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Diocese grants support six more church projects

First published on: 7th November 2024

Work to grow ministry with children, families and young people were at the forefront of the latest round of Development Fund grants from the Diocese of Oxford. 


Five new lay ministers licensed at celebration service

First published on: 5th November 2024

Five new lay ministers from Buckinghamshire were licensed at a special service at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday. Louise Cook, Grace Hunting, Alexander Rees, Geoffrey Strutt and Richard Smith will now be part of the ministry teams at their respective churches.


Hundreds gather in peace, remembrance and unity

First published on: 7th October 2024

A vigil for peace, remembrance and unity was held in Oxford last night. Led by the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Steven, and Imam Monawar Hussain, founder of The Oxford Foundation, as co-chairs of the Oxford Interfaith Network.


Bishop Olivia lays down her crozier and says farewell

First published on: 1st October 2024

Bishop Olivia's farewell service was held at Reading Minster on 29 September.


New directors apppointed to diocese team

First published on: 5th September 2024

A Director of Finance and a Director of Communications have been appointed at the Diocese of Oxford.


Bishop Tim announced as Bishop of Wolverhampton

First published on: 27th August 2024

The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Dr Timothy Wambunya, Vicar of St Paul’s, Slough, in the Diocese of Oxford, for nomination to the Suffragan See of Wolverhampton in the Diocese of Lichfield, in succession to Bishop Clive Gregory, following his retirement.


Statement from faith leaders in Berkshire

First published on: 9th August 2024

Response to rioting and civil unrest in the wake of Southport murders from faith leaders in Berkshire


Diocese grants support nine more church projects

First published on: 18th July 2024

Reaching children, young people and families were two of the largest grants made in the latest round of Development Fund awards. 


Newbury church to become Net Zero Carbon Champion

First published on: 17th July 2024

St John the Evangelist Church is one of more than 100 churches across England to take part in multi-million pound project. The Net Zero Carbon Demonstrator church project, with £5.2million funding, is part of The Church of England’s Net Zero Programme.


New deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral

First published on: 3rd July 2024

Celebrations took place this weekend as 15 deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral.

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