News - Diocese of Oxford

First Intercultural Mission Conference in the Church of England

First published on: 28th April 2023

Over 100 church leaders gathered on Wednesday 26 April to worship and learn together for the first-ever Intercultural Mission Conference in the Church of England.

There is no limit to what you can do

First published on: 8th March 2023

Dr Anna Thomas-Betts, shares her reflections on lay ministry, early faith influences, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.

Fully and truly ourselves

First published on: 8th March 2023

The Revd Laura Wheatley Downs, reflects on ministry as a female priest, her calling to ordination, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.

Prayers of thanksgiving and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published

First published on: 20th January 2023

Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples were published on 20 January along with a book of draft worship resources.

Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples

First published on: 18th January 2023

Church of England bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex unions and are set to issue an apology to the LGBTQIA+ community.

A church community for adults with additional needs

First published on: 14th December 2022

Every Tuesday 20-30 adults of all ages gather with their carers at Greyfriars Church, Reading, for and evening of worship.

Clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples, says +Oxford

First published on: 3rd November 2022

The Bishop of Oxford has published a 52-page essay, Together in Love and Faith, setting out the ways his own views have changed on same-sex relationships over the last decade.

Black African and Caribbean clergy inspiring stories of faith and resilience

First published on: 2nd October 2022

A new portrait and video exhibition, Resolved to Serve, commissioned by the Diocese of Oxford, aims to celebrate black culture and its influence in the Church today.

Growing Hope for families in High Wycombe

First published on: 27th April 2022

New local charity Growing Hope is providing a vital service offering free therapy for children, young people and their families to enable them to flourish.

Faith in action at the Monday Club Cafe

First published on: 24th March 2022

Volunteers from Wendover run a hugely successful cafe supporting people with dementia and their carers.