The most stunning display of tulips and other garden delights awaited us at the end of the Spring Ramble. Richard and Chris Bisgrove have produced the most beautiful garden and a hush fell upon the walkers as they contemplated the scene. The route from St Peter’s, led by Chris, took us along paths and bridleways that were to most of us unknown, and vistas of carpets of bluebells- just at their best -were opened up as we wended our way over the golf courses and through the woods to Tokers Green. The most magnificent tea was provided once we... Read more...
On April 1 about 50 April fools for Christ gathered around a warming fire in Caversham Court at 6am for the start of the Easter Liturgy, including music and readings. Having watched the sun rise the congregation entered a still dark St Peter’s with the newly-lit Paschal Candle. There we lit the church and concluded the service with hymns and communion. The morning was rounded off with a hearty cooked breakfast to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and the joyous start of a new Christian year. Read more...
On Palm Sunday, 2018, more than 150 people and six dogs joined donkeys Buffy and Solomon as they walked with the Bishop of Reading, Andrew Proud. The journey began at St Margaret’s Mapledurham, and continued via St Peter’s Caversham, Caversham Court and Christchurch Meadows all the way to St John the Baptist, Gosbrook Road.There were refreshments and worship at each of the three parish churches and plenty of time to meet, chat and recall Jesus’ journey on a donkey into Jerusalem. Many people we met on the route were happy to receive a Palm Cross.Click on... Read more...
The Parish Electoral Roll is open for revision until Saturday 24 March 2018. Forms are available in all churches or can be downloaded from here. You will find a copy of the current roll on a noticeboard in your church or church porch. Please ask a churchwarden if you cannot find it. Read more...
The parish annual meetings took place on Sunday 15 April 2018 at St John's church. During the morning worship, there was a short meeting to elect wardens, followed by the main Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Read more...
A new crossing over the River Thames lived up to its name as the Bishop of Reading, Andrew Proud, led a transfer of worshippers across Christchurch Bridge from Reading to Caversham. The group of 15, from Greyfriars in the town centre, have joined the evolving community at St John the Baptist, Lower Caversham. Read more...
The Winter Ramble’s route took us past the mistletoe in Caversham Court, over Caversham Bridge (pausing to read the plaque on St Anne’s Chapel set into the wall) and along the south side of the Thames. We crossed at the exciting surging Caversham Lock and explored the nature reserve on View Island before returning along the north bank. After tea by the Christmas tree in St Peter’s we sat in the Lady Chapel to hear various ramblers recite favourite seasonal poetry and prose -all very much enjoyed. The afternoon ended with a spontaneous group rendition of Away... Read more...
