News - Diocese of Oxford

Communities mobilise to count endangered species in churchyards

First published on: 10th March 2023

Parishes can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter.

Tree planting in Greenham

First published on: 1st March 2023

Over 300 trees have been planted at St Mary’s Church, in Greenham, Newbury, as part of a project to redevelop the churchyard for the community.

Encountering God through creation

First published on: 13th February 2023

Bicester Forest Church group seeks to encounter more of God through his creation.

Interfaith environment conference

First published on: 24th January 2023

One Earth, Many Faiths was the first Diocesan Interfaith Eco Conference, bringing together over 40 people from different faiths.

Rebuilding St Andrew's Dean Court

First published on: 5th January 2023

St Andrew’s new Church building uses renewable energy to power, heat and light the space and is a valuable centre for the whole community to use and enjoy.

An eco-friendly Christmas

First published on: 29th November 2022

Tips on reducing plastic waste with your Christmas wreath this year.

Burnham’s Silver Eco Church

First published on: 29th November 2022

St Peter’s Church, Burnham, is one of 14 churches in the diocese with the Silver Eco Church award from A Rocha.

Advocacy for God's creation

First published on: 21st November 2022

Advocacy is vital for a healthy and balanced democracy and important in helping tackle climate and ecological emergencies facing the planet.

Beating rising costs in Wendover

First published on: 10th November 2022

Representatives from rural churches across the diocese gathered at St Mary’s Church, Wendover, as part of a trial and launch of new equipment and the Parish Environment Resource Pack.

COP27 in Egypt

First published on: 7th November 2022

From 6 to 18 November, world leaders along with climate activists, civil society representatives, and CEOs will meet in Egypt for the 27th annual gathering on climate action.