News - Diocese of Oxford

Pulpit swap for Summertown and Wolvercote

First published on: 11th September 2023

The Summertown, Wolvercote and Wytham Church Partnership revives a long-standing tradition of preaching in one another's churches. Revds Gavin Knight and Kate Tuckett share their experiences as part of the 'Love your Church' series.

Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 12th July 2023

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: ~ April to June 2023

space for all restoration of All Saints Wokingham

First published on: 20th June 2023

All Saints Wokingham has reopened its doors to welcome the local community and congregation after a year of major interior restoration and reordering.

Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 20th April 2023

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: January to March 2023

Bras raise funds for local church

First published on: 23rd March 2023

Local churchgoer in Emmer Green, Wendy Howell, has raised over £1,100 for the church by selling new and second-hand bras.

Growing a culture of gratitude in your church

First published on: 7th March 2023

Bernwode benefice has grown a culture of gratitude, taught the congregations about intentionally inviting their neighbours to church, and grown average Sunday attendance fourfold.

Celebrating Plough Sunday in Oving

First published on: 13th January 2023

An outdoor service at All Saints Church, in Oving, celebrated the start of the agricultural year.

Burnham’s Silver Eco Church

First published on: 29th November 2022

St Peter’s Church, Burnham, is one of 14 churches in the diocese with the Silver Eco Church award from A Rocha.

Bishops confirm 79 people across the diocese

First published on: 25th November 2022

In a host of special services across the diocese, 79 people of all ages were confirmed on Sunday 20 November on the Feast Day of Christ the King.

New Team Rector at Dorchester Abbey

First published on: 24th November 2022

The Revd Jane Willis has been appointed as the new Team Rector of Dorchester and Vicar of Warborough in the Dorchester Team.