Wild Isles. Click here to see Bishop Steven's message. It is a must watch: the biblical imperative for Christians to invest resources to restore nature alongside working towards net zero.
Ecumenical group reflecting on the book ‘No Body But Yours - Lent reflections on a prayer by Teresa of Avila’ by Paul Cox. 10:30-12noon Fridays in March From Friday 3 to 31 March At the home of Jenny Loder 75 Loyd Road Didcot Book with Jenny Loder 01235 510199 or Josie Midwinter 01235 759398Outdoor Church for Lent - Looking for life with a pause for praise and prayer - Led by Rev Louise26 Feb 2.30 Blewbury PlaycloseSat 18th Mar 4pm – meet outside St Andrew’s church, HagbourneFriday 7th Upton? TBCModern Miracles 23 March - Led by Rev John Thursday 23rd March in the Benefice Meeting Room at Blewbury. Rev John will lead a discussion on modern miracles based on his recent research.Travel With Us To Narnia And Middle-Earth This LentIn the 1930s and 40s an informal group of like-minded Christian academics met frequently in Oxford to share and discuss their writing. They were known as 'The Inklings'. Two of them CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, have become world famous as authors of profound Christian insights and imagination. However, 75 years later, in our more diverse age, we might well ask if they still have anything to teach us.St Michael’s church is running four-week Lent course explores themes suited to Lent from the work of Tolkien and Lewis, led by author and Inklings expert, Julia Golding. Come to learn more about the themes of Middle-earth and Narnia, stay for friendly discussion and time for reflection. 'Lent with the Inklings' will hopefully have something to say to Christians as well as those who wouldn't give themselves that label. You are welcome to attend any (or all!) of the sessions.Week 1 - St Michael's Church Blewbury, Sunday, 26th February, 10.30amOf Rings and Turkish delight: Tackling temptationWeek 2 - Vale Room, Blewbury Village Hall, 8th March, 7.30 pmOf Orcs and Magician's Nephews: How to care for creationWeek 3 - Vale Room, Blewbury Village Hall, 15th March, 7.30 pmOf Wizardly Wisdom: What to do with the time that is given usWeek 4 - St Michael's Church Blewbury, Sunday, 26th March, 10.30amOf Mount Dooms and Kingly Lions: The importance of storyFor more information: julia@juliagolding.co.uk
24 kind of volunteers have each grade to create and illuminate a magical festive window display. Each window will be lit from dusk until 10 pm every evening from their given date until the end of 2022 and will display a number. Once opened that house will continue to light up every evening. Some will be easier to spot than others! Treat yourselves by wandering around the village to see if you can find them. Day by day, more and more windows will be on show for you, your kids, your family and friends to my marvel at. A map of the houses will be available to view on the Aston’s website and at the crib service at Saint Michaels church on Christmas Eve. Please do not enter anyone’s garden or driveway to look at the displays, the houses have been specifically chosen for their visibility from the road. If you enjoy this new bit of festive chair, and would like to make a donation please scan the QR code. The money will be equally split between the parish church Council and OxPat.org. The money they receive is distributed to organisations providing shelter, food, day centres, clothing, advice and medical care to people in need in Oxford. The QR code will take you to the PCC donation page. Once all the donations have been received they will give 50% to OxPat.
