Celebrating Living Wage Week

Since 2022 both ODBE and ODBF have been Living Wage accredited employers, as are a number of churches across the diocese.

Watch Richard from Reading Minster

Pray today for...

Ducklington with Hardwick: Andrea Colbrook - Rector, David Adams, Ruth Edy, Johan Schoeman, John Hughes. Give thanks for the vibrant life of our church as we host our All Souls service, Christmas Fair and Confirmation service. Pray for resilience and renewed strength for Revd Andrea, Retired minister Bob, LLMs David, Ruth, Johan, Roy and all who serve in ministry, as we prepare for the busy Advent and Christmas season ahead.

Ducklington CE Primary School.

Come and See 2026

Come and See 2026 will delve into how we encounter Jesus in the profound meal at the heart of our faith - the Eucharist.

If you'd like to lead Come and See in your parish, sign-ups are now open for leaders.

Bishop Steven's blog

An Ethiopian official. A desert road. A chance encounter that changes everything.

Bishop Steven reflects on Acts - will you get up and go?

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.

Resilience in anxiety 

Where do we turn for simple, practical help to cope with anxiety, bad days and depression?

Bishop Steven reminds us that help can be found in something familiar.

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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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