Reaching all people - Oxford Intercultural Mission Conference
First published on: 2nd October 2024Clergy and laity from across the Church of England joined together for the 2024 Oxford Intercultural Mission Conference.
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Community hub is banking on church support
First published on: 3rd July 2024A ground-breaking community hub – The Branch – has opened in Chipping Norton, thanks to years of support from St Mary’s Church in the town.
Inter-faith leaders share experiences of Gaza conflict
First published on: 13th June 2024Around 50 civic, community, and faith leaders met on Sunday 9 June, hosted by Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford. The aim was to build relationships and share local insights and experiences to mitigate the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the diverse communities of the Thames Valley region.
The Future; Community Organising and Churches
First published on: 16th May 2024Hannah Ling is the Social Justice Advisor at the Diocese of Oxford supporting churches across the Thames Valley to address poverty and inequality, and oversees the diocesan LGBTQIA+ Chaplaincy.
Citizens alliance takes aim at housing, inclusion and safety
First published on: 25th April 2024Continuing with their pledge to ‘make Oxford a better place for everyone’, Thames Valley Citizens have kick-started their campaign by focussing on housing justice, inclusive jobs and the safety of women and girls.
Warm meals on two wheels
First published on: 20th March 2024From the Hairy Bikers to the curry bikers! Two volunteers from a church in Botley have got on their bicycles to deliver hot food to those in need in Oxford.
History repeats itself as church reaches those in need
First published on: 22nd February 2024The re-opening of a church hall to support those in need in Windsor has seen the Holy Trinity church’s mission come full circle.
Bells to ring out against human trafficking
First published on: 1st February 2024An international day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking will be held on St Bakhita’s Day, 8 February.
Reading community alliance will champion local change
First published on: 4th December 2023Over 160 people representing 24 local organisations have celebrated the launch of Reading Citizens, a community alliance coming together to influence change in their local area.
Offering warmth and welcome this winter
First published on: 8th October 2023Launched last week, the Warm Welcome Campaign aims to grow their network of over 7,000 Warm Welcome Spaces so that when the clocks go back, everyone can access warm and welcoming space.