Learning Lessons Review: Revd Michael Hall
First published on: 21st July 2023A safeguarding case review into allegations of spiritual abuse by Revd Michael Hall, at St Margaret's Tylers Green between 1981 and 2000.
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Church and community projects awarded over £167k
First published on: 12th July 2023Nine parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects in the thirteenth round of the Development Fund.
General Synod carries Oxford motion on the climate emergency
First published on: 11th July 2023The Oxford Diocesan Synod motion, Responding to the Climate Emergency, has been overwhelmingly supported by General Synod. The motion calls for the National Investment Bodies of the Church of England to scale up investment in renewable energy and other environmental solutions and asks the Government to review planning regulations to aid the installation of renewable technology on church buildings.
20 new deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral
First published on: 3rd July 2023The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, ordained 20 people to the diaconate on Saturday 1 July in two services at Christ Church Cathedral.
space for all restoration of All Saints Wokingham
First published on: 20th June 2023All Saints Wokingham has reopened its doors to welcome the local community and congregation after a year of major interior restoration and reordering.
Meet the ordinands
First published on: 13th June 202320 people are to be ordained deacon in the Diocese of Oxford on Saturday 1 July by the Bishop of Oxford.
New Director of Property for the Diocese of Oxford
First published on: 30th May 2023Sophie Orme has been appointed as the new Director of Property.
Dominic Grieve KC completes governance review of Christ Church, Oxford
First published on: 17th May 2023Dominic Grieve KC has completed his independent review of the governance of Christ Church, Oxford, and a report setting out recommendations to the Governing Body. We look forward to engaging with its conclusions in the coming months.
First bells cast with royal cyphers of King Charles and Queen Camilla
First published on: 4th May 2023Two new church bells at All Saints, North Moreton, are the first bells in the country to bear the royal cyphers of both their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Funding boost for St James Church
First published on: 3rd May 2023A Berkshire church is to share in a £351,500 heritage funding boost from the National Churches Trust.