Brought forward a week to 22nd June, Shiplake's Patronal Festival will feature a wonderful service and celebratory refreshments. Hope you can join us. Read more here:

If you are not able to get to church for whatever reason, the Anna team are happy to come to you, find out more here:

Shiplake Community Choir's summer concert will take place at Dunsden Church at 4pm on Sunday 29th June. It's a free event which will last about 50 minutes and all are welcome, read more below:

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You may be aware of the plaque commemorating J B O Hall before the altar rail in Harpsden Church, and may have wondered whose it was and why it is there. Find out here:

What are your guidelines? Read more here:

The Ascension Day Picnic on the 29th May at Harpsden was a great success, read about it here:

Last month I was privileged to listen to Bishop Mary’s address on Justice and Trust. Such was the calibre of her words, I felt it needed a larger audience. Hence, with her permission, I produce it here for you:

Do you have a question about church buildings you'd like the Diocese to answer? The Diocese is running online drop-in sessions where you can ask the Church Buildings team anything. See here for details:

If you are not able to get to church for whatever reason, the Anna team are happy to come to you whether for a visit or to enable you receive the sacrament of the consecrated bread and wine within your home. Please see here for more information:

Please read the article below for information on what to do in a health emergency during a service or church activity:

Shiplake Handbell ringers meet on a Friday morning and would love to welcome new members, no experience necessary. See below for more information:

Thank you to those who have come forward already. There are a number of opportunities available for supporting your church and local community, please see the notice for more information:

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Babies at a mission hospital in Uganda are benefiting from lovely knitted hats and jumpers, see the attached file for more information and how to help:

Please find below notes on the best time to contact the clergy and a note on Zoom meetings: