News - Diocese of Oxford

Reading community alliance will champion local change

First published on: 4th December 2023

Over 160 people representing 24 local organisations have celebrated the launch of Reading Citizens, a community alliance coming together to influence change in their local area.

Offering warmth and welcome this winter

First published on: 8th October 2023

Launched last week, the Warm Welcome Campaign aims to grow their network of over 7,000 Warm Welcome Spaces so that when the clocks go back, everyone can access warm and welcoming space.

Reflections for Black History Month

First published on: 29th September 2023

To mark this year's Black History Month, a Diocesan-commissioned exhibition shares reflections by Black African and Caribbean clergy from across the diocese, about their lives and faith.

New Head of Discipleship and Social Justice

First published on: 1st August 2023

The Revd Joanna Gallant has been appointed as the new Head of Discipleship and Social Justice for the Diocese of Oxford.

Welcoming asylum seekers in Maidenhead

First published on: 6th July 2023

At All Saints Church, Maidenhead, the Revd Jeremy Harris, leads the church in supporting and welcoming local asylum seekers.

Volunteering with refugees and asylum seekers

First published on: 19th June 2023

Could you volunteer an hour a week supporting newly arrived people in the UK with learning English?

Torch touching lives in Reading

First published on: 29th May 2023

For more than two years twelve churches in Reading have been working together on the Torch project.

PACT’s adoption services rated outstanding for third time

First published on: 25th May 2023

Adoption and support services for adoptive families run by Parents And Children Together (PACT) have been rated outstanding by Ofsted for the third successive inspection.

Free hot meals in Wantage

First published on: 27th March 2023

A food and warm space project at Holy Trinity Church, Charlton, provides free three-course hot meals for locals.

Ukraine: One year on

First published on: 23rd February 2023

Hosts and guests reflect on their experience of 12 months of conflict in Ukraine and encourage people to come forward to host those still awaiting refuge.