These are worrying times for us all, as the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic brings changes to the way we normally live our lives.

It’s now about six weeks since Martin and I and our dogs moved into The Rectory in Garsington, and a few weeks since I was inducted, instituted and installed as Vicar at All Saints’, Cuddesdon.

I'm writing this on Sunday 19th January, a week or so before my induction and licensing as Vicar of the Benefice of Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath, but I am conscious that most of you will be reading this after my licensing and the beginning of my ministry among you.

Reverend Karen Charman has been appointed as the new vicar of Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath.