Diocese of Oxford divests from fossil fuels
First published on: 21st April 2021Diocese of Oxford announces disinvestment from the fossil fuel sector in strive to become carbon net zero by 2035.
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Learning Lessons from Pioneers: Growing New Communities
First published on: 6th April 2021Reflections by Revd Will Donaldson, Head of New Congregations, on the Summary Report by the Church Army Research Unit.
Top tips for an eco-friendly Easter
First published on: 30th March 2021The Environment Action Programme share their top tips for Easter crafts and decorations that are planet-friendly.
Diocesan Synod Summary
First published on: 29th March 2021A motion and debate on the future of work and an update on the progress of the new congregations team.
A Prayer for the Journey
First published on: 4th March 2021A prayer for churches, wherever they are on the Parish Pathway to net zero and their journey to being a more eco-friendly church.
Church Energy Audit Programme Launches
First published on: 2nd June 2020Church Energy Audit Programme Launches. The diocese is helping churches access both expert energy efficiency advice tailored to their building and small grants towards implementing the advisors' energy efficiency recommendations.
Helping churches discern God's call
First published on: 22nd January 2020The Revd Emily Davis explains how how the Parish Planning Tool has helped her parish to become more Christ-like
Calmer classrooms with the Contemplative Toolkit
First published on: 7th December 2019Goring CE Primary School takes part in the Contemplative Toolkit pilot.
Growing a new church on Great Western Park
First published on: 31st July 2019Growing a new church on Great Western Park. New communities are springing up across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes with a population the size of Edinburgh expected to move into the Diocese over the next 15 years.
New resources for Creationtide
First published on: 12th September 2018New resources for Creationtide. 'Creationtide' or the 'Season of Creation' is the period in the annual church calendar (from 1st September to 4th October) dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.