Ecumenical youth work
First published on: 6th March 2023In South Oxfordshire, six local churches have formed an ecumenical partnership to develop work with, and among, the young people in Didcot, Harwell, Chilton, and the surrounding areas.
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Two dog collars on a walk
First published on: 22nd February 2023The Revd Phil Sutton and his wife, Jane, train hearing dogs for people in the deaf community.
New Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester
First published on: 19th February 2023The Revd Preb Jane Haslam has been appointed as the new Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester.
Encountering God through creation
First published on: 13th February 2023Bicester Forest Church group seeks to encounter more of God through his creation.
David Tyler to be Archdeacon of Dorchester
First published on: 26th January 2023The Diocese of Oxford is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon David Tyler has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Dorchester.
Planting church in an Eco Town
First published on: 17th January 2023Pioneer Minister, the Revd Chris Hunt, and a small team of volunteers have grown a creative church community in the new Elmsbrook Eco Town.
Rebuilding St Andrew's Dean Court
First published on: 5th January 2023St 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.
Over half a million pounds of energy hardship grants
First published on: 4th January 2023Churches in the Thames Valley have been awarded grants from the Diocese of Oxford to help with rising energy costs and opening Warm Hubs.
Christmas messages from the bishops
First published on: 22nd December 2022Christmas messages from the bishops in the diocese will be broadcast on Christmas morning on local BBC Radio.
Churches awarded over £143,000 for community projects
First published on: 20th December 2022The Development Fund has awarded grants to nine churches to support a range of local church and community projects including a live nativity procession, Parish Nurse, and toddler group for adoptive and foster families.