Prayer, pedals and pints for Ride + Stride
First published on: 15th September 2025Bishop Dave and Bishop Gavin clocked up almost 100 miles while visiting 44 churches on Saturday for the annual Ride + Stride historic churches fundraiser.
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Ride + Stride 2025
First published on: 1st September 2025It's not often we tell two of our Bishops to get on their bikes but that's exactly what will be happening on 13 September.
New Archdeacon of Buckingham announced
First published on: 3rd August 2025The Diocese of Oxford is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Gavin Knight as Archdeacon of Buckingham, which has come about due to the upcoming retirement of The Venerable Guy Elsmore.
Church charity serves up new premises to feed the hungry
First published on: 26th June 2025New premises for St Mark’s Meals in Milton Keynes means all elements of the charity can come under one roof.
Meet the ordinands - 2025
First published on: 26th June 2025Twenty new deacons will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on 5 July, going on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese.
Mixing music and ministry for festival-goers
First published on: 25th June 2025Music and ministry will combine for ordinand Lewis Simonds this week as he forms part of the Church of Glastonbury.
Waddesdon development will have social housing element
First published on: 27th May 2025A former allotment site in Waddesdon will become the site for 75 homes, including 30% of affordable housing. The site, originally owned by the Diocese of Oxford which secured the planning permission, will be developed by Greencore Homes a ‘better than net zero’ house builder.
Archdeacon Guy to retire in September
First published on: 8th May 2025The Ven Guy Elsmore, Archdeacon of Buckingham, will be retiring from his post at the end of September.
Ten-year-old Theo is a Tower Wizard!
First published on: 7th May 2025Theo the Tower Wizard will be among those ringing the bells at Hambleden church to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.
School shines as first to install solar panels
First published on: 25th March 2025Despite only having been installed a few weeks ago, the solar panels at St John’s School in Lacey Green are already saving money!