'God kept tugging at my sleeve' - Joan's story
First published on: 2nd May 2024Working at the Taizé Community in France in her mid-20s started Joan's journey to being part of the first cohort of women to be ordained priest in 1994.
News
Citizens alliance takes aim at housing, inclusion and safety
First published on: 25th April 2024Continuing with their pledge to ‘make Oxford a better place for everyone’, Thames Valley Citizens have kick-started their campaign by focussing on housing justice, inclusive jobs and the safety of women and girls.
The Revd Canon Richard Lamey takes on mission and ministry
First published on: 16th April 2024The Revd Canon Richard Lamey, Rector of St Paul's in Wokingham and Area Dean for Sonning, has been announced as the Director of Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of Norwich.
An Easter sermon from Bishop Olivia
First published on: 3rd April 2024The following sermon was preached on Easter Sunday at St Luke's, Reading.
Chrism Mass: Celebrating the ministry of the people of God
First published on: 28th March 2024The Chrism Mass held on Maundy Thursday celebrates the ministry of the whole people of God, espcially those who worship and minister in this diocese of Oxford and invites congregants to reaffirm their commitment to service.
Church pops up to provide a restful place for families
First published on: 14th March 2024Rest, rejuvenate and replenish your body and soul – that’s the ethos behind the new pop-up children’s café at St Andrew’s, Clewer.
Friends stitched together to make light quilt
First published on: 8th February 2024A group of Ducklington church crafters, including asylum seekers living locally, have come together to produce a quilt for Candlemas.
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.
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.