Growing roots in Chipping Norton and Woodstock
First published on: 25th May 2022The Bishop of Oxford continues his Deanery visits with a trip to FarmED in Oxfordshire.
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Growing with the Banbury community
First published on: 19th May 2022St Francis Church, Banbury, a Local Ecumenical Partnership, creates a community garden in the outdoor space at the church serving three local housing estates.
A message from the former Prime Minister to children and young people
First published on: 14th October 2021Theresa May MP shares a message with children in the diocese about the importance of writing to their MP about climate change.
Moving forward from the Paris climate talks
First published on: 16th August 2017As the world looks to reduce its carbon footprint following COP21, we ask 'what next?'
Church of England agrees to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement
First published on: 9th July 2018Church of England agrees to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Breaking: Goddard amendment passes at General Synod The Bishop of Oxford says:"I am very pleased that the Church of England has agreed to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement in 2020 and to complete that disinvestment by 2023 at the latest if they are not prepared to align their plans with the Paris Agreement and a carbon zero future.
More churches urged to convert to renewable energy
First published on: 10th August 2018As temperatures soar around the world, more than 5,500 UK churches have put their faith in clean energy.
New resources for Creationtide
First published on: 12th September 2018New resources for Creationtide. 'Creationtide' or the 'Season of Creation' is the period in the annual church calendar (from 1st September to 4th October) dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
St James' wins national Green award
First published on: 3rd April 2019Winning a Church Times Green Church Award was a "wow" moment for Ed Sampson, churchwarden at St James' Finchampstead.
The roles of honey bees
First published on: 3rd May 2019The roles of honey bees. As Creationtide draws to a close, the Revd Caroline Windley reflects on the link between the different roles of honey bees in their hive and the different gifts and roles that Christians have within the Church.
Churches working in partnership on the environment
First published on: 15th May 2019Partnering with other people in care for creation can be an important part of a church's witness and outreach.