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Welcome to Theadora Eden-Sinha, born 26th August 2022

It was great to have good news of the safe arrival of Baby Theadora last week (and good to know that she now has a name!). She is bit on the small side but definitely able and willing to make a lot of noise.

The only sad part about it is that it means we have to say “goodbye” to our Administrator Tim as he adjusts to the new demands on his time. We wish Tim, Ellie and Theadora a wonderful time together.

We have changed our parish Zoom account, with effect from 26th August 2022. This means that login details previously used for regular Zoom meetings will all be changing. Members of specific groups will be notified of their new details as necessary, but everyone should note that login for our Zoom Coffee sessions (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) has changed. Please contact webmaster or a member of the ministry team for these details.

Are you a gifted Manager and Administrator? Do you want to work flexibly in a Christian environment?

We will be saying “thanks and goodbye” to Tim, our current Administrator, in September. Tim and his partner Ellie are expecting their first baby next month and they now need to redress the work / life balance as they prepare for this wonderful change in their lives. We wish them both the very best and every blessing.

So we are now advertising for a new Administrator and you can find out more here.

For his sermon at St Mary’s Kidlington on 7th August Ven David Meara reflected on Faith, especially in relation to the Lambeth Conference, just finishing. For those who were not able to hear it, or who would like to ponder this more, you can download the sermon here. Thank you David.

Many of you will have enjoyed meeting Christian Saguyan, the placement student with us from Cuddesdon for July. He joined in so many services and activities, and conducted a survey on how people make use of the worship we have been offering online – valuable input to discussions on future plans.

His last day in the parish, was Sunday 31st July, when he preached at St John’s, finishing with this beautiful poem to remember his time with us.

Love Enduring
Love is Strong
Many years lived
Many tears give
From births to deaths
Your hand to help 

Love Enduring
Love is Strong
Nothing fathoms
the generation of an ever-living song
A hymn of music in everyone’s heart
A melody humming in God’s heart
The song of love!
Whom it meets it greets
Serenading the most in need

Love Enduring
Love is Strong
Welcomed me as your own
Kidlington with Hampton Poyle
I delight to sing your song.

Christian, Thank you for all you brought to our parish life. Our best wishes to you, your wife and coming baby.

Do come along to browse and buy from a variety of tables in the hall. You can also sit and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and cake whilst watching the world go by.

Yes, it is almost summer time and thankfully we will be able to enjoy it more with friends and family this year. Coming Soon are:

CTK Joint Pentecost Service, followed by Picnic – Sunday 5th June 10.30am, St Mary’s Kidlington – join us as we celebrate Pentecost with our fellow Christians from the village. The service will be in person but can also be accessed online via our Facebook Live page. If coming in person please also bring your hampers, as after the service you’re invited to stay for fellowship and picnic in St Mary’s church garden – provided the weather holds up! 

Parish Fete – Saturday 25th June, 12.30pm – 4pm, in and around St Mary’s Kidlington – this will be a great afternoon of friendship and fun. It includes a new “Lego (R) Masters Challenge” at 1pm and the now famous Dog Show at 2pm. For all the details, just click here.

Open Gardens Weekend – Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July, 2pm – 6pm, in Kidlington (including Station Fields Allotments) and Hampton Poyle – your opportunity to visit a wide variety of beautiful gardens in our villages. One ticket gives admission to all open gardens on both days. There will also be places to stop for tea, chat, toilets, rest….. click here for more information.