Come and See – Lots of people are asking deep questions of faith at this time. Come and See is an invitation to everyone and anyone who feels adrift in this pandemic, whether or not they know anything about the Christian faith. We are offering a new ‘Discipleship Explored’ Course beginning this Monday 1st February at 7.30pm This is an 8 week course exploring discipleship from the book of Philippians, with video clips & discussion groups, or if you would prefer to sign up to daily reflections, please follow this link
Come and See Lent Course - starts Thursday 25th Feb 2021 at 2pm. Click here for the Zoom link.
Benefice Newsletter
The Newsletter for Sunday 28th Feb 2021 follow this here
Zoom Coffee Lounge - will be open each Friday between 11.00am – 12.00noon for anyone who would like company, fellowship or someone to talk to
please click here
Resources
10.00am Sunday worship from the Oxford Diocese
9.00am Sunday worship from the Church of England
There's Diocesan Worship on Sundays and Holy Days on 01865 920930. You need to dial 0 for the short service or 1 for the full Church at Home
Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line. The line – which is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind.
For anyone caring for someone in a care home or elsewhere, please click here for Visual Prayers at the bedside.
If anyone wishes to follow a liturgy for a funeral service they are unable to attend please click here
Reflections from Bishop Steven
Please click here
Bishop Steven podcast – A word for the weary
Bishop Steven podcast – Lamb of God
Bishop Steven podcast - You shall go out with joy
Prayer Resources
Daily prayer online
Daily prayer app Apple or Android
Lectio365 daily devotional prayer app Apple or Android
Bible app on your phone, click here or the Bible in one year are some examples
Wellbeing
Family life during lockdown This helpful guide has been put together by a range of agencies including the local NHS, local authorities and the Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership
Church of England supporting good Mental Health
Soul time Christian meditation & Mindfulness app for Apple or Android
3 minute retreat app Apple or Android or online
Sacred space online or Apple or Android
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time as we come together to work out how to do things differently but still staying connected.