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Three things we learned from climate scientist Mike Morecroft on Common Ground

First published on: 24th June 2026

In the latest episode of Common Ground, Bishop Mary speaks with Mike Morecroft, Deputy Director for Climate Change Science at Natural England and a Licensed Lay Minister in Hungerford.


Supporting LGBTQIA+ people across the Diocese of Oxford in Pride and beyond

First published on: 22nd June 2026

Members of the diocesan LGBTQIA+ Chaplaincy and Reference Group reflect on a vital ministry.


Historic adoption and the Church of England

First published on: 18th June 2026

This page includes references to historical adoption practices, including the separation of mothers and babies, stigma, and experiences of trauma and lasting emotional harm.


Unity, growth and joy: Diocesan Synod looks to the future

First published on: 17th June 2026

Diocesan Synod gathered online on 13 June, beginning the day in worship before embarking on an agenda focused on mission, ministry, education and safeguarding.


What3Words for the Church

First published on: 16th June 2026

Bishop Gavin's presidential address to Diocesan Synod considers the three words for our time and place.


School leavers celebrate new beginnings at Christ Church Cathedral

First published on: 12th June 2026

Hundreds of Year 6 pupils from Church of England schools across the Diocese of Oxford gathered at Christ Church Cathedral on 11 June for the annual ODBE School Leavers’ Service.


New Chaplaincy Health Adviser brings hospital frontline experience

First published on: 12th June 2026

The Revd Ruth Fitter, Lead Chaplain at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed as the Diocese of Oxford's new Chaplaincy Health Adviser.


Looking back on seven years of AI and ethics

First published on: 10th June 2026

Simon Cross reflects on seven years of helping the Church engage with artificial intelligence, ethics and what it means to be human.


Life is local: Bishop Mary talks food, farming and flourishing with Henry Astor

First published on: 9th June 2026

What does it mean to farm well in an increasingly globalised world? And how can local communities reconnect with the land that feeds them?


It's not inevitable: A climate scientist on hope, grief and the future

First published on: 5th June 2026

To mark World Environment Day, read an extract from the first episode of Common Ground, a new podcast hosted by Bishop Mary Gregory.

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