Bishop Olivia announces her retirement
First published on: 31st January 2024The Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Olivia Graham, has announced she will retire later this year.
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New Year honours for clergy
First published on: 4th January 2024Two vicars from the diocese have been recognised for their service to their communities in the King's New Year honours list.
Christmas Day 2023
First published on: 21st December 2023You can read the Christmas Day sermons from our bishops below, and catch up on the BBC Radio Carol Services with Bishop Olivia and Bishop Gavin via BBC Sounds for Radio Berkshire and Radio Oxford.
Can you help find beds for asylum seekers?
First published on: 7th December 2023An annual appeal to give a warm bed to the homeless during winter will be extended this year to support asylum seekers in need.
Reading community alliance will champion local change
First published on: 4th December 2023Over 160 people representing 24 local organisations have celebrated the launch of Reading Citizens, a community alliance coming together to influence change in their local area.
A pause for peace and remembrance
First published on: 10th November 2023Remembrance Sunday this year will be all the more poignant as we reflect on the conflicts which are claiming the lives of people around the world, most recently in Gaza, Israel and Ukraine.
Rural church celebrates Silver Eco Church award
First published on: 30th October 2023St James the Greater, Eastbury, is our latest church to receive their Silver Eco Church award in recognition of their efforts to care for creation.
New women's ministry posts will champion female clergy
First published on: 10th October 2023Three new advocates for women and their ministry within the Diocese of Oxford have been appointed.
Healing garden help St Luke’s celebrate 140 years
First published on: 28th July 2023A rewilding garden at St Lukes church in Reading is a tangible sign of the parish’s commitment to healing and wholeness.
International welcome offered in Maidenhead
First published on: 21st July 2023Geoff Yeung is a busy man. He’s an Assistant Minister at St Peter’s church, Maidenhead and a part-time charity worker.