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A message from Archdeacon Rachel Mann

The Ven. Dr Rachel Mann, Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton, has shared the following message ahead of an upcoming leave of absence, beginning Friday 21st March, for at least three months. We hold Rachel in our thoughts and prayers and wish her the best...

Oxford Bubble Church launch to welcome families into church

A new kind of church is coming to Woodley next month as St John’s the Evangelist launches Bubble Church, the first in our diocese! The vicar, the Revd Mark Nam, is introducing the service to encourage more young families to come to church. He said: “We...
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Some light in the darkness of the Percy affair?

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A message from Archdeacon Rachel Mann

The Ven. Dr Rachel Mann, Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton, has shared the following...

Oxford Bubble Church launch to welcome families into church

A new kind of church is coming to Woodley next month as St John’s...

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After months of careful discernment, design, and refinement, the Diocese of Wisconsin has officially...

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The evening of March 8, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels launched a violent attack on...