Hope among the rubble this Advent
First published on: 1st December 2025Hannah Ling, Social Justice Advisor for the diocese, looks at the themes of Advent alongside topics of social action and justice.
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Church empowers women to 'Reclaim the Night'
First published on: 25th November 2025Today, Tuesday 25 November is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. St Mary’s Church in Banbury is bringing the community together to raise awareness of the issue and to be a voice for those affected by gender-based violence.
Archbishop of York among delegates at Revd Polly's racial justice workshop
First published on: 12th November 2025The Revd Polly Falconer, Racial Justice Adviser for the diocese, is asked to deliver half-day workshop to leaders in York as part of her nationally-funded work supporting dioceses around the country
Living Black Shero: Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu
First published on: 22nd October 2025This Black History Month, Racial Justice Adviser the Revd Polly Falconer takes a look at some of the people who have inspired her... Living Black Shero: Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu
Leaders gather to unite against hate and call for compassion
First published on: 16th October 2025Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Unite Against Rising Hate and Call for Compassion Across Communities. The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Group has issued a joint statement of solidarity in response to recent hate incidents across the UK, including the attack on the Manchester Synagogue and the targeting of mosques in Peacehaven, Brighton, and other areas.
An important presence at the Oxford Deaf Festival
First published on: 2nd October 2025The Diocese of Oxford’s Deaf Church joined 700 people at the Oxford Deaf Festival, sharing faith, welcome, and joy with the Deaf community.
Dame Polly shares what Calypso means to her
First published on: 2nd October 2025This Black History Month we are shining a light on events being held throughout the diocese to celebrate the culture and contribution of black people in our communities. Racial Justice Advisor, the Revd Polly Falconer, known as Dame Polly in Calypso circles, shares what the West African music style means to her...
Christians show their Pride in Reading
First published on: 29th August 2025There will be music and dancing in Reading this weekend (30 August) as Reading Pride hits the streets.
Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders condemn mosque crime
First published on: 20th August 2025The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders group today issued a united statement condemning the crime perpetrated against the Central Oxford Mosque.
Oxford centre is "beacon of Islamic scholarship", says King
First published on: 27th July 2025Bishop Steven was among the guests when King Charles visited Oxford recently to open the King Charles III Wing at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.