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GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

Our churches are full of talented people who use their gifts to build up the church community. At a recent Benefice Service we listed some of the gifts each person has or would like to see, in our church life and worship.
Everyone has a gift to offer, which, with a little encouragement, can contribute to our Christian experience.
Sometimes we are not aware of our gifts, and need other people to point them out to us. The discernment of gifts is an ongoing process we’re all involved in. Here is the list we have started. Revd Anne Hartley, 31 Jan ’18

NEW Death Cafe  Friday 17 May 10.30-12 Benefice Centre

What is Death Cafe?

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!

Here are the services for:  Monthly poster May 2019

Read the latest Church News here:

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Here’s an overview of all that is happening over Easter.
The latest Church News can be read here 140419 – 210419 Palm Sunday Holy Week and Easter Day:

Easter and Holy Week:

Sat. 13 April Easter Egg trail and Mini Messy Church at Milton Church

A morning of activities. Come and join us any time from 10am till 12pm with crafts, refreshments and an Easter egg trail round the churchyard. We look forward to seeing you, it would be helpful to send an email to say you plan to join us and would make organising easier but is not obligatory

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Palm Sunday and Lent Lunch Sunday 14 April

The Palm Sunday United Benefice Service in Milton will start slightly later at 10am and will be followed by coffee and a simple Lent Lunch with activities for children, in Milton Village Hall from 11.30am.

Passover Supper: Wednesday 17 April 7pm, Fifield Parish Hall
On the Wednesday of Holy Week, we would like to invite you to Fifield Parish Hall for our Passover Supper. We welcome people of all ages to this event which is great for families, very interactive, and there are Easter Eggs to find and readings to be read by children and young people. As the evening unfolds we learn about the Jewish tradition of the “Passover meal” and reenact it from Jesus’ perspective at his Last Supper, with his disciples. Please R.S.V.P. to the office or call Catherine Hitchens 01993 831881 to book your place.

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion 18 April 7.30pm Milton Church

Good Friday: 19 April
On Good Friday we will have our family service in Milton church at 9.30, followed by hot cross buns.  After the service there is the opportunity to join in a leisurely walk across the countryside to Fifield for a picnic at 12noon. Of course, you could just drive up and bring your picnic. 12.45pm we leave for Idbury Church. 2pm is Idbury Hour at the Cross.

Good Friday Walk:
A reminder that you can join th e walk at any of the points along the way.
The itinerary is as follows:
10.30am Walk from Milton Church to Fifield
12noon “bring-your-own” Picnic at Fifield Church
12.45pm leave for Idbury Church
1.30pm arrive in Idbury
2pm Idbury Hour at the Cross

Easter Day Services:
9.30am Milton Family Easter Communion
11.00am Fifield BCP Easter Communion
11.00am Shipton Family Easter Communion in New Beaconsfield Hall

Here’s the Church News for 14 and 21 April 2019 140419 – 210419 Palm Sunday Holy Week and Easter Day

Join us on Saturday 13 April 10am-12 noon for some family fun. There will be an Easter Egg Trail and Craft Activities at St Simon and St Jude Church, Milton under Wychwood. Refreshments will also be served.