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Benefice Bulletin 1st October 2019
Harvest Brunch, St John the Evangelist, Hailey, Sunday 6th October, following the 9.15am service. Contact Elspeth Lewis on 703070 for more details. 

Harvest Lunch, Holy Trinity, Sunday 6th October, following the 10.45am service. Contact Kate Lockwood.

Harvest Evensong, St John the Evangelist, Hailey, Sunday 6th October, 6pm

Harvest Service, St John the Baptist, Curbridge, Sunday 6th October, 6pm
What is Prayer? A time to talk and share insights and experiences of prayer in its many forms
Tuesday 1st October 7.30pm, St Kenelm’s, Minster Lovell.
For more details contact Ness
Booklet Study: Prayer and my personality by Ian Williams
A look at different styles of prayer and how they fit with differing personalities. It would help if you are able to do a Myers Briggs personality test beforehand.
54 Thorney Leys, 2.30pm October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
For more details contact: Rev’d Tim Partridge on 01993 864926
Israel’s Prophets: Telling the truth – fearlessly Thursdays 2.30-4pm, Holy Trinity Woodgreen
Session 1 Nathan and Micaiah ben Imlah, 31st October
Session 2 Amos, 14th November
Session 3 Hosea, 28th November
For more details, contact Martin
This year's Benefice Retreat takes place at Freeland from 21st - 23rd November. If you are interested in attending, please contact Michelle in the office. 
Prayers for the land we call holy
Based on a Litany used in St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem

St George's Chapel, St Mary's 5-5.25pm
Oct 24th, Nov 28th, Dec 19th
Women's Group
For those in their 20s-40s(ish!!). Exploring faith socially. Upcoming dates: 27th Oct, 8th Dec.
For more details contact Kayleigh.
Faith with Spice
Upcoming dates: 20th Oct, 8th Dec.
For more details contact Ross.
Doyennes are meeting for coffee at Witney Blanket Hall on the High Street, Wednesday 2nd October and Tuesday 5th November, 10.30am, for more details contact Linda. The next evening meet up will be Tuesday 22nd October, 7pm, for more details contact Kate.
The next acoustic room is on Thursday 17th October, 8pm at St Mary's. Local artists perform and there's a great bar. Do come along and support.
For more details contact Ross.
Mothers' Union Next meeting Wednesday 9th October, 2pm.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
On the first Thursday of each month (next Thurs 3rd Oct), 2pm at 16 Moorland Road, Witney.
For more details contact Joy.
Silent Prayer
A short reading followed by silent meditation. All welcome; refreshments follow. Every Wednesday in the Winchester Room, 4.30-5pm.
Hailey Village Lunch
Hosted in the Village Hall, 12noon on Wednesday 16th October. £6. For more details,contact Monica Hester on 772969 or Elspeth Lewis on 703070.
St Mary's Lunch
Follows on from the 11am Eucharist on Wednesday 23rd October. £3. For more details, contact the Parish Office, 779492.
Both include two courses with refreshments.
#EverydayFaith
The Church of England invites you on a journey to discover God throughout your everyday lives. Find out more information here.
There are also apps you can download to assist in prayer:
Pray as you go (also online)
Reimagining the Examen
If you missed any of the sermons in the St Mary's 775 sermon series these are all available on the website.
Sunday Eucharist
8am Holy Communion (BCP), St Mary the Virgin, Witney
9.15am Holy Communion, St John the Baptist, Curbridge
9.15am Holy Communion, St John the Evangelist, Hailey
9.15am Holy Communion, St Kenelm, Minster Lovell
10.45am Sung Eucharist, Holy Trinity Woodgreen
10.45am Sung Eucharist, St Mary the Virgin, Witney

Midweek Eucharist
11am Tuesday, Holy Trinity Woodgreen
10am Wednesday, St Kenelm, Minster Lovell
11am Wednesday, St Mary the Virgin, Witney
10am Thursdays, Middletown Grange (1st and 3rd), St John the Evangelist, Hailey (2nd and 4th)
Join us at St Mary's for the Daily Office.
 
Morning and Evening Prayer every day at 9am (except Sunday) and 5.30pm
Do think about coming along to support this important ministry as part of our common life.
If would like to include anything in this bulletin, please forward details to Kayleigh

Next submission deadline is Tuesday 29th October.
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