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    • Who we are

      The Diocese of Oxford serves Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire for the Church of England.

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      • What we doChurch House and area office staff support parishes and schools across the Diocese of Oxford.
      • Our vision and valuesA more Christ-like Church - contemplative, compassionate and courageous for the sake of God's world.
      • Bishops & senior staffThe Diocese of Oxford is divided into four episcopal areas, each with their own bishop.
      • Episcopal areasThe Diocese of Oxford covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, spanning around 2200 square miles.
      • How we are governedThe Diocese of Oxford is episcopally led and synodically governed through Diocesan Synod.
      • Research and insightOur research helps the Church move beyond scarcity thinking toward hopeful missional conversations.
  • Everyday faith
    • Everyday faith

      Everyday faith is about seeing the world as Christ sees it, and experiencing a greater, fuller life in God.

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      • Becoming a ChristianDiscover faith in the everyday, from prayer and small group resources to personal contemplation and deep learning.
      • Discipleship resourcesDiscipleship resources help you encounter God in everyday moments of your life, not just in church on Sundays.
      • YouShapeA year to grow in faith and explore God's calling as a young adult aged 18-30 in the Diocese of Oxford.
      • Faith as a familyFaith modelled at home shapes children and young people's whole lives - these resources can help.
      • Contemplative ToolkitHow to draw on ancient Christian contemplative practices in today's busy world.
      • Learning HubThe Diocese of Oxford Learning Hub offers free, accessible educational resources for everyone.
  • Environment & social justice
    • Environment & social justice

      We are committed to social justice and caring faithfully for God's creation as we live out our daily faith.

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      • Environmental actionExplore resources to help you take environmental action at home church and community.
      • LGBTQIA+ chaplaincy serviceListening, support, and prayerful affirmation for LGBTI+ people, their families and friends.
      • Poverty and inequalityThe diocese is committed to addressing poverty and inequality through Christ-centred action.
      • Racial justiceThe Diocese of Oxford actively supports racial justice and the UKME community across its work.
      • Cost-of-living crisisGuidance for individuals, churches and clergy to support them through the cost-of-living crisis.
      • Deaf Church & DisabilityCelebrating the inclusion, contribution and ministry of D/deaf and disabled people in the church community.
  • Mission
    • Mission

      We believe Christian mission is about finding out what God is already doing and joining in to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom.

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      • Mission in your parishDiscerning God's will for your church in these times, whatever your context in the diocese.
      • Low-Income CommunitiesThe Oxford LInC Network affirms, celebrates and resources ministry in low-income communities.
      • Children, young people & familiesOur team supports parish engagement with children, young people and families, with specialist expertise to help you.
      • Young adultsThe Church is committed to ministering effectively to and with young adults aged 18 to 30.
      • World missionOur diocese is part of the global church with a shared mission, partnering with dioceses across the world.
      • Growing new congregationsInformation on the New Congregations programme and inspiring stories to get you started.
  • Ministry
    • Ministry

      Every Christian is called to ministry of some kind, in their churches or communities, to play their part in God's story.

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      • Exploring your vocationDiscover how to explore your calling to lay or ordained ministry or to the religious life in the diocese.
      • Ordained ministryWe provide resources and support for ordained ministers at every stage of ministry.
      • Authorised ministryInformation on preaching, leading Communion by extension, and lay funeral ministry.
      • Licensed lay ministryLicensed Lay Ministers serve the Diocese of Oxford's churches through preaching, pastoral care, liturgical work and more.
      • Locally Commissioned MinistryResources for different ministry types and settings, including internal opportunities and curated external courses.
      • Continuing Ministerial DevelopmentSupporting the continuing ministerial development (CMD) of all its licenced clergy and LLMs (Readers).
      • ChaplainsChaplains serve communities in places beyond traditional settings, including schools, hospitals, prisons and more.
      • Clergy HandbookGuidance and support resources for clergy, including terms of service, wellbeing resources, housing and more.
  • Parish support
    • Parish support

      Practical resources and 'nuts and bolts' information to support the effective running of your parish.

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      • Advice and supportWhat to do when things go wrong, and guidance for handling vacancies and parish returns.
      • PCC guidanceParochial Church Councils support the running of their benefice or parish, promoting the whole mission of the Church.
      • Church buildings (DAC)The Church Buildings Team are able to offer advice and support when you need to carry out works to your church or churchyard.
      • Property & landYour clergy house is your home and a vital part of your ministry, and the diocese is committed to providing safe homes.
      • Parish financeThe parish finance team carries out essential statutory functions for Anglican dioceses.
      • HR parish toolkitGeneral information for PCCs on employment matters, from advertising and hiring through to offboarding.
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