Over half a million pounds of energy hardship grants
First published on: 4th January 2023Churches in the Thames Valley have been awarded grants from the Diocese of Oxford to help with rising energy costs and opening Warm Hubs.
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Christmas messages from the bishops
First published on: 22nd December 2022Christmas messages from the bishops in the diocese will be broadcast on Christmas morning on local BBC Radio.
Churches awarded over £143,000 for community projects
First published on: 20th December 2022The Development Fund has awarded grants to nine churches to support a range of local church and community projects including a live nativity procession, Parish Nurse, and toddler group for adoptive and foster families.
New Deacons 2022
First published on: 6th June 202232 new deacons to be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 2 July by the Bishop of Oxford.
Let there be light
First published on: 24th May 2022St Lawrence's Bradwell uses lead theft as an opportunity to fundraise to improve the lighting inside the building at the same time as replacing the roof.
Tackling digital poverty
First published on: 18th May 2022At Trinity Community Centre and church in Fishermead, Milton Keynes, an internet cafe funded by a grant from the Development Fund helps tackle digital poverty.
Awards for distinguished service to the church
First published on: 16th May 2022Four Honorary Canons installed at Christ Church Cathedral and two people admitted to The Order of St Frideswide by the Bishop of Oxford, on 14 May.
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.
New Year's resolutions to help the planet
First published on: 5th January 2022At St Mary's, Wendover, churchgoers are setting planet-saving New Year's resolutions to help create good everyday habits.
First Festival Church in the Diocese of Oxford
First published on: 5th January 2022St Mary the Virgin Church, Drayton Beauchamp, is the first church in the Diocese of Oxford to be awarded Festival Church status.