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The Rt. Revd Olivia Graham, Bishop of Reading, speaks at vigil for Reading school boy

First published on: 10th January 2021

The Rt. Revd Olivia Graham spoke at the vigil of murdered Reading school boy, Oliver Stephens, joining the local community to support Olly's family and calling for kindness and hope in the midst of the darkness.


Lighthouse goes online for a lockdown holiday club

First published on: 11th January 2021

Whether you're at home, in the garden or the car, Lighthouse is bringing the fun to you.


Church on Berryfields Wins Proud of Bucks Award

First published on: 19th January 2021

An Aylesbury church's compassionate response to the coronavirus crisis has landed them a Proud of Bucks award for local impact.


Lord Carey PTO

First published on: 25th January 2021

The Bishop of Oxford has reinstated Permission to Officiate (PTO) for Lord Carey, who has issued the following statement...


Bletchley curate makes social media waves

First published on: 28th January 2021

The Revd Steve Hallet, a second-year curate at St Frideswide's church in Bletchley, is bringing words of comfort to many via TikTok.


A Covid Meditation Nine Months On

First published on: 28th January 2021

A poem reflecting on the Covid-19 pandemic nine months on, written by Sue Cleave, from St Clement's Church, Oxford.


Prayer for the Nation

First published on: 4th February 2021

As the UK's Covid-19 death toll sadly passes 100,000, the bishops from the Diocese of Oxford reflect on how we can pray for our nation.


Maidenhead curate joins the battle against Covid-19

First published on: 5th February 2021

First year curate, Phyl Sopp, has been interviewed by the Church Times and BBC Radio Berkshire, discussing how she is playing her part in the battle against Covid-19.


St Paul's Wokingham provide local NHS staff with practical and spiritual support

First published on: 8th February 2021

St Paul's Wokingham offer up prayer, thanks and care packages for Royal Berkshire Hospital staff.


Festival of Interests, St Peter & St Paul, Great Missenden

First published on: 10th February 2021

Members of St Peter and St Paul's congregation arrange a series of online activities to keep the community in touch during the pandemic.

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