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…
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,…
New path for St Giles’
Those of you who have been to St Giles’ recently will have seen the brand new path which has been laid in the churchyard. This is part of a long standing desire by the PCC to improve access to the…
Lent Series: At the Foot of the Cross
Thursdays during the Season of Lent in the restored Chancel of All Saints’, Cuddesdon at 8 pm with 45 minute talk followed by discussion and concluding with Compline by candlelight. 8th March At the Foot of the Cross with…
Gareth Malone Visits the Hub
On Friday 2nd February Cactus filming company descended on the Hub for a full day of shooting with Gareth Malone, famous for his work with community choirs. They were hoping to gather enough footage to make a pilot that could…
Lent Across the Benefice
Ash Wednesday To mark the beginning of Lent, a time of inner renewal and reflection, we will be holding a Communion Service with ashing at St Mary’s Garsington at 10.30 am on 14th February and 5.15pm in All Saints’, Cuddesdon.…