News - Diocese of Oxford

125 years of the Oxford Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

First published on: 18th July 2023

Over 70 people gathered at St Peter’s Church, Great Hasely on Saturday 15 July for the 125-year anniversary of the Oxford Diocesan Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Welcoming asylum seekers in Maidenhead

First published on: 6th July 2023

At All Saints Church, Maidenhead, the Revd Jeremy Harris, leads the church in supporting and welcoming local asylum seekers.

75 year anniversary of Windrush

First published on: 22nd June 2023

The Archbishop of the West Indies visited the Diocese of Oxford as part of celebrations to mark the 75 year anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush to the UK.

Volunteering with refugees and asylum seekers

First published on: 19th June 2023

Could you volunteer an hour a week supporting newly arrived people in the UK with learning English?

Vocations through the lens of disability & neurodivergence

First published on: 30th April 2023

A special vocations day focused on disability and neurodivergence, featuring the Revd Tim Goode as keynote speaker.

First Intercultural Mission Conference in the Church of England

First published on: 28th April 2023

Over 100 church leaders gathered on Wednesday 26 April to worship and learn together for the first-ever Intercultural Mission Conference in the Church of England.

Fully and truly ourselves

First published on: 8th March 2023

The Revd Laura Wheatley Downs, reflects on ministry as a female priest, her calling to ordination, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.

There is no limit to what you can do

First published on: 8th March 2023

Dr Anna Thomas-Betts, shares her reflections on lay ministry, early faith influences, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.

Prayers of thanksgiving and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published

First published on: 20th January 2023

Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples were published on 20 January along with a book of draft worship resources.

Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples

First published on: 18th January 2023

Church of England bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex unions and are set to issue an apology to the LGBTQIA+ community.