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Award-winning restoration creates peaceful haven

First published on: 28th November 2024

One of Oxford’s best-kept secrets has been recognised with an Oxford Preservation Trust Award. The Landscape and Public Realm plaque was presented to the Friends of Holywell Cemetery who have breathed new life into the peaceful spot.


Creationtide a source of connection between link dioceses

First published on: 30th September 2024

Church members from the Dioceses of Växjö and Oxford gather online to celebrate Season of Creation


Local creation care champions named Church Times Green Awards finalists

First published on: 11th September 2024

Three entries submitted into the national Church Times Green Awards from the diocese have been shortlisted as finalists for their work to care for creation.


Community pull together to create green space

First published on: 17th July 2024

A project to revitalise the gardens at St Paul’s Church in Slough became a whole community effort. The initiative was part of The Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature programme, which drew in people from all walks of life, to recreate the garden as a more wildlife-friendly space. 


Green space becomes colourful retreat

First published on: 3rd July 2024

A healing garden created at the side of a church has attracted pollinators and increased biodiversity in St Luke with St Bartholomew, Reading.


Going green earns church bronze award

First published on: 27th June 2024

St Swithun’s, Kennington celebrated their Bronze Eco Church award with a bring and share lunch with a difference. 


50th Gold Eco Church awarded in Reading

First published on: 20th June 2024

St John and St Stephen's church has been named as the 50th Gold Eco Church by A Rocha.


Celebrating creation care champions

First published on: 13th June 2024

Marlow Church of England Infant School, Jane Shepherd from St Andrew’s, Headington, and St Mary’s Witney are just a few of the schools, churches and people recognised for their creation care contributions. 


Budding gardeners are growing for God

First published on: 7th February 2024

A green-fingered group of parishioners in Princes Risborough are hoping to grow their own floral displays for church. 


Pupils branch out for new roles

First published on: 13th December 2023

Tree wardens from St Leonards CE school will take care of six fruit frees planted close to the school grounds in Banbury. 

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