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CTiW – Witney Well Cafe

A message from CTiW Hi Everyone By now hopefully you should be aware of the Churches together Witney Well Cafe happening next Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning from 9.30 to 12.30. Do encourage your members to pop along on one of the days bringing a friend or neighbour for free cake and hot drinks. Each evening from Tuesday to Saturday, there…

Ukranian refugees – Barnabas Fund

Barnabas Fund are sending coats, blankets and warm clothing for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova. If you have any warm items – of any size – to donate, Martin and Nicky will be taking another load to the collection point in Swindon on Wednesday 30th March. Please bring them to church or contact Martin 07849357102 Thank you very much.

Andrea: our new Rector!

An update from Gill:- I am delighted to announce that following the interviews on Tuesday the Bishop of Dorchester has appointed Andrea Colbrook as our new Rector. We had 7 applicants and we interviewed 4 candidates. The panel felt that Andrea had a real calling to come to Ducklington We felt she met all the attributes that we were looking for in…

Greenbelt Festival

We’re somewhere to believe in We’re somewhere artistry meets activism, where the political meets the practical. We’re somewhere to come together once a year, where we’re as likely to dream up a better world as we are to dance and debate, to pray and to party.  We were founded a long time ago by a…

A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

God of compassion, Have mercy this day on the people of Ukraine. Restore to them the gift of peace. Grant wisdom to the governments of the world.  Bring good in the midst of evil and suffering, For the sake of Jesus Christ your Son, Who gave his life to bring peace to your world Amen. 

The Dorcas Project – read more about it

Inspired by the life of Dorcas in the Bible and her commitment to daily discipleship, Maria Skoyles used her experience as a textile designer to develop the Dorcas Dress Project, helping to protect craftsmanship and empower the voiceless in the fashion industry.  You can read more about it on the Diocesan website here.