BINGO! Saturday 16th December
Come and join us at Stanton Harcourt Village Hall. Doors open 6:30, Eyes down 7:30 Bar, Optional Christmas Fancy Dress (for a prize)
Author: Jo Hurst
St Giles Leaf Clear – November 2023
A HUGE thank you from our Rector, Jo, for the tremendous effort of many kind villagers who gave of their time to come and help clear the churchyards in Standlake of leaves. It was the most successful churchyard clear to date, and we are hugely grateful for everyone’s kindness is helping to keep this community … [Read more…]
From the Rectory: We Will Remember Them – November 2023
Little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung on the side wall of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and it seemed to fascinate the seven-year-old. “All those names,” he said to the minister. “Who are they?” “Well, they were people who used to go to this church,” explained the … [Read more…]
From the Rectory: Let us celebrate new things – September 2023
September is often the month when refreshed by our summer holidays, we hit the ground running. Given that most of us left full-time education a while ago, it is slightly odd that September still feels like a sort of new year. These patterns can become entrenched. We do things habitually, even though the reason we … [Read more…]
From the Rectory – July 23
Wonder, the Trinity and a chemistry lesson I like to wonder. Wonder at the stars when sitting outside on a crisp, clear evening. Wonder at birdsong first thing in the morning. Wonder at the miracle of life, love and everything in between. So, when recently I was asked to explain the Trinity to 100 primary … [Read more…]
Coronation Services – May 7 2023
There was a service at every Church in the Benefice to celebrate the Coronation and each village had its own community celebration later in the day. Rev Jo had breakfast at Stanton Hardcourt, Lunch in Northmoor, Tea in Standlake and then onto Yelford. Do you remember the Vicar of Dibley at Christmas? It was a … [Read more…]
Lambing Service April 2023
Children aged 0 – 93 enjoyed the Lambing Service in a barn at Church Farm, Northmoor. Cuddling lambs and lovely cake were also enjoyed
From the Rectory – April 2023
Rector’s Blog April 2023 Dear Friends, This Lent, for me, has been tinged with grief. The death of some dear parishioners, some of whom I counted as friends, has ensured that these last few weeks have been lived in a minor key. As I reflect on the meaning of Lent – to become more aware … [Read more…]
Bishop Steven’s Blog
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From the Rectory – February 2023
Dear Friends, By the time you read this the Christmas decorations and fairy lights will be carefully packed away and the nights a little lighter. Although the bright colours and sparkles may have been neatly boxed up until next Christmas, I am sure by now you will have seen some of God’s handiwork and colour … [Read more…]