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Listed Places of Worship scheme extended

First published on: 23rd January 2025

The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) scheme, which provides a grant equivalent to the cost of VAT on repair and maintenance work and associated professional fees on listed churches, has been extended for the next financial year. 


Welcoming Anne as Parish Development Advisor

First published on: 16th January 2025

Anne Perry has joined the diocese as Parish Development Advisor for Dorchester. Anne comes to the diocese with 15 years’ experience in the education sector in Oxfordshire.  


Pupils' artwork is the star of Christmas church services

First published on: 12th December 2024

Stars will shine at St Mary’s Twyford’s Christmas services and events thanks to pupils at Polehampton Infants and Junior Schools who created a star installation in the chancel.


'Quality' Advent calendar dishes out chocolates to the community

First published on: 12th December 2024

An advent calendar with a difference is gifting residents in the estate which surrounds St Peter’s in Quarrendon with a tub of Quality Street chocolates every day.


'Real' windows decorated for Advent trail

First published on: 12th December 2024

Real Advent windows have been opening in Amersham on a trail around the town. 


From support seeker to support worker - refugee Rose's story

First published on: 28th November 2024

A church project to give asylum seekers in Banbury access to kitchen facilities has come full circle for one of the refugees who has now become the church’s wellbeing coordinator. 


Community garden will grow food and fellowship

First published on: 28th November 2024

A new garden in the centre of Berinsfield has been established to grow community links and food for the table. 


Bishop Steven visits church projects during deanery visits

First published on: 21st November 2024

Earlier this week, Bishop Steven spent two days visiting Amersham and Wendover deaneries.


One thousand poppies mark Remembrance Sunday

First published on: 14th November 2024

​​​​​​​To mark Remembrance Sunday, All Saints’ Church, Ascot Heath launched an initiative to get members of the church knitting or crocheting poppies to form a display.


Poppies cascade over cross thanks to community creators

First published on: 6th November 2024

Groups across Beaconsfield worked together to create 8,000 poppies which form a cascade of the remembrance flower for commemorations in the town.

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