New Year honours for clergy
First published on: 4th January 2024Two vicars from the diocese have been recognised for their service to their communities in the King's New Year honours list.
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Lego replica of Banbury church built to inspire and engage
First published on: 20th November 2023St Mary’s Church in Banbury has been replicated in Lego as part of efforts to raise funds to repair their leaking roof.
Pulpit swap for Summertown and Wolvercote
First published on: 11th September 2023The Summertown, Wolvercote and Wytham Church Partnership revives a long-standing tradition of preaching in one another's churches. Revds Gavin Knight and Kate Tuckett share their experiences as part of the 'Love your Church' series.
Clergy comings and goings
First published on: 12th July 2023Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: ~ April to June 2023
space for all restoration of All Saints Wokingham
First published on: 20th June 2023All Saints Wokingham has reopened its doors to welcome the local community and congregation after a year of major interior restoration and reordering.
Clergy comings and goings
First published on: 20th April 2023Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: January to March 2023
Bras raise funds for local church
First published on: 23rd March 2023Local churchgoer in Emmer Green, Wendy Howell, has raised over £1,100 for the church by selling new and second-hand bras.
Growing a culture of gratitude in your church
First published on: 7th March 2023Bernwode benefice has grown a culture of gratitude, taught the congregations about intentionally inviting their neighbours to church, and grown average Sunday attendance fourfold.
Let there be light
First published on: 24th May 2022St Lawrence's Bradwell uses lead theft as an opportunity to fundraise to improve the lighting inside the building at the same time as replacing the roof.
Church and community projects across Thames Valley awarded over £45,000
First published on: 27th January 2022Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.