Taken from the Diocesan e-news:

“Are you looking for some time out? This is the perfect time of the year to try a Pilgrim Path. The Revd Sally Welch, with the help of a team in Chipping Norton Deanery, has created a whole series of Pilgrim Paths, together with some great resources to help you reflect and pray as you make your spiritual journey through some beautiful places. There is a Pilgrim Path based on the Beatitudes, and one on Sensing Creation… May the road rise to meet you, and the wind be always at  your back!”    Judy French, Archdeacon of Dorchester

https://pilgrimpaths.info/

The ten circular walks on the website can be downloaded and printed out or download onto a phone or tablet to take on the walks. There are also details of the guided walks and links to other relevant websites.

Read the latest Church News here: 210719 – 280719 Trinity 5 and 6

We will be having a BBQ Lunch after the United Benefice Service in Milton on Sunday 21 July from 12 noon.

N.B. The Sunday service will start at 11am.

It is a chance for everyone in the Benefice to come together – baptism families, wedding couples and all who are part of this Benefice are invited to share in a lunch.

We hope to be outside (weather permitting). Bring something to sit on (a rug or a chair) your own drinks and something to share – a salad or a pudding.

RSVP by Monday 15 July to help us with numbers and let us know what you are bringing. Email [email protected]

Friends of St John the Baptist Church, Fifield.  The Friends are holding a Barbecue Picnic on Sunday 21^st July in the gardens of Old Housing.  On offer will be Barbecued sausages, a special sauce, baps, salads, trifles, soft drinks and a glass of wine plus bring your-own-bottle.  There will be a Tombola, a book stall and other sales tables.  Tickets are £6 to Friends’ Members and £7 to non-members.  Contact Tina Palmer 01993 830517, or [email protected] for more information and tickets.

Could you do with some Breathing Space?

Read the latest Church News here: 070719 – 140719 Trinity 3 and 4 050719

After the success of our first Death Cafe last month we are hosting our next Death Cafe in the pub. Do join us on Friday 5 July 2-3pm in the Wychwood Inn for some lively conversation.

If you are not sure what it’s all about, here are just a few of the things that came up at the last Death Cafe:

• I really must update my will.
• I have all these ideas for my funeral including lots of song choices. What do I do with them and who do I tell?
• What do you say to children if a sibling died before they were born?
• Would you prefer to be buried or cremated?
• What do you think actually happens at the moment of death?
• The sorts of things you can do at a funeral nowadays – ways to make it personal.

And here’s the blurb:

What is Death Café?

At a Death Cafe people meet to discuss death, over some refreshments, most people who attend a Death Café are surprised that the discussion is not morbid or depressing but often lively, and informative. As one person put it: Death is inevitable so why not talk about it.

A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

Death Café is offered:

– In an accessible, respectful and confidential space

– With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action

– Alongside refreshing drinks – and cake!

Come and support this coffee morning in Shipton church.  The bell tower will also be open.  There will be information available on the church roof and improvements to the church. Spread the word. Donations of cakes would be very welcome. Please contact Mike and Joy Brooks 01993 830014.

You can read the latest Church News here: 230619 – 300619 Trinity 1 (Fifield Patronal) and Trinity 2

Take a look at the photos from this special service courtesy of Alan Vickers on our facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/WychwoodBenefice/

Dedication of the Bells of St Mary’s Sunday 9 June 6pm

All are welcome to attend this special service where the Bishop of Dorchester will bless the bells in Shipton.

This is a chance to celebrate the return of the bells and to thank all those who have helped make it possible.

The service will be followed by refreshments.