Happy New Year!

The bishops share reflections for 2026 in the Diocese of Oxford.

From the Bishops Advent Appeal

Pray today for...

High Wycombe: Anthony Searle - Team Rector, Wendy Bull and others, including Jonny Dade, Simon Dust, Azita Jabbari, Chris Owen and Lydia Lee. With Heather Graham’s retirement, the vacancy at St James Downley.

High Wycombe CE School.

Bridging divides

As members and leaders of churches, it can be difficult to know how to talk about contentious issues. We worry about ‘getting it right’ - but also the impact of not speaking up.

Social Justice Adviser Hannah Ling has collated resources to help parishes have some tricky conversations.

Bishop Steven's blog

"It’s getting harder for scientists not to believe in God" - The Spectator

Bishop Steven explores what the latest scientific thinking might mean for a generation hungry for meaning.

Development Fund

The latest Development Fund grants bring the total given to parish projects to over £5million.

Could your project be next? The next deadline is 31 January.

Come and See

Come and See 2026 delves into how we encounter Jesus in the Eucharist.

Join Bishop Steven for daily reflections and encouragements through Lent 2026. Sign up now.

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Should we have faith in AI?

An AI expert and two pastoral professionals go head to head to debate whether AI is a help or hindrance.

Can AI be a force for good in churches?

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