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Training for ministry is an 'effective operation'

First published on: 24th July 2025

Training for ministry in the diocese, for ordained and lay people, has been recognised and affirmed by the Church of England which carried out a periodic external review (PER) recently.


'Utterly dedicated' Kathy recognised

First published on: 11th December 2024

Chair of the Oxford Diocese Schools Trust Kathy Winrow has been recognised in the wards given annually by Lambeth Palace. Kathy received the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship.


Bishop Gavin blesses first ‘all through’ church school

First published on: 27th March 2024

The primary phase site of a new ‘all through’ Church of England school built on the Wellington Gate development in Grove was officially opened by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Marjorie Neasham Glasgow.


Spiritual toolkit supports families suffering because of the war in Ukraine

First published on: 8th November 2023

A contemplative toolkit developed to support families and schools in the Diocese of Oxford will now be used by those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. 


Diocesan Synod: caring for our children

First published on: 15th June 2023

The June meeting of Oxford Diocesan Synod took time to discuss how we can best support children, families and schools. Members also considered a revised environmental motion for General Synod and the draft 2024 budget. 


School Chaplaincy in Woodstock

First published on: 5th December 2022

The Chaplaincy programme at the Marlborough Church of England School serves young people in Woodstock and the surrounding villages.


Bringing faith and school sport together

First published on: 27th January 2022

Project Touchline delivers a programme of sport, collective worship, Bible teaching and prayer for Aston and Cote CE Primary, Oxfordshire.


Annual Service for Headteachers and Governors

First published on: 22nd November 2021

A service of celebration held at Dorchester Abbey on 18 Nov for headteachers and governors of Church of England schools in the diocese.


Our link with the 'Real Easter Egg' campaign

First published on: 18th February 2020

Ten years ago churches and schools from the Oxford Diocese helped establish a mission project which has reached millions of people, crosses all denominations and offers individuals a simple way to share the Easter story while supporting Fairtrade and charitable projects.


Estelle Morris and Bishop Alan in conversation in Newbury

First published on: 14th November 2019

The former education Secretary Baroness Estelle Morris encouraged Church school governors at a special Diocesan event.

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