Diocese of Oxford: the DoorNews from the Diocese of Oxford: the DoorEngaging with God Through Music- April 30, 2008 For Rachel Shearer, being a Christian is a matter of practicalities. Her commitment to helping build up her church's outreach to the young families of Abingdon, in South Oxfordshire, is a prime example of someone living out their faith.http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6526/ May Madrigals on Magdalen Tower- April 30, 2008 As the sun rises above the Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford on 1 May, the sound of choristers will signal the official start of traditional May Day celebrations in the city.http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6525/ Renewed Calls by Christians for Action on World Debt- April 30, 2008 Thousands of Christians will converge on Birmingham in May to mark the tenth anniversary of the Jubilee 2000 chain, which marked the beginning of public protests to end Third World debt.http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6523/ Celebrating Easter in Church Schools- April 9, 2008 As Easter fell so early this year, school holidays were delayed for many children until well after Easter.http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6460/ 'We had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel'- April 9, 2008 One day I'd like to write a book entitled 'Seemed a Good Idea at the Time.'http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6459/ Vision for the Future- April 9, 2008 As a member of World Vision's Youth Ambassador Team for 2008 one of the first events I was involved in was a visit to the Houses of Parliament - a new one for me!http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6458/ Buying Local- April 9, 2008 Local Flavours: food and Drink from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, showcases local food producers in the Diocese.http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6457/ A Shot of Prayer- April 9, 2008 David Winter's hugely successful Espresso Bible (2007) has been followed by Espresso Prayers.http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6456/ Rural Realities of Church in Countryside- April 9, 2008 'The rural church is facing huge challenges, yet there are many exciting initiatives taking place in the countryside.'http://www.oxford.anglican.org/page/6455/ |