Lighting the way for a shared future

Celebrating stronger communities and a shared commitment to peace this Interfaith Week.

Pray today for…

15 November 2026

We pray for Warm Spaces being opened in churches this winter. May they not only offer warmth from the cold, but a warm welcome, friendship and a sense of belonging. May these spaces foster community, reduce isolation, and provide practical help for those struggling to afford household bills.

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Around the diocese

14 November 2026

Christ, nation and neighbour: A Christian response to fear

Bishop Gavin’s address to Diocesan Synod looks at our Christian response to questions of nation, belonging and migration.

12 November 2026

New bishop’s appointment welcomed in Oxfordshire

Delight in Diocese of Oxford at Revd Dr Jitesh Patel’s new role in North-East

Two licensed lay ministers wait in the cloisters at Christ Church cathedral Oxford before the service.

11 November 2026

Celebrating the ministry of our LLMs

On Saturday we celebrated the admission and licensing of five new licensed lay ministers (LLMs) and the ministry of all LLMs across the diocese at Christ Church in Oxford.

11 November 2026

Respect, compassion and the mystery of the racecourse ashes

Berkshire vicar on why her church’s actions in the strange case of the burger van urn should be celebrated.

11 November 2026

New head of ministry training announced

The Revd Dr Jenni Williams joins from St Matthew’s with St Luke’s in Oxford to lead on ordained assistant, licensed and authorised lay ministry training.