Church and community projects awarded over £198k
First published on: 27th April 202313 parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects.
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Contemplative practices for families help nurture everyday faith
First published on: 24th April 2023The Diocese of Oxford launches a brand-new contemplation and reflection resource for families with young children to enjoy exploring and journeying together in faith.
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.
Royal Maundy money honours for service to community and the Church
First published on: 6th April 2023On Thursday 6 April 2023, four people from the Diocese of Oxford will be honoured with Royal Maundy gifts of specially minted coins by The King, in the Royal Maundy Service at York Minster.
Diocesan Synod: working together for the renewal of the Earth
First published on: 30th March 2023The March meeting of Oxford Diocesan Synod took time to consider care for creation and the many different strands of work now underway, and our New Congregations programme.
Appointment of first female Dean of Christ Church
First published on: 16th March 2023The King has approved the appointment of Rev Canon Professor Sarah Foot PhD, FRHistS, FSA as Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. Professor Foot is the first woman to be chosen for the role in Christ Church’s almost 500-year-long history.
Electric vehicle charging stations installed at Church House Oxford
First published on: 13th March 2023The Diocese of Oxford, which recently announced a £10m programme of environmental works to improve the carbon footprint of vicarages, has taken the next step towards net zero with the installation of EV charging stations at Church House Oxford.
Communities mobilise to count endangered species in churchyards
First published on: 10th March 2023Parishes 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.
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.
Prayers of thanksgiving and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published
First published on: 20th January 2023Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples were published on 20 January along with a book of draft worship resources.