Church and community projects awarded over £198k
First published on: 27th April 202313 parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects.
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There is no limit to what you can do
First published on: 8th March 2023Dr 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.
Growing a culture of gratitude in your church
First published on: 7th March 2023Bernwode benefice has grown a culture of gratitude, taught the congregations about intentionally inviting their neighbours to church, and grown average Sunday attendance fourfold.
Reroofing the Chancel at St Mary’s Aylesbury
First published on: 23rd February 2023The lead chancel roof at St Mary’s Church in Aylesbury has had a complete repair and relay and is now leak free and fit for purpose.
Play Café community in Princes Risborough
First published on: 22nd February 2023The Play Café at St Mary's Church, Princes Risborough, has reached 150 families since it started in 2021.
A calling to children’s ministry
First published on: 7th February 2023Laura-Anne Putterford, Children’s Leader at All Saints Church, Marlow, talks about her calling to children and families ministry.
Community organising in Milton Keynes
First published on: 6th February 2023St Frideswides Church, Water Eaton, is the first Resource Hub for Community Organising and Church Growth in the diocese.
Celebrating Plough Sunday in Oving
First published on: 13th January 2023An outdoor service at All Saints Church, in Oving, celebrated the start of the agricultural year.
Over half a million pounds of energy hardship grants
First published on: 4th January 2023Churches in the Thames Valley have been awarded grants from the Diocese of Oxford to help with rising energy costs and opening Warm Hubs.
Christmas messages from the bishops
First published on: 22nd December 2022Christmas messages from the bishops in the diocese will be broadcast on Christmas morning on local BBC Radio.