Author: Peter Wells

The Centre For Reflection

Address: Spring Ln, Aston Tirrold, Didcot OX11 9EJ

Phone: 01235 850423

Future  QUIET GARDEN TRUST dates which may be of interest to you – 6 June; 19 September; 28 November – 10 – 4pm.

SATURDAY 7 MARCH,  BREAD MAKING AND REFLECTIONS 10.30 – 3.30pm “Love is Come again like wheat that springs up green” Please join us for a day of bread making and reflections looking particularly at the Four Loves by C S Lewis. Materials supplied but please bring a mixing bowl and apron. Time for personal space. Bring and Share Lunch. Cost £15.

SATURDAY 14 MARCH DAY SEMINAR 10 – 4pm ST PATRICK: HIS LIFE AND LEGACY LED BY REV JOSIE MIDWINTER. There will be three sessions about St Patrick and there will be time for personal reflection and some group sharing. We will finish with a time of worship in the Celtic tradition. Cost: £15 including a light lunch.

THURSDAY 19 & 26 MARCH & 2 APRIL 10 – 1pm LENT COURSE LED BY REV RICHARD BITTLESTON – “When we know we’re helping; life is good” – Knowing how (and when) we can help is an art, regardless of what we can ‘do’. This short course explores both ancient and modern insights into being truly helpful, drawing freely from both religious and secular sources. Light lunch of soup at 12.30pm. Come to one or all mornings. Donation to the Centre for Reflection.

FRIDAY 1 MAY 7.30pm MOONRAKERS IN CONCERT (at the Church). It is very exciting to announce that these four Oxford based musicians will be making a return visit to Aston Tirrold. If you have not had the opportunity of seeing them perform live, this is your chance to enjoy their eclectic music, some from the classical and some from the folk tradition. Refreshments available. Tickets: £12 on the door or book through the Centre.

Please book any of the above events through the Centre for Reflection Email: ; Tel: 01235 850423

Festival of Prayer 2020

Festival of Prayer, Saturday 11 July
Ripon College, Cuddesdon

The Festival of Prayer, now in its tenth year, aims to enhance your spiritual life by offering different approaches to Christian prayer and spirituality. Featuring a keynote address from Gemma Simmonds CJ, thought-provoking workshops led by authors, speakers, teachers and clergy, one-to-one sessions on spiritual direction, as well as dedicated time and space for personal reflection.  
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Prayer Cycle for March

No.87 March 2020

This month our special focus is on Parish of St George’s Owlsmoor

  • Please pray for:
  • Vicar:                                                        The Revd Catherine Vaughan
  • Licensed Lay Minister:                        Penny Crane
  • Godly Play and Youth Leaders:   Linda & David Hewlett
  • Church Warden:                                     Brian Francis
  • PCC Sec:                                                      Bridget Crossley

Please pray for:

  • The project to renew the Church windows and all the administration tasks which need to be done before work can start.
  • For those in our congregation who are seriously unwell at the moment, especially those awaiting major surgery.
  • The recruitment of an organist for the 10am Sunday Eucharist.

Please give thanks for:

  • the generosity of people in the parish especially in our efforts to raise funds to renew our church windows

In the Deanery please pray:

  • St Michaels’ Sandhurst
    • For a deeper engagement with the Psalms as we explore them in a sermon series. For the Psalmathon on the 28 March. That people will experience the Psalms in a new way.
    • For our Choral Matins service on 29 March, that people will be come and experience a traditional form of service which may be new to them.
  • Woosehill
    • For continuing good progress as the Anglican and Methodist Ministers work more closely together
    • Continuing volunteer commitment for the various jobs around the church and the community
    • Give thanks for the positive results from the PMC.
    • For the ‘Learning to Pray’ Bible discussions and that lessons learnt will be implemented.
  • In the Deanery
    • For all the courses and special services during Lent – Ash Wednesday, Mothering Sunday and in Holy Week as we prepare for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day.
    • For all ordained and lay, who are finding the pilgrim path a lonely and dispiriting journey at the moment; that during Lent and Holy Week they will meet with Jesus face to face and rejoice at the sight.
    • For all who have been hurt by the recent statements from the senior church officers and by the way other church members have behaved towards them, especially where positions of authority have been abused to inflict deep and lasting pain.
  • In the Berkshire Archdeaconry – for the team as it begins to work together – for Bishop Olivia and Archdeacon Stephen Pullin in their new roles and for the interview process to find a new, full-time Associate Archdeacon.