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42 children, 30 volunteers and 33 years of holiday club at St Catherine’s

First published on: 10th September 2026

“We punch above our weight when it comes to our children’s ministry,”


Schools across the diocese join together in prayer

First published on: 9th September 2026

As a new academic year begins, the Diocese is giving thanks for all our schools and praying for the children and young people, staff, governors, families and communities who make up their school communities.


How Trinity Earley is growing a new Hong Konger church community

First published on: 7th September 2026

Strategic investment has enabled Revd Fung Lau to work alongside a team of Hong Kong pastors, many of whom do not come from an Anglican background, helping to build relationships between the different Christian traditions and the Church of England.


Care for Creation as the Church Family

First published on: 4th September 2026

Alison Riggs, Environment Action Delivery Coordinator, pushes for positive change in the face of extreme weather and an 'El Nino' year.


Bishop Mary visits our link diocese in South Africa

First published on: 28th August 2026

Bishop Mary visited our link Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa, spending time with churches and communities across the diocese before joining its clergy school for several days of teaching, discussion and shared theological reflection.


Churches welcome thousands of children to holiday clubs

First published on: 26th August 2026

Across the summer holidays, 16 Lighthouse holiday clubs welcomed around 2,400 children, supported by more than 1,500 volunteers.


More than a quarter million pounds invested in church work

First published on: 21st August 2026

The projects this will fund range from children and youth work, community meals, and a number of much needed buildings projects.


From field to altar: celebrating Lammas

First published on: 20th August 2026

Churches in Oving and Quainton joined together earlier this month to mark Lammas, an ancient agricultural festival celebrating the first gran harvest of the season.


Churchyard moth survey reveals wildlife diversity at St Giles, Great Coxwell

First published on: 18th August 2026

Families and local residents gathered at St Giles Church, Great Coxwell, to discover the rich variety of wildlife using the churchyard during a community moth survey.


More than 100 young people gather for biggest Amplify Adventure weekend yet

First published on: 31st July 2026

A celebration of faith, friendship and the gifts of young people.

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