Silver lining for Creationtide celebrations
First published on: 25th September 2025Parishioners at St Mary Magdalene Church in Flaunden are celebrating being named as the 50th silver Eco Church in the diocese.
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Table-top monuments part of conservation project
First published on: 24th September 2025A church in Fulbrook is part of a conservation project to preserve stone monuments in churchyards.
Mark celebrated as diversity champion
First published on: 22nd September 2025The Revd Mark Nam was recognised in the Positive Role Model Award: Race, religion and faith category at the awards ceremony held in Liverpool Cathedral on Friday. He was among more than 85,000 nominees and 126 finalists in 15 categories.
Prayer, pedals and pints for Ride + Stride
First published on: 15th September 2025Bishop Dave and Bishop Gavin clocked up almost 100 miles while visiting 44 churches on Saturday for the annual Ride + Stride historic churches fundraiser.
Meal service curries favour with refugees
First published on: 28th August 2025Monday night is curry night for asylum seekers and those housed by the council in a hotel in Summertown, Oxford.
Churches at centre of welcome for new residents
First published on: 28th August 2025Welcoming Abbey Fields with ice lollies and smiles!
Food and fellowship with Swedish friends
First published on: 10th July 2025In June, a group from the Akeman Benefice and Bicester and Islip Deanery enjoyed a six-day visit to the parish of Mönsterås with Fliseryd in our Swedish link diocese of Växjö.
Memorials to those lost in air disasters
First published on: 10th July 2025Two services took place to remember soldiers and airmen lost in air disasters in Dorchester.
Church charity serves up new premises to feed the hungry
First published on: 26th June 2025New premises for St Mark’s Meals in Milton Keynes means all elements of the charity can come under one roof.
Reflective service launched for regatta visitors
First published on: 26th June 2025Alongside the rowing and celebrating at next week’s Henley Royal Regatta will be the opportunity to join a new contemplative service.