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Prayer Bulletin

The Church will continue to be open for private prayer between 11am and 3pm. Please continue to pray for: Annie and Adrian and those on the care team, looking after Annie’s daily needs For those at home who feel cut off in their isolation. the work of the Hospital Chaplains offering outstanding support to staff, patients and families for Connie Roberts (Meg’s…

Letter from the Rector – March 2021

A warm greeting to everyone as we begin to see the buds and shoots of spring breaking forth on trees and bushes in gardens and hedgerows. I write this following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the path through lockdown, giving us a focus for the hope and assurance which we hold as Christians. I encourage you as we use this season of…

Invitation to return to congregational worship

Dear fellow-worshippers at St. Bartholomew’s: You may be aware that during these two months when I have led worship with a small group from the church, that we were in fact permitted to hold services for as many as could safely attend. We chose to exercise abundant caution by broadcasting to the congregation from church by Zoom into your homes. Several changes…

This week’s requests from Witney FoodBank

The Foodbank are now short of the following: Tinned items – custard, fruit, Rice pudding, vegetables EXCEPT Sweetcorn, Potatoes, Hot-dogs, corned beef, pasta. Also: Fruit squash, Long-life milk, jam, gravy granules. It is possible to donate ‘in person’ by going to the back of the Cottsway building, through wooden gates, and placing items in the Trolley put there for the purpose. Open…

Prayer Bulletin

The Church will continue to be open for private prayer between 11am and 3pm. Please continue to pray for: Annie and Adrian and those on the care team, looking after Annie’s daily needs For those at home who feel cut off in their isolation. Jenny Hall and her two sons following the death of Simon whose funeral is on 24th February the…

Come and See

These days of separation may have raised questions about your faith. Or you may have family or friends who might want to reflect on some of the deep concerns. Go to this link  How to ask deep questions of faith (anglican.org) and register to find out!