Mike’s funeral took place at St Mary’s Church Charlbury on Thursday 12th November 2026. We remember his warmth, humour, friendship and fellowship, and give thanks for his ministry among us. Our thoughts and prayers continue for Cara and their family.
The funeral was a Requiem and so the recording below includes all the elements of the Communion Service as well as parts of the funeral service. For convenience, there are separate links below to listen to the tribute given by Mike’s son Giles, and the sermon given by the Vicar.
Audio recording of the funeral of the Revd Mike Williams 2026.11.12
Tribute given by Giles
Sermon by the Vicar
The full recording can also be found here.
This cope below, referred to during the service, was made specially for Mike and was displayed at his funeral. (The Greek word oikoumene (often spelled ecumene) means ‘the inhabited world’ or ‘the whole inhabited earth’. It is derived from the verb oikeō (‘to inhabit’ or ‘to dwell’). Historically, it was used by the Greeks to refer to the known, civilized world, and later by the Romans to describe the Roman Empire. Today, it is the root of the word ‘ecumenical’.)
