships released on 22nd January by the House of Bishops. It attracted significant press interest and it immediately became a source of considerable distress for many within…
The Lord’s Prayer Sermon Series: ‘Thy kingdom come, they will be done’
Sermon preached by Bishop Humphrey Southern, Principal of Ripon College, Cuddesdon on Sunday 7th April at the Benefice service at St Mary’s, Garsington. John 12. 1-8. Hard/Soft. Leave/Remain. People’s vote/respect the referendum. And now ‘Flextension’ … What a good moment to be encouraged,…
The Lord’s Prayer Sermon Series: ‘Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name’
Sermon preached by Rev’d Jane Hemming, Diocesan Director of Ordinands for the Dorchester Area on Sunday 3rd March at the Benefice service at St Giles’, Horspath. Matthew 6:6-13 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 6 But whenever you pray, go into your room…
2019 Sermon Series on the Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer at the 10 am Benefice Service 2019 3rd March at St Giles’, Horspath Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name With Rev’d Jane Hemming, Diocesan Director of Ordinands for Dorchester area 7th April at St…
Bishop Steven gives his reflection on current debates and developments regarding human sexuality
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony” (Colossians 3.14) As a Bishop’s staff we spent some time recently reflecting on the Letter to the Colossians and our call to be a more Christ-like Church:…
Beatitude Sermon Series: Blessed are you when people revile you
Sermon preached by Venerable Olivia Graham, Archdeacon of Berkshire, at the Benefice Service on Sunday 7th October at St Mary’s, Garsington. Readings: Romans 8:31-end and Matthew 5:41-48 I believe that this is the last of the sermon series focussing on the…
Beatitude Sermon Series: Blessed are those who are persecuted
Sermon preached by Rev’d Dr Emma Pennington, Vicar of Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath on Sunday 2nd September 2018 as part of the Benefice Celebration Day at All Saints’ Cuddesdon. Readings: 2 Timothy 3: 10-17; John 15: 18-27 One of…
Hundreds Flock to the Festival
On Saturday the 7th July the eighth Festival of Prayer took place in glorious summer warmth at Ripon College Cuddesdon and All Saint’s church. Over 250 people from across the diocese and beyond gathered in the church to here the…
Annual Interfaith Friendship Walk
This year’s Interfaith Friendship Walk organised by the Oxford Council of Faiths takes place on Thursday 28th June. All are very welcome to join this important witness to interfaith harmony which begins at 5.30 pm. The walk then goes to:…
Beatitude Sermon Series: Blessed are the merciful
Sermon preached by Rt. Rev’d Humphrey Southern, Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon at All Saints’, Cuddesdon on Sunday 3rd June 2018. Readings: Exodus 34. 1-9. Matthew 18. 21-35. ‘Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy.’ There are…