Ethical living

A hand holds a compass aloft as they look out onto a lake

How do we, as Christians, make everyday choices that match our ethical and moral values?

Pathways, our free magazine for the people in the Diocese of Oxford, explores a whole range of issues. Below is our pick of articles to inspire and guide you in your ethical living.

If Jesus were chancellor

Can scripture speak to our ideals for our economy? Dr Justin Thacker explores three key principles to a moral economic framework.

The cost-of-living crisis

We asked our friends at Christians Against Poverty how we can support each other through this storm and what actions we can take. Here is their advice.

Don’t look away

Global warming, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, disease, poverty and war... Responding quickly and well is the greatest challenge of our age.

Addressing poverty and inequality

The imperative for Christian communities to engage in social action and social justice lies at the heart of our faith.

Go green for the sake of God's world

10 practical steps to help you go green and a reflection on the climate emergency.

Focus on pornography

Porn isn’t usually found in the pages of a church magazine, but it’s becoming a digital public health crisis.

One tunic or two?

Trying to live simply can, paradoxically, leave us scratching our heads with confusion.

Meat eating

Two Christians debate different perspectives on plant-based eating.

Tesco, ergo sum

Consumerism isn’t just about the usefulness of the goods we buy.

All aboard! - Migration Justice Summit leads to bus wins!

At least 60 people from across Thames Valley Citizens gathered in Oxford on Thursday 24 October to hear experiences and barriers facing those who’ve recently migrated to the UK, celebrate the progress in local migration justice campaigns, and join with Citizens UK’s national campaign to ensure the UK’s pathway to citizenship is timely, affordable, and fair.

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.

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees supported by drop-in sessions

For more than two years, every Wednesday a church in Oxford has opened its doors to Ukrainian refugees. Over that time more than 400 people have received the kindness of the volunteers at the Ukrainian Friendship Centre.