Petertide Ordinations
First published on: 27th June 202232 ordinands were ordained priest in five services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June.
News
Welcoming refugees across the diocese
First published on: 22nd June 2022How people from Didcot, Milton Keynes and Reading have been supporting refugees in Refugee Week and beyond.
New report reveals rise in church attendance
First published on: 22nd June 2022A new report shows that Easter Day churchgoing in the Diocese of Oxford has recovered to 73% of pre-pandemic levels.
Slough's restored churchyard
First published on: 6th June 2022St Mary's Church, Slough, transformed the outdoor space in time for Platinum Jubilee celebrations with the help of the community following months of issues with antisocial behaviour in the churchyard.
Families on Fridays
First published on: 18th May 2022An after-school club for local families in Henley-on-Thames was funded by a grant from the Development Fund.
Awards for distinguished service to the church
First published on: 16th May 2022Four 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.
A baptism in the Thames
First published on: 20th April 2022Two brave young people from the Minecraft group are baptised in the River Thames, the first full immersion baptism at St Michael's for at least 50 years.
A family of families
First published on: 13th April 2022During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.
The pop-up Post Office
First published on: 29th March 2022A Berkshire church identifies the gap they could fill in their village by providing a space in the church for a regular Post Office shop.
Talks and trains in the Newbury Deanery
First published on: 28th March 2022Bishop Steven visits the Newbury Deanery, meeting with clergy and laity and taking a ride on a mini electric train.