We will remember them

This Remembrance season, we pause to honour those who have lost their lives in conflict, pray for all affected by war, and seek peace in our world.

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10 November 2026

Aston Clinton with Buckland and Drayton Beauchamp: Sally Bottomer – Rector, Jane Nash. We thank God for the growth in both our babies and toddler group and our monthly Messy Sunday session leading to an increase in children coming to baptism. We are very saddened by the death of our licensed lay minister, Gill Moore, last month.

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Around the diocese

9 November 2026

Lighting the way for a shared future – Bishop Dave for Interfaith Week

Bishop Dave shares a reflection on the Good Samaritan and how we can ‘light the way for a shared future’ this interfaith week.

8 November 2026

Remembering the fallen

Today, our three bishops gathered with people across the diocese to remember the fallen and all whose lives have been damaged by conflict.

Poppies at St John the Baptist Church in Windsor.

6 November 2026

Community create poppy cascade

More than 20,000 poppies, created by the local community, make up a striking display at Windsor Parish Church of St John the Baptist.

5 November 2026

A Diocesan Secretary on sabbatical

Mark Humphriss, Diocesan Secretary, looks back at his recent sabbatical, which included visits to dioceses across Canada and the UK.

3 November 2026

Betty receives Fellowship of St Birinus for jam and cake sales

Banbury woman is recognised for raising more than £70,000 over half a century.

2 November 2026

Supporting spiritual growth of children and young people

Clergy, youth leaders and school staff gather for event looking at how BeSpace helps churches and schools create opportunities for encountering God through prayer spaces, retreats and pilgrimages.

27 October 2026

Survivors call for trust and integrity

Survivors of church-related abuse and safeguarding campaigners shared powerful testimonies at a public meeting in Oxford, challenging the Church to confront past failings.

26 October 2026

Celebrating the gifts in every community

Church leaders and volunteers gathered to explore how churches can recognise and nurture the gifts present in the communities they serve.

21 October 2026

‘I wish we didn’t have Black History Month’

During Black History Month, the Revd Peterson Feital reflects on why the Church still needs to talk about race, belonging and the contributions of Black and Brown clergy.