Meet the Diocese of Oxford’s Head of Children and Youth Ministry
Simon Hill has joined the Diocese of Oxford as its first ever Head of Children and Youth Ministry. Simon has…
Children and young people
Young adults gather for prayer, purpose and community
Nineteen young adults from across the Oxford, Aylesbury and Wycombe hubs gathered last month for the first-ever YouShape residential. From…
Youngsters snack and chat with local MP
Young people at Snack Chat welcomed a special guest recently as local MP Tan Dhesi joined their group. The youth…
Pilot youth deanery day a big success
Young people from across Reading took part in the first youth deanery day this summer, thanks to a Development Fund…
Chaplains return to school with students
As students across the Thames Valley went back to school this week, so did the School Chaplains who support them during…
Blessings for new beginnings at St Mary’s, Thame
St Mary’s Church in Thame hosts their annual blessing service, sending children and adults alike into new ventures with God’s…
How to… Be a school governor
Sue Hunter is a governor of Wantage Church of England Primary School. She describes a role which combines helping the…
The beauty of Bubble Church
Following a successful launch at St John's Woodley in March 2025, the Revd Mark Nam shares more about Bubble Church, from…
Sun, spirit and sponges!
This weekend the diocese hosted its annual youth camp – Amplify Adventure. Kathryn Aboud, Discipleship Enabler, writes... "There was a…
‘Young people are consultants for the clergy’
Bringing an engaging energy with them, young people became consultants for the clergy attending the Oxford diocesan clergy conference. For the…