Pilgrim Paths
First published on: 10th May 2022A new Pilgrimage Paths walking series in the Bicester and Islip deanery was launched on Sunday 1 May seeking to connect local people with one another and with the history of their 35 parish churches.
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Ministering to the older generation
First published on: 4th May 2022In the Ridgeway Benefice, Gill Thompson, a retired Maths Teacher, spends her time supporting the spiritual needs of the older generation as the first Anna Chaplain in Oxfordshire.
The Bishop of Oxford visits Bicester eco-town
First published on: 11th April 2022Bishop Steven visited the Bicester & Islip Deanery, meeting clergy and local lay leaders and visiting the Elmsbrook eco-town and Park Farm.
Bishop Steven in the Wallingford Deanery
First published on: 6th April 2022Bishop Steven joined clergy, young people, and leaders of other church denominations for an afternoon of listening, learning and table football.
Churches awarded over £78,000 for community projects
First published on: 5th April 2022The Development Fund awards ten churches grants to support a range of projects, including a community choir and day trips for low-income families.
Arts Festival celebrating 200 years of St Mary's, Banbury
First published on: 28th March 2022A seven-month arts festival at St Mary's, Banbury, will showcase the best of local art and creativity.
Farming and rural church
First published on: 22nd March 2022In the Vale of White Horse and Wantage Deaneries, Bishop Steven meets clergy, lay leaders and dairy farmers to hear about their experiences.
Rest and recover with a Greenhouse
First published on: 16th March 2022Over the last few months, four different Greenhouses have been launched to support the growth of new worshipping communities.
Combating fast fashion and bridging cultures
First published on: 9th March 2022Maria Skoyles used her experience as a textile designer to develop the Dorcas Dress Project, helping empower the voiceless in the fashion industry.
Chinnor ChooseDay Church
First published on: 28th February 2022St Andrew's Church, Chinnor, runs an afterschool group for 5-8-year-olds and their parents and carers aiming to bridge the gap between St Andrews CE Primary and the church.