Planting church in an Eco Town
First published on: 17th January 2023Pioneer Minister, the Revd Chris Hunt, and a small team of volunteers have grown a creative church community in the new Elmsbrook Eco Town.
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New appointments to the Department of Mission and Ministry
First published on: 8th January 2023The Diocese of Oxford announced today the appointment of the Revd Dr Andy Angel as Director of Formation for Ministry and Dr Andrew Hayes as Lay Ministry Enabler.
Rebuilding St Andrew's Dean Court
First published on: 5th January 2023St Andrew’s new Church building uses renewable energy to power, heat and light the space and is a valuable centre for the whole community to use and enjoy.
Churches awarded over £143,000 for community projects
First published on: 20th December 2022The Development Fund has awarded grants to nine churches to support a range of local church and community projects including a live nativity procession, Parish Nurse, and toddler group for adoptive and foster families.
A church community for adults with additional needs
First published on: 14th December 2022Every Tuesday 20-30 adults of all ages gather with their carers at Greyfriars Church, Reading, for and evening of worship.
Support for asylum seekers in West Oxfordshire
First published on: 9th December 2022Churches in Witney have joined together to support newly arrived asylum seekers, Bishop Gavin shares his reflections from a visit to meet and hear from the asylum seekers.
World mission with the Diocese of Växjö
First published on: 7th December 2022The Ven Christine Allsopp shares her reflections on a recent visit to the Diocese of Växjö, Sweden.
Communities for Ukraine with Citizens UK
First published on: 2nd December 2022Hannah Ling, Social Justice Adviser, shares reflections on the work with Citizens UK supporting Ukrainian refugees through the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Burnham’s Silver Eco Church
First published on: 29th November 2022St Peter’s Church, Burnham, is one of 14 churches in the diocese with the Silver Eco Church award from A Rocha.
Church Planting in Aylesbury
First published on: 15th November 2022Kingsbrook Community Church is based on the Kingsbrook estate in Aylesbury, currently serving over 1,200 new homes.