Al Jazeera English documentary explores faith and climate
First published on: 21st April 2023The climate action work of the Church of England in the Thames Valley features in an inspiring new documentary from Al Jazeera English.
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Holy Week art in Newbury
First published on: 30th March 2023St John's Church, Newbury, is embarking on an artistic collaboration with local artists to present a new exhibition for Holy week, With Passion - Sixteen Artistic Meditations on Holy Week and Human Experience.
The Revd Dr Leonard Onugha
First published on: 22nd March 2023We are deeply saddened to share the news that the Revd Dr Leonard Onugha, Rector of Finchampstead and California, died at his home on 20 March.
Bras raise funds for local church
First published on: 23rd March 2023Local churchgoer in Emmer Green, Wendy Howell, has raised over £1,100 for the church by selling new and second-hand bras.
Confirmations and intergenerational church
First published on: 15th March 2023The Bishop of Reading confirmed 18 teens and adults in services at St James Church, Southlake, and St Mary’s Purley in February.
Fully and truly ourselves
First published on: 8th March 2023The Revd Laura Wheatley Downs, reflects on ministry as a female priest, her calling to ordination, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.
Tree planting in Greenham
First published on: 1st March 2023Over 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.
Planting Hong Kong congregations
First published on: 27th February 2023Trinity Church has seen itself grow from 120 people to just over 450 in just 10 months through a partnership with the local Hong Kong community.
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.