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.
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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.
Learning and listening in the Deddington Deanery
First published on: 21st February 2022Bishop Steven continues his year of ˜listening and learning' with a visit to the rural parishes of the Deddington Deanery.
Madley Park Community Cafe
First published on: 16th February 2022With no space for the community in Madley Park, a small group from St Mary's Cogges and the estate start a cafe to bring people together.
Bishop Steven in Aston & Cuddesdon
First published on: 14th February 2022Continuing his visits around the diocese, Bishop Steven joins clergy, lay leaders and PCCs in Aston and Cuddesdon Deanery for a day of listening and learning.
Bringing faith and school sport together
First published on: 27th January 2022Project Touchline delivers a programme of sport, collective worship, Bible teaching and prayer for Aston and Cote CE Primary, Oxfordshire.