Category Archives: Vicar’s blog

Our New Vicar – Revd Laura Wheatley Downs

Hello to whoever is reading this! I have the absolute privilege and joy of joining you here at St. John the Baptist, Crowthorne. I live with my husband Ned, my daughter Sophia (8) and our little Shihpoo Bilbo.  Having grown … Continue reading

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Ministry Team Column – 7th October

The story in the Gospel reading for next Sunday about Jesus healing ten lepers he meets on his way to Jerusalem is a clear illustration of God’s inclusive nature. To arrive at the region between Samaria and Galilee as Luke … Continue reading

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Ministry Team Column – 30th Sep 2022

Michaelmas I have always had a special affinity with St Michael and All Angels’ Day, or Michaelmas, as St Michael was the patron saint of my school. We used to have a special service in the parish church followed by our … Continue reading

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Ministry Team Column 16th September – Julia Norton

I write this at the end of a whirlwind week in our Nation’s History.  A change in Prime Minister, the death of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest Son proclaimed King Charles III and other Royal Titles redistributed. In my … Continue reading

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Ministry Team Column – 9th Sep

Hazel berry provides our ministry letter for 9th September Continue reading

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