Andrew prepares to bid farewell to the diocese
It is with sadness that we announce the retirement of Andrew Anderson-Gear, our Diocesan Director of Mission and Ministry, in…
Our common vision
A community-based church – Inaugural Estates Ministry conference
Over 70 people gathered on 17 October for the inaugural Oxford Estates Ministry conference at Reading Gateway Church. The Diocese of…
Reduction in carbon emissions for churches
Our first diocesan carbon emissions report reveals that churches have managed to reduce their net carbon emissions by 11% since…
£1.5m in mutual support for poorer dioceses
The Diocese of Oxford will extend its commitment to mutual support following the success of its 2020 initiative. The diocese…
Church and community projects awarded over £167k
Nine parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects…
Former bank set to open as community centre
Behind the picturesque beauty of Chipping Norton, lies an ugly fact. The town is home to one of the most…
Creation Crew – a new missional community
The Creation Crew is a diverse group that enjoy the local environment and want to help care for it. They…
Diocesan Synod: caring for our children
The June meeting of Oxford Diocesan Synod took time to discuss how we can best support children, families and schools.…
Growing with the Banbury community
Seeking to connect more deeply with the local community on environmental issues, St Francis Church, Banbury, a Local Ecumenical Partnership,…
Tackling digital poverty
We are sharing stories from a few projects supported by previous rounds of the Development Fund. At Trinity Community Centre…