Forest church grows faith and fellowship
First published on: 4th December 2025A forest church in Dorchester Abbey will celebrate the christening of one of its members a year on from the first service.
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Pipe dream for church fundraising
First published on: 27th November 2025St Mary’s Church in Thatcham has come up with an unusual way of raising some of the funds needed to restore its 1865 organ. The instrument needs a complete refurbishment to ensure it can be played for generations to come.
Church empowers women to 'Reclaim the Night'
First published on: 25th November 2025Today, Tuesday 25 November is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. St Mary’s Church in Banbury is bringing the community together to raise awareness of the issue and to be a voice for those affected by gender-based violence.
Bishop Mary speaks against Christian nationalist narrative
First published on: 6th November 2025Bishop Mary has given her backing to a prayer walk to be held in London tomorrow, where UK Christians will speaking out against the Christian nationalist narrative they say is the antithesis of the values at the heart of their faith.
Vicar's campaign to remember the Forgotten Army
First published on: 6th November 2025The Revd Mark Nam has launched a campaign to create a memorial to the ‘Forgotten Army’ – thousands of Chinese Labour Corps who fought during the First World War.
Awards on the menu for new church café
First published on: 16th October 2025A church café in Windsor has walked away with not one but two of the top prizes at the annual Maidenhead Coffee Festival, just a year after opening.
Mark celebrated as diversity champion
First published on: 22nd September 2025The Revd Mark Nam was recognised in the Positive Role Model Award: Race, religion and faith category at the awards ceremony held in Liverpool Cathedral on Friday. He was among more than 85,000 nominees and 126 finalists in 15 categories.
Pilot youth deanery day a big success
First published on: 18th September 2025Young people from across Reading took part in the first youth deanery day this summer, thanks to a Development Fund grant.
Churches making a difference this Creationtide
First published on: 4th September 2025Hannah Mann speaks to BBC Radio Oxford's Lilley Mitchell about Creationtide across the diocese.
Christians show their Pride in Reading
First published on: 29th August 2025There will be music and dancing in Reading this weekend (30 August) as Reading Pride hits the streets.