During 1938 over 1800 Jews were baptised at Christ Church, Vienna according to the baptism rite of the Church of England as found in the Book of Common Prayer 1662. On Monday 8th August BBC Radio 4 broadcast a programme about this episode of our chaplaincy's life as part of the radio series 'Document'. It in turn occasioned an article in the Daily Telegraph on 11th August by Christopher Middleton. He writes, 'First there was Oskar Schindler, then Sir Nicholas Winton. Now the names of the Reverends Hugh Grimes and Fred Collard are to be added to the roll of honour of those who helped hundreds of Jews escape the clutches of the Nazis'. If you would like to read more about this episode turn to 'Hitler's Gamble, 1938' by Giles Macdonogh.

Prein an der Rax

All members of Christ Church, Vienna are invited to join in the annual walk on the Rax on Saturday 20 August at 10am. As last year we will meet at the bottom entrance to the Rax Seilbahn (cable car) in Hirschwang. After the walk we will drive to Patrick Knox-Peeble's house for a BBQ. Donations towards the costs of the BBQ are appreciated. This is always an enjoyable day.