Exploring Spirituality Programme 2019

Click here to download The Exploring Spirituality Programme 2019 booklet ESP 2019 v2

#Everyday Faith

The Church of England invites you on a journey to discover God throughout your everyday lives. Find out more information here.

There are also apps you can download to assist in prayer:

Pray as you go (also online)

Reimagining the Examen

Benefice YouTube Videos now online

The Benefice has a new YouTube channel. Please do take a look at two online videos

a computer generated visualisation for a new interior for St Mary's - part of the Inspiring Change Part 2 initiative

a montage of photos celebrating the 2019 Flower Festival

Thursday 31st October: Israel's Prophets: Telling the truth - fearlessly, 2.30 - 4 pm, Holy Trinity. The first of 3 sessions looking at several Old Testament prophets.

Sunday 10th November: Holy Trinity Choral Evensong 6 pm

Friday 15th November: Lights of Remembrance 5 - 7.30 pm, St. John's, Hailey. Come along, and light candles in memory of loved ones. Mulled wine and hot dogs will be served.

Festival Dates 2019-20

S Augustine said ‘In the house of God there is never-ending festival’. Here are upcoming festivals being celebrated at St Mary's

2019

Witney Wonderland Friday 29th November 5 pm

Witney Wonderland Christmas Stalls Saturday 30th November 11am - 4pm

Witney Wonderland Gala Ball Sunday 6th December

2020

Beer Festival Saturday 9 May

Food Festival Saturday 16 May

Oktoberfest Saturday 12 September

Festival Dates 2019

The Witney Feast: Saturday 14th - Tuesday 17th Sep. The programme includes

The Oktoberfest: Saturday 14th Sep, 12noon

Civic Service followed by Gallopers Service: Sunday 15th Sept, 6pm

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Raise the roof

Severe winter frosts have destroyed the limestone slates on St Mary’s Roof. We need to replace them before winter sets in. Local Witney people have already sponsored 2,200 slates. Only 1,800 slates to go!!

Please Sponsor a Slate for £10. Your civic landmark church needs you!

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Accounts

Our stewardship enables us to fulfil God's call and share in God's mission

The Church is the new creation, it is life and joy, it is the sacramental fellowship in which we share the ultimate purpose of God, made real for us now in our hearing the Word and sharing the Sacrament.
Rowan Williams

Click here to download the 2018 Annual Report and Accounts

Safeguarding: who to contact in an emergency

If a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention, call the emergency services on 999. If there are concerns about their immediate welfare, don’t delay: call Children and Adult’s Social care on 0345 050 7666 or the MASH Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team: 0800 833408

Also please inform your Parish Safeguarding officer, Alison, on 07884 074812 or her Deputy, Ness, on 07774524756 or Pauline on 01993 648136 that you have contacted them.

Safeguarding: who to contact with concerns

For all safeguarding concerns please immediately inform your Parish Safeguarding Officer, Alison, on 07884 074812 or her Deputy, Ness, on 07774524756 or Pauline on 01993 648136. You can also email concerns to safeguarding@witneyparish.org.uk

If you are unsure or worried about how serious a situation is, contact one of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers, Stuart Nimmo, on 01865 208290 or Sophie Harney on 01865 208295.