New worshipping community is setting down roots in village allotment
Bishop Gavin dedicates space that was created with help from diocese's Development Fund.
Development Fund
Major renovation project completed at city church
An Oxford church has completed a major renovation project after years of fundraising
More than a quarter million pounds invested in church work
The Development Fund has granted nearly six million pounds to missional parish projects diocesewide
Reading Church recognised for offering sanctuary and support to refugees
Greyfriars Church in Reading has been recognised as a Church of Sanctuary, celebrating its commitment to welcoming and supporting refugees,…
Community Passion Play brings story of hope to the heart of Oxford
A community Passion Play performed in the centre of Oxford this Easter brought together churches, creatives and local residents in a powerful expression of…
Development Fund grant to strengthen youth ministry at St John the Evangelist
St John the Evangelist, Woodley has been awarded a Development Fund grant to appoint a part-time Youth Minister. The new…
£30,000 grant to support new young adult congregation at St Peter’s, Loudwater
St Peter’s, Loudwater has been awarded £30,000 to employ a Worship and Young Adults Pastor who will establish and help lead a…
Can you be hospitable if you’re not accessible?
The Church of The Holy Rood, Sparsholt, is on a mission to be a more accessible and welcoming place. We…
Developing seven new services and activities for children and young people
St Mary’s Church, Iffley has been awarded £76,732 from the diocesan Development Fund to employ a Children and Families Worker…
Getting Messy to reach out to families
The Revd Clare Hayns, vicar of St Mary’s Church (Iffley, Rose Hill and Donnington), reflects on the first year of…