2013 calendar

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Dear FriendsOur calling throughout this year of 2013 (and every year of course) is to live in God's world, in God's way, with God's help. That's a high calling. And if we're to make any kind of a job of it we need each other's gifts, encouragement and company. There's no solo flying in the Christian life.

This calendar serves to remind us of that wider body by giving us information on events, meetings, conferences, special dates, etc which we might need, and it's presented in the context of the support services we might want to call on at some time in the year. Living Faith works on the basis of both high trust and high support: high trust that the skills, ideas and imagination are all around us in the local church and we can be trusted to get on with it; and high support in the people, materials, training and resources the diocese will make available to the local church to help us paint something beautiful and powerful. But the painting of the Kingdom remains a local activity. Each community in the diocese gets on with it in the way that works locally, with the people and the creativity we have at hand. In 2013 the resources offered will focus mostly on Creating Vibrant Christian Communities - the sort that attract, make people inquisitive and help them get in touch with their half-remembered dreams. Keep in touch with this calendar. It should be another fascinating year. I hope I'll see you at some point along the way.

Yours in Christ, +John

Who's whoThe Rt Revd John Pritchard Bishop of Oxford e [email protected]

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The Revd Amanda Bloor Chaplain to the Bishop e [email protected]

t 01865 208221

Christine Lodge PA to the Bishop e [email protected]

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Debbie Perry Administrative Assistant to the Bishop e [email protected]

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PRAYER FOR THE YEAR Living Jesus, inhabit our churches we pray so that our worship inspires all who come, our love is a revelation to others and our service of the community makes a real difference. So may we keep in step with you as you renew both your church and your world. Amen

Introduction

The Bishop of Dorchester The Rt Revd Colin Fletcher e [email protected] t 01865 208218

Area Offices:

The Archdeacon of Oxford The Venerable Martin Gorick (from Easter 2013) e [email protected] t 01865 208245

The Bishop of Buckingham The Rt Revd Alan Wilson e [email protected] t 01494 862173

The Archdeacon of Buckingham The Venerable Karen Gorham e [email protected] t 01865 208264

The Bishop of Reading The Rt Revd Andrew Proud e [email protected] t 0118 9841216

The Archdeacon of Berkshire The Venerable Norman Russell e [email protected] t 01635 552820

The Diocese of Oxford covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. In our Diocese we have: • More parishes and churches than any other

diocese in the Church of England• A population of 2,250,000 (2010)• 292 benefices • 619 parishes • 815 churches, of which more than 650 are

listed buildings • Around 55,000 people on our church electoral

rolls • Approximately 600 parochial clergy, plus

around 380 active retired clergy and 120 on non-parochial licences

• Around 290 Licensed Lay Ministers• Four bishops and three archdeacons• Around 45 Youth Ministers • 53,000 children attending our church schools.

Note: Possible changes to Archdeaconry boundaries were in discussion at time of printing this calendar.

About us

Priorities for 2012 Bullet white

What we doThe Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) exists to serve God in all aspects of the educational work of the Church, providing pastoral and professional support to 280 schools and academies serving 53,000 pupils across the nine local authority areas within the diocese. We work to enable children and young people to develop academically, spiritually, morally and socially and to offer them an experience of the Christian faith. The DBE seeks not only to fulfil its statutory duties, and monitor standards, but also to work closely with schools and parishes to put children and young people at the heart of our diocesan mission. We work closely with local authority partners to improve the facilities of existing schools and academies, support the conversion of schools to academies where appropriate and establish new schools/academies, particularly in areas where there is a scarcity of Church of England places. Specifically, we:

• Offer support and advice on developing children and young people's spirituality and their personal, social, cultural and moral education.

• Appoint and support Foundation Governors for all church schools.

• Provide training both centrally and locally, for teachers, other school staff and governors, sometimes in conjunction with other training partners or local authorities.

• Provide guidance on developing a Christian ethos and a Christian perspective on all aspects of school life for young people.

• Offer pastoral and professional support for church schools in all aspects of leadership, management and governance.

• Support and advise school leaders on religious education, collective worship and the Anglican inspection process for church schools (SIAS).

• Approve all new building, alterations and refurbishment to Voluntary Aided schools.

• Are responsible for running sponsored academies.

Priorities for 2013 To promote and support the

distinctiveness and effectiveness of church schools.

To continue to develop the quality of religious education and collective worship in all schools.

To facilitate new opportunities for church schools and the DBE from local, regional and national education partnerships, strategies and programmes.

We are proud of the distinctive and inclusive ethos of our church schools, and we work to make it possible for any parent to choose a Church of England school, regardless of their faith or background.

Who's who

SCHOOLS TEAM: 01865 208242 Anne Davey Director e [email protected] Fiona Craig Deputy Director (School Effectiveness) e [email protected] Gordon Joyner Deputy Director (Resources) e [email protected] Janet Bartlett Schools Adviser e [email protected] Penny Bingham Governor Services Administrator e [email protected] Eddie Carmichael Schools Adviser e [email protected]

Jo Fageant Assistant Director (RE and SIAS) e [email protected] Liz Harrison Premises Officer e [email protected] Christine Jones Appeals Officer e [email protected] Tracy Richardson PA to Director and SIAS Administrator e [email protected] Robin Sharples Schools Adviser e [email protected] Lesley Turville Schools Adviser e [email protected]

Schools and Education

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Glebe Cttee meeting

Multi-ParishBenefice DayConference

Mission in the World Strategy Development Group meeting

Board ofMission meeting

Dept ofMission meeting

DiocesanAdvisory Committee meeting

Plough WednesdayTel: 01608 686749

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Baptism ofChrist

Epiphany

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins

Conversion of St Paul

Education Sunday HomelessnessSunday

Area Deans/Lay Chairs Day

Installation ofHonorary Canons

Launch of 'Food Matters'www.foodmatters.org.uk

LAUNCH OF 'FOOD MATTERS' ON 24 JANUARY - www.foodmatters.org.uk

© Linda Benton (artist)

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Multi-Parish Benefice Day Conference on 26 January. 'The Song of the People' - Music in the rural multi-parish Benefice. Phone 01865 208246 or email [email protected] for information and booking form.

Our purpose is to create a caring, sustainable and growing Christian presence in every partof the Diocese of Oxford.

Proverbs 16:3Commit your work to the LORD,

and your plans will be established.”“2013January

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Mission in the WorldWHY?Christians are called to make the world a better place. It’s our mission. Church has been called ‘an unlikely coalition of justice-seeking friends’ and such coalitions are at work across the Diocese of Oxford, making a fantastic contribution to the transformation of individuals and communities. The Mission in the World Group celebrates these activities, encourages and resources them, and constantly seeks ways to maximise their impact.

WHAT?The Mission in the World Team (seven officers, all but one of whom are part-time) supports a large network of volunteers, who bring passion and expertise to a vast array of themes, including: rural issues, the environment, mission to work and economic life, disability, mental health and wellbeing, the spiritual care of older people, international development and global issues, pastoral care, and urban life and faith.

Our focus for 2013 is to build upon last year's ‘Making a Difference’ year, continuing to promote our resources for action and reflection. In addition, as part of the 2013 diocesan year of 'Creating Vibrant Christian Communities' we will be running events on the link between community engagement (urban and rural) and church growth. Susan van Beveren

Mission to Work and Economic Life Adviser (Berkshire) e [email protected] t 0118 956 6960

Wendy Bryant Disability Adviser e [email protected] t 07813 338129

Joanna Collicutt Adviser for the Spiritual Care of Older People e [email protected] t 07583 917898

Glyn Evans Diocesan Rural Officer e [email protected] t 01608 686749

Matt Freer Environment Officer e [email protected] t 01865 208745

Helen Keely Administrative Assistant e [email protected] t 01865 208214

Maranda St John Nicolle Diocesan World Development Adviser e [email protected] t 01235 850 267

HOW?• Training events and resource days: open to all,

usually for nominal or subsidised fees. • Multi-media resources, including written factsheets

and guides (eg ‘Welcome, Inclusion, Respect’ on disability); an environment blog (see http://earthingfaith.org); a DVD ‘Reaching Out: A Practical Guide to Pastoral Caring’.

• Access to experts on many themes, e.g. health and social care, world politics, domestic situations.

• Information and support network (e.g. on fair-trade; urban deprivation; older people’s issues; pastoral care challenges).

If you feel we can help you, or if you have something to offer, please contact the Social Responsibility Adviser:

Alison Webster: Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01865 208213

Who's whoPhoto by Elizabeth Perry

Department of Mission




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Fairtrade Fortnight begins

The Windmill Fairtrade shop in Headington, Oxford. (Photo by KT Bruce)

Pilgrims on the Sea of Galilee when they joined the Diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land in October 2010. Follow the 2013 pilgrimage herehttp://oxfordholylandpilgrimage2013.blogspot.co.uk/

Candlemas

General Synod begins

National Marriage Week begins.

General Synod ends

St Valentine's Day

Shrove Tuesday

Ash Wednesday

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Lent 2

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Please pray for Bishops John, Colin and Andrew and thepilgrims from the Diocese who will be in the Holy Land from 25 February to 6 March. You can follow their progress online at http://oxfordholylandpilgrimage2013.blogspot.co.uk/

'Good News for Young People' will be running from 1 Feb - 14 March. There are day and evening events in Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire areas. Email [email protected] for further information and to book your place or phone 01865 208252.


Micah 6.8What does the LORD require of

you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with

your God?”“2013February

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What we doAt the very end of Matthew’s Gospel, just before he ascends to heaven, Jesus gives to those who follow him his “Great Commission”:

‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’

The Making Disciples team exists to support people, parishes and deaneries around the diocese as they seek to undertake this core task left by Jesus to his Church. We:

• Help Christians reach out to others, enabling people to make beginnings in faith and to be encouraged at all stages in their Christian journey

• Work for a Church where children and young people are valued, nurtured and protected

• Aim to inspire generous giving that enables parishes to be well resourced for mission and ministry

• Resource strategic thinking and decision-making at parish and deanery level, helping disciples witness to Jesus through their presence, life and work.

Michael Beasley Director of Mission e [email protected] t 01865 208251 Stephen Barber Safeguarding Children Officer e [email protected] t 01865 208290

Ian Macdonald Diocesan Youth Adviser e [email protected] t 01865 208253

Yvonne Morris Diocesan Children’s Adviser e [email protected] t 01865 208255

Robin Brunner-Ellis Christian Giving and Fundraising Adviser e [email protected] t 01865 208254

Andrew Gear Parish Development Adviser - Bucks e [email protected] t 01865 208256

Olivia Graham Parish Development Adviser - Oxford e [email protected] t 01865 208246

Catharine Morris Parish Development Adviser - Berks e [email protected] t 01865 208296

Peter Morgan New Communities Development Officer e [email protected] t 07429 440468

Melanie Hawgood - Administrator e [email protected] t 01865 208252

Carolyn Main - Administrator e [email protected] t 01865 208288

Jeni Hobbs - Administrator e [email protected] t 01865 208288

Who's who

To support 'Good News for Young People' - training events taking place around the diocese early in 2013.

A diocesan conference 'Leading your Church into Growth' is taking place in April 2013.

To work with the network of parish stewardship promoters to help churches think about how to develop 'Friends of' schemes.

To support mission action planning taking place in deaneries, benefices and parishes.

PRIORITIES FOR 2013

Making Disciples Team


Lent 3

Lent 4 Mothering Sunday

Lent 5

Palm Sunday

Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter Day British Summertime begins

Glebe andBuildings Cttee meeting


Board of Education meeting

Diocesan SynodDiocesanAdvisory Committee meeting


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St David's Day

Blessing of Oilsat Christ ChurchCathedral at 11am

St Mary the Virgin, Speen - one of the churches from the Oxford Diocesan Pilgrimage. More information at http://odbf.co.uk/kHbcoF

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REMEMBER MOTHERING SUNDAY ON 10 MARCH. Resources and details of 'Make a Mother's Day' campaign from Mother's Union - http://muoxford.org.uk/Tel: 01865 726308

Diocesan Church House will be closed on Maundy Thursday and will re-open on 2 April


Matthew 28.19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit.”“2013March

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What we doThe task of most Christians is to be disciples of Jesus Christ in the world, living lives that give honour to God, being to the best of our ability what God has called us to be – mother, builder, physicist or shop keeper – and witnessing to Christ through our conduct, speech and values. Our churches exist to resource disciples in these tasks, or as the writer of Ephesians would say, “to equip God’s people for work in his service, for building up the body of Christ”.

Within the Department of Mission, the Mission through Ministry team identifies, trains and develops ordained and licensed ministers whose work it is to help people worship God and live as disciples of Jesus in the world.

• Our diocese produces six per cent of new clergy for the Church of England. We work with those who offer for ministry to help them discern their call, prepare for selection and undertake training for their future ministries

• We have around 150 curates. We support their training, helping them reflect on all they are learning as they serve in parishes around the diocese

• We have about 30 people in training for licensed lay ministry at any one time and support the 350 people who serve through such ministry in parishes

• We provide ongoing training, known as continuing ministerial development, to the 650 clergy found in every community in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

Jules Cave Bergquist Diocesan Director of Ordinands e [email protected] t 01865 208260

David Heslop Director of Ordinands (Berkshire) e [email protected] t 01865 208261

Caroline Windley Director of Ordinands (Bucks) and Adviser in Vocational Development e [email protected] t 01865 208283

Beren Hartless - Director of Initial Ministerial Education (Curates) e [email protected] t 01865 208258

Phillip Tovey Deputy Warden of Licensed Lay Ministry e [email protected] t 01865 208212

Keith Beech-Gruneberg Director of Local Ministry Training e [email protected] t 01865 208282

Angela Tilby Continuing Ministerial Education Adviser e [email protected] t 01865 208760

Sue Foley - Administrator (Oxford and Berkshire Directors of Ordinands) e [email protected] t 01865 208291

Sheila Townsend - Administrator (Curates and Local Ministry Training) e [email protected] t 01865 208277

Mandi Bowden - Administrator (Licensed Lay Ministry) e [email protected] t 01865 208249

Who's who

To nurture the increasing numbers of people (currently around 140) offering for ordained ministry in the Diocese.

To enable our curates to gain the skills they need to go on to lead parishes and engage in other forms of ministry in a rapidly changing world and church.

To develop the skills of our clergy - A new version of our training course 'Developing Servant Leadership' will run during 2013.

PRIORITIES FOR 2013

Mission through Ministry




Making Disciples meeting



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The Annunciation

St George's Day

EasterMonday

St Mark's Day

Vocations Sunday

LEADING YOUR CHURCH INTO GROWTH CONFERENCE

Audit Cttee meeting

Low Sunday

Offer...Preach...Pray... VOCATIONS SUNDAY is on 21 April. Resources at www.vocationsunday.org

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Leading your Church into Growth Conference will take place from 15 to 18 April. Details from [email protected]


Ephesians 4. 11-12The gifts he gave were that some would be

apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the

work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.

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CONTACT YOUR ARCHDEACON'S OFFICE TO FIND OUT DETAILS OF THE VISITATIONS WHICH TAKE PLACE

DURING MAY AND JUNE.

What we doParishes exist within defined boundaries, able to elect officers and undertaking a range of duties and functions. As such they are legal entities with responsibilities and charges laid upon them.From time to time, aspects of the life of parishes may need to change. For example, new parish structures may need to be created in order to respond to the needs of new areas of housing - one or more parish(es) may be united to streamline administration, or (very occasionally) a church may need to be closed. Such changes are of immense importance to the life of local communities and it is essential that they are handled sensitively, wisely, and because parishes are legal entities, with close attention. Within the diocese, the archdeaconry and diocesan mission and pastoral committees exist to oversee such activity. They do the following:• Work with deaneries and archdeaconries on pastoral

reorganisations such as unions of benefices and parishes, boundary changes and the creation of group and team ministries

• Oversee the closure of churches where this needs to occur

• Help the diocese plan for its future workforce needs for clergy and licensed lay ministers.

Who's whoHoward Cattermole Adviser/Secretary to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee e [email protected] t 01865 208243

Peter Morgan New Communities Development Officer e [email protected] t 07429 440468

New CommunitiesAcross the Diocese we're witnessing the creation of areas of significant new housing and the arrival of new residents to form new communities. We're making use of this opportunity to be creative about mission and ministry within these places and those yet to come. Peter Morgan, the Diocesan New Communities Development Officer, works closely with parishes and deaneries affected by significant development to help them in their response to the missional challenges that will arise. He also liaises with local authorities and house providers who are tasked with delivering related community facilities, to ensure mission and ministry is considered alongside other aspects of community life - now and in future development. For further information contact Peter Morgan or the Archdeacon of Buckingham (Chair of the New Communities Group).

The Ven. Martin Gorick (from Easter 2013) The Archdeacon of Oxford e [email protected] t 01865 208245

The Ven. Norman Russell The Archdeacon of Berkshire e [email protected] t 01635 552820

The Ven. Karen Gorham The Archdeacon of Buckingham e [email protected] t 01865 208264

Diocesan and Archdeaconry Mission and Pastoral Committees


Glebe Cttee meeting


Dept of Mission meeting


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Bank Holiday

ChristianAid weekbegins

St MatthiasDay

Ascension Day (Diocesan Church House Closed)

Bank Holiday

Pentecost

Trinity Sunday

Corpus Christi

Launch of the Thames Pilgrim Way

Diocesan Mission & Pastoral Cttee meeting

Rogation Sunday

St Margaret's Church, Binsey - one of the churches to visit on the Thames Pilgrim Way.

Cotswold and Chiltern Churches Festivals begin

Cotswold Churches Festival ends

ChilternChurches Festival ends

The launch of the Thames Pilgrim Way begins on Friday 24 May. Details at www.thamespilgrimway.org.uk


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The launch of the Thames Pilgrim Way is on 24 May - details at www.thamespilgrimway.org.uk Details about the Cotswold and Chilterns Festivals available by emailing [email protected]


1 Peter 4.10Like good stewards of the manifold

grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has

received.”“2013May

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What we doThe Diocesan Glebe Committee is responsible for the management of ‘glebe land’ – property that historically existed to provide income for the clergy. The work involves the negotiation of leases and tenancies, rent reviews and collection, the payment of outgoings, repairs, improvements, sales and purchases.Land use designation is constantly monitored, with the help of outside planning consultants, and, where possible, land values are enhanced by seeking planning permission for development.Apart from rental income from property, capital released from sales is invested to create further income for the stipends fund.• The Glebe Committee is responsible for 6,000 acres

of mainly agricultural land in over 250 separate land holdings

• 80 per cent of land is let on Agricultural Holdings Agreement, the remainder on Farm Business Tenancies or Grazing Licences

• Glebe investments and rental income contributed over 20% of the Stipends Fund for 2012.

Priorities for 2013 Active management of Glebe

assets creates significant income to help the Church in the Diocese of Oxford create vibrant Christian communities.

Providing well maintained houses for clergy (and creating income when properties are vacant) releases clergy to exercise their ministry.

The Buildings Committee is responsible for providing appropriate housing for clergy where pastorally required. To that end it follows the recommendations of the Church Commissioners for housing to be energy efficient, economical to run and maintain, in suitable locations and in harmony with the surroundings.• Two thirds of the houses are doubled glazed• Roof insulation is up to current Building Regulations

Standards where possible• Cavity walls are insulated where possible• PV panels have now been installed on over 50

vicarages and also on Diocesan Church House• New build uses low maintenance materials and

some air source heat pumps have been installed.The Buildings department also offers housing support to curates, non-parochial clergy, deserted clergy spouses, and widow/ers of clergy as appropriate. The department manages 455 houses. Houses are let during vacancies. We generate further income by providing architectural services for capital building projects in VA schools.

Who's whoDavid Mason Director of Glebe and Buildings e [email protected]

t 01865 208230

David Mitchell Deputy Diocesan Surveyor (development) e [email protected]

t 01865 208233

Tony Kerry Deputy Diocesan Surveyor (repairs and maintenance) e [email protected]

t 01865 208292

Helen James Property Manager e [email protected]

t 01865 208248

Glebe and Buildings




Diocesan Synod

The Village and its Church Day Email [email protected]



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St Barnabas

St John the Baptist

Saints Peter and PaulDeacons'Ordinations

Some of the Deacons who were ordained in 2012 pictured above with the Bishop of Oxford.

Photo: KT Bruce

Holy Trinity Church, Cookham. One of the churches to visit on the Oxford Diocese pilgrimage - http://odbf.co.uk/kHbcoF and the Thames Pilgrim Way - www.thamespilgrimway.org.uk

Headteachers' Conference

Priests' Ordinations

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THE ORDINATIONS OF OUR PRIESTS AND DEACONS TAKE PLACE THIS MONTH - details below. Contact Sue Foley for more information. Tel: 01865 208291 or email [email protected]

LICENSED LAY MINISTERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE - Friday 28 June to Sunday 30 June. Details and booking form available from Mandi Bowden - Tel: 01865 208249 or email [email protected]

Our purpose is to create a caring, sustainable and growing Christian presence in every partof the Diocese of Oxford. ”

“ Luke 6: 47-48 As for everyone who comes to me hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a

man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. 2013June

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Living FaithWe see church buildings as central to the aims of Living Faith, sacred centres for worshipping communities and bases from which those communities can reach out in mission and in ministry. We aim to help parishes meet the demands of modern church life in these buildings, without endangering the architecture and craftsmanship that is testament to the faith of former generations.

Priorities for 2013 Continue to offer a dedicated and

helpful advisory service to parishes undertaking the repair, alteration or development of their church building.

Develop further opportunities for volunteers to access training on how to care for their churches and churchyards.

Continue to deal with increasing volumes of faculty casework as quickly and efficiently as possible.

What we doThe DAC is a committee of 19 experts on church buildings and their contents, with a secretariat of two. It was set up in 1916 to advise the Chancellor of the diocese and parishes on all works relating to churches, churchyards and their contents, and that remains the core of our work today. Membership includes architects, archaeologists, historians, conservation officers, archdeacons and parochial clergy. Meeting on the second Monday of every month but August, we process around 570 new applications for ‘faculty’ (a special form of planning permission for churches), and make over 150 visits to parishes considering repair or development works every year. As well as our legal function advising the Chancellor, the DAC aims to support parishes in developing and maintaining their buildings as centres of local worship, mission, and community.

The support we offer to parishes includes:

• formal comment on faculty cases

• site visits

• training

• access to specialist technical advisers

• lists of approved architects and specialist contractors

• examples of good practice

• pre-application advice on drafts and sketch schemes. Who's whoNatalie Merry DAC Secretary e [email protected]

t 01865 208229

Sophie Hammond Executive assistant e [email protected]

t 01865 208228

Diocesan Advisory Committee


Glebe and Buildings Cttee meeting.Mission in the World Strategy Develop-ment Group meeting



Yellow Braces Camp



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St Thomas the Apostle

General Synod begins

General Synod ends

St JamesDay

Young people enjoying Yellow Braces, a diocesan camp for secondary school pupils. This year's trip is from12 - 14 July. Email [email protected] or phone 01865 208253 for details.

The Festival of Prayer

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The Festival of Prayer will take place at Ripon College, Cuddesdon on 6 July.Details from [email protected]


Psalm 122.1I was glad when they said to me,

‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!’ ”“2013July

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What we do - Administration The Administration team works across a wide range of support functions. The work of the Diocesan Synod and the Bishop’s Council (which is also the Board of Directors of the Diocesan Board of Finance) are supported by the Diocesan Secretary and Committee Secretary. They are also responsible for the election process.

Diocesan Trustees (Oxford) Ltd acts as the Diocesan Authority, holding PCC personal property (financial endowment and land) in over 1,300 Trusts under the PCC (Powers) Measure 1956. The Trusts Administrator works in consultation with representatives of the PCC, Incumbent and Churchwardens in administering Trust business. More than 275 church school properties are administered on behalf of Church School Trustees.The Diocesan Criminal Record Bureau Administrator provides advice on policy and practical CRB issues to parishes working with children and vulnerable adults.

Who's who

Priorities for 2013 To keep abreast of change in

Anglican, legal and governmental matters in order to encourage, equip and enable churches locally to create vibrant Christian communities.

Sally Wildman Human Resources Manager e [email protected]

t 01865 208201

Ruth Reavley PA to the Diocesan Secretary/ CRB Administrator e [email protected]

t 01865 208297

Dorothy Beaumont Receptionist/Telephonist (pm) e [email protected]

t 01865 208200

Poli Shajko HR Team Leader - Clergy Terms of Service e [email protected]

t 01865 208770

Caroline Dyer Diocesan Trusts Administrator e [email protected]

t 01865 208203

Barbara Bolder Receptionist/Telephonist (am) e [email protected]

t 01865 208200

Human Resources advice and support is provided by the Human Resources Manager, Sally Wildman, and by Poli Shajko for clergy related matters. The Human Resources Manager is also responsible for the management of personnel functions of Diocesan Church House and Diocesan Board of Finance employees, and for the management of office services for Church House and off-site employees.The Diocesan Directory of office-holders is updated by the Reception team.

What we do - Registry The Registry is the legal office of the Diocese, located in central Oxford. Its work includes:

• Giving general legal advice to clergy, parish officers, and to the boards and councils throughout the diocese

• Assisting clergy and answering parishioners' enquiries relating to marriage

• Consecration of churchyards• Operation of the faculty jurisdiction.

The Registrar also serves the Diocesan Synod.

The Revd Canon John Rees Diocesan Registrar e [email protected]

t 01865 297214

Cordelia Hall Deputy Diocesan Registrar e [email protected]

t 01865 297212

Who's who

PLEASE BE ADVISED THE CLERGY HANDBOOK CAN BE FOUND ATwww.oxford.anglican.org/clergyhandbook

Administration and Registry



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Pilgrimage Prayer from Bishop John - Pilgrim God, You are our origin and our destination. Travel with us, we pray, in every pilgrimage of faith, and every journey of the heart. Give us the courage to set off, the nourishment we need to travel well, and the welcome we long for at our journey's end. So may we grow in grace and love of you and in the service of others through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.


Luke 11: 10For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one

who knocks, the door will be opened.”“2013August

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Priorities for 2013 To promote and resource the

‘Creating Vibrant Christian Communities' priority.

To keep exploring new forms of communication and help parishes make the most of social media.

Who's who

Living Faith The ‘Living Faith’ vision is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to provide materials to support and communicate the vision and help parishes explore the five priorities.

What we doOur job is to help the flow of clear and accurate information within the diocese, and to promote the mission of the Church to the wider world.

• This means helping to tell the Church’s story through the media. We take around 250 calls each year from journalists. We are here when you just have a 'good news' story you want to share through the media and offer a 24/7 on-call service to support parishes in need of advice when a crisis strikes

• We run seasonal campaigns to help spread the Gospel, often tied to festivals such as Easter, Christmas and Harvest

• We produce publications, including our diocesan newspaper, the Door, which goes out to churches 11 times a year. It’s there to share news and good practice across a large and diverse diocese. Share your stories and send them to the Editor (email: [email protected])

• We run a diocesan website (which has more than 110,000 unique visitors a year) and support parishes in their use of new media. We create audio and video content, we host blogs and use social media including Twitter and Facebook to engage with others. We manage our online and printed diocesan directory

• Our e-newsletter goes out to 2000 email addresses every week. We advise other departments in Church House on their mailings and publications, and help publicise events. Email [email protected] if you wish to subscribe to the e-newsletter

• We offer training and advice on all aspects of communication, from dealing with the press to social media and parish magazines.

Sarah Meyrick Director of Communications e [email protected]

t 01865 208224

Philip Hind New Media Manager e [email protected]

t 01865 208262

Jo Duckles Editor of the Door e [email protected]

t 01865 208227

Debbie Dallimore Internal Communications and Publications Officer e [email protected]

t 01865 208225

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Racial Justice Sunday

Holy Cross

St Matthew

St Michael and All Angels

Glebe Cttee meeting The Principal and children of the John Henry Newman

Academy on their first day of term in September 2012.

St Giles Fair in Oxford will be on 9 and 10 September.

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RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY - 8 SEPTEMBER


John 13: 34-5A new command I give you: Love

one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this

everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

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Total parish share collected 2011: £17.8m. Other income: £3.8m. Percentages of total expenditure 2011 of £21.7m spent on different areas of work are shown below:

Parish ministry 78%

Mission in parishes, deaneries and diocese11%

National Church ofEngland responsibilities8%

Diocesan financial, legaland administrative

functions 3%

Living FaithBy managing the diocesan finances prudently, we help resource the Church in the Diocese of Oxford to live out our 'Living Faith' calling.

What we do The Finance Department provides a comprehensive financial service for the Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance (OBDF), its Councils and other diocesan entities.

This includes:• Financial management, strategy, policies and controls;

budget and monitoring against results• Financial systems for all accounting matters, tax and parish

share allocation• Reporting to Councils, Diocesan Synod and Board meetings

as appropriate• Payroll and parish share administration• Stipend issues and parochial fees accounting• Financial returns, mission statistics and PCC accounts• Provision of advice on financial and accounting matters to

PCC Treasurers• Financial administration of loans to PCCs• Treasury function - including banking arrangements and

cash management• ODBF capital and revenue accounting by fund type and VAT

returns• ODBF accounting queries including administered funds• Purchase ledger management, payments to suppliers and

reimbursed expenses• Customer and supplier queries• Trust accounting and Church of England VA schools

accounting• Facilitating detailed budgeting within cost centres,

monitoring actual expenditure against budgets and advising Heads of Departments on variances

• Production of monthly figures, management accounts, year end figures and Statutory Annual Accounts complying with company and charity law and best practice

Who's who Nigel Wearne Director of Finance e [email protected]

t 01865 208206

Becky Morris Financial Controller e [email protected]

t 01865 208208

Shirley Campbell Chief Cashier and Payroll Manager e [email protected]

t 01865 208247

Pat Burton Stipends Administrator e [email protected]

t 01865 208204

• Financial administration, including glebe transactions, recording and monitoring including rent roll and Capital purchases and sales of properties and investments.

Note: The 2012 figures were not available at time of printing. See www.oxford.anglican.org for up-to-date figures.

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World Food daySt Frideswide Civic Service at Christ Church Cathedral

Bishop's Staff Residential meeting


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Annual service for Headteachers and Governors at Christ Church Cathedral 2012

Making a Difference

British Summer ends

Audit Cttee meeting

Photo by KT Bruce

Bishop Alan with pupils from North Leigh CE Primary School at the 2012 Annual service for Headteachers and Governors at Christ Church Cathedral.


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The Annual service for Headteachers and Governors will be held at Christ Church Cathedral in October. Please email [email protected] or phone 01865 208242 for details.


Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to

your Father in heaven. ”“2013October

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The Cathedral Church of Christ, Oxford Today we are grateful that the building has survived, and that it is used to the glory of God.Members of the Church of England in the Diocese of Oxford may apply for a Christ Church Cathedral membership card, entitling them to free access to Christ Church Cathedral. Applications for a membership card need to go through your parish priest who should have a form (forms are also available from the Cathedral Office - Tel: 01865 276155).

Uniquely, the Cathedral is a College Chapel as well as the cathedral church for the Diocese of Oxford. The beautiful building is home to a vibrant worshipping community with a rich worshipping tradition and a world famous Cathedral Choir. It hosts a wide range of diocesan events, music, art and drama.

The Cathedral is visited by thousands of people each year who pray, worship, or simply enjoy the stillness and the profound sense of history it inspires. On this site stood the convent church where Oxford's patron saint, Frideswide, was buried in the 8th century.Around her shrine in the 9th and 10th centuries a group of priests lived a communal life, doing pastoral work, and in the 12th century the monastery became the Augustinian Priory of St Frideswide. By the 13th century it was a major place of pilgrimage.When Cardinal Wolsey began the building of his college here, the western end of the building was removed to make space for Tom Quad, and the remainder was used as the temporary chapel for the new college. Wolsey's plan to replace it with a larger chapel on the North side of Tom Quad would have caused its demolition but when he fell from power the building of the new chapel stopped.

www.chch.ox.ac.uk/cathedral

The Sub-Dean The Revd Canon Edmund Newell (until March 2013) e [email protected]

t 01865 276278

Who's who

Cathedral Office e [email protected]

t 01865 276155

The Dean The Very Revd Christopher Lewis e [email protected]

t 01865 276161

Our Cathedral


Glebe andBuildings Cttee meeting


Diocesan Synod

The Village and its Church Day. Email [email protected]



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All Saints All Souls

Armistice DayRemembrance Sunday

General Synod begins Christ the King

St Andrew

LLM Licensing service

Previous LLM Licensing service at Christ Church Cathedral pictured above. This year's service is on Saturday 2 November at 11am.Email [email protected] for details.

General Synod ends

Diocesan Mission & Pastoral Cttee meeting

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Armistice Day -Remembrance Sunday on 10 November

The Licensed Lay Ministers Licensing service will take place at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 2 November at 11am. Email [email protected] for details.


Luke 6: 38Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together

and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will

be measured to you. ”“2013November

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Our Living Faith focus for 2013 has been Creating Vibrant Christian Communities. In parishes and in Diocesan Church House this has been about our inner life together and about our outward focus to the wider community. It has drawn on what we have learnt

and continue to learn from the earlier themes Sustaining the Sacred Centre, Making Disciples and Making a Difference in the World. To develop vibrant Christian Communities we need to be committed to developing an ever closer relationship with God. This is both as individuals and also as we join together in worship, offering service in the world which brings healing and transformation, and sharing our faith in a way that helps others to come to know Christ.

As the national profile of church membership shows increasingly elderly and dwindling congregations we need to find ways of re-engaging with families, children and young people - not for succession planning - but to keep us whole. The joint project this year, 'Good News for Young People' led by the Boards of Mission and Education has helped all our parishes think again about how we can engage better with our local schools and young families. But at a 'nuts and bolts' level the introduction of a new parish share scheme has been important too. We have used new sources of data to develop an approach that is fair but which still gives support to those offering ministry in areas of urban deprivation or dispersed rural communities. We are very grateful for the funds given, often sacrifically, to sustain and develop ministry across the Diocese. The way in which we, as a Church, handle our money says a lot about the health of our communities too.

Rosemary Pearce Diocesan Secretary

Living Faith for the Future is a vision for the Diocese of Oxford. It offers five priorities which resemble a palette of colours that everyone can use to create their own distinctive work of art.

Boards and Partners Partnership in World Mission www.oxford.anglican.org/council-for-partnership-in-world-mission.html Chair: The Rt Revd Andrew Proud

Secretary: Vacancy

Interfaith Concerns Interfaith Helpline 07956 882588 Board of Patronage [email protected] Chair: The Revd Christopher Leslie

Hon Secretary: Canon Trevor Maines

Mothers' Union

www.muoxford.org.uk Council for the Deaf www.odcd.org.uk

PACT Parents and Children Together www.pactcharity.org

From the Diocesan Secretary





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Advent Sunday

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Christmas Eve (Diocesan Church House closed)

Christmas Day St Stephen

Bank Holiday

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Holy Innocents

World Aids Day - 1 December


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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carol Service at Christ Church Cathedral on 23 December and 24 December Details from the Cathedral Office (01865 276155)


Luke 2.7And she gave birth to her firstborn son

and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because

there was no place for them in the inn.”“

Photo by KT Bruce

2013December

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The information published was correct at time of printing (October 2012)

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