News - Diocese of Oxford

Prayers of thanksgiving and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published

First published on: 20th January 2023

Draft 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.

Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples

First published on: 18th January 2023

Church of England bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex unions and are set to issue an apology to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Christmas messages from the bishops

First published on: 22nd December 2022

Christmas messages from the bishops in the diocese will be broadcast on Christmas morning on local BBC Radio.

Bishops confirm 79 people across the diocese

First published on: 25th November 2022

In a host of special services across the diocese, 79 people of all ages were confirmed on Sunday 20 November on the Feast Day of Christ the King.

New Deacons 2022

First published on: 6th June 2022

32 new deacons to be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 2 July by the Bishop of Oxford.

Growing roots in Chipping Norton and Woodstock

First published on: 25th May 2022

The Bishop of Oxford continues his Deanery visits with a trip to FarmED in Oxfordshire.

Prospering communities in Abingdon

First published on: 19th May 2022

Bishop Steven spends an afternoon with clergy in the Abingdon Deanery, visiting two youth work charities and joining lay leaders for an evening of conversation.

Awards for distinguished service to the church

First published on: 16th May 2022

Four Honorary Canons installed at Christ Church Cathedral and two people admitted to The Order of St Frideswide by the Bishop of Oxford, on 14 May.

Diocesan Synod “ March 2022

First published on: 18th March 2022

Diocesan Synod members gather online for the first meeting of 2022, looking at Personal Discipleship Plans and Living in Love and Faith.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at 90

First published on: 4th January 2022

Bishops in the Diocese of Oxford responded to the death of Archbishop Tutu on Sunday 26 December.