Rogation Sunday: blessing the land, praying for our communities
First published on: 7th May 2026Across the Diocese of Oxford, churches will soon mark Rogation Sunday. It’s a tradition rooted in prayer, community, and care for the land.
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Reviving a medieval parish ale tradition with specially brewed ‘DiscipAle’
First published on: 6th May 2026On Saturday 9 May, the church will host its second annual Parish Ale Festival
Restoring the voice of St John’s Woodley
First published on: 29th April 2026The community in Woodley has worked together to once again hear the bells of St John’s Anglican Church in Woodley.
A good team all round: clergy couple test their general knowledge on Pointless
First published on: 28th April 2026Revd Sami and Revd Graham Watts swapped the pulpit at The Lantern Community Church in Marlow Bottom for the quiz podium
Lantern Marathon Challenge to shine the light on Marlow Bottom
First published on: 22nd April 2026Marathon 26 Challenge, a creative sponsored event in support of a vision for a new community and church space
Training now available for parishes in use of new DBS system
First published on: 21st January 2026Parish level users can now book on to training courses that will allow them to use our recommended DBS system.
Looking to the light on Plough Sunday
First published on: 14th January 2026Blessing tractors and remembering the joys and challenges farmers face was part of the Wild Plough Sunday service at Hambleden.
Diocese duo recognised in King's New Year's honours
First published on: 8th January 2026Two people from the diocese have been recognised in His Majesty the King’s New Year’s Day honours.
Ainsley's Altar Ego keeps him 'buzzy'
First published on: 18th December 2025There’s a real buzz around St Michael’s in Bray, some new members of the team have been making a sweet deal for the church.
Grant funding adds to roof repair total
First published on: 18th December 2025A Kingham church has received a boost to its funding for roof repairs, thanks to the National Churches Trust.