Fanning the Flames in Wycombe
First published on: 9th May 2022Bishop Steven travelled to the Wycombe Deanery on Thursday 28 April, a family of 35 churches spread across 28 rural and urban parishes in High Wycombe.
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Small gestures empower change
First published on: 5th May 2022When deciding what to cover in his final ministry project at the end of his curacy, the Revd Mark Nelson used inspiration from a nearby repair cafe in Aston Clinton to start up a similar project for the whole community in Winslow, Buckinghamshire.
A still small voice
First published on: 4th May 2022At over halfway through his deanery visits around the diocese, Bishop Steven joined clergy and lay people in the Cowley Deanery on Wednesday 27 April.
Faith in action at the Monday Club Cafe
First published on: 24th March 2022Volunteers from Wendover run a hugely successful cafe supporting people with dementia and their carers.
Hundreds offer support and homes to Ukrainian refugees
First published on: 22nd March 2022The Diocese of Oxford is partnering with Citizens UK to resettle 50 Ukrainian refugees across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Combating fast fashion and bridging cultures
First published on: 9th March 2022Maria Skoyles used her experience as a textile designer to develop the Dorcas Dress Project, helping empower the voiceless in the fashion industry.
Spiritual renewal in Reading
First published on: 8th March 2022Bishop Steven travelled to the largest deanery in the diocese to join clergy, lay leaders and PCCs for a day of listening, learning and community visits.
Linking people together through language learning
First published on: 10th February 2022Responding to the growing number of people coming to Berkshire from Hong Kong, volunteers are needed to help provide support.
Poverty and inequality report
First published on: 16th November 2021The story of poverty and inequality in a wide range of community and church contexts across the Thames Valley.
Counselling support for the homeless
First published on: 12th November 2021St Giles Church, Oxford, supports the provision of specialist counselling for the homeless in Oxford through a partnership with The Gatehouse.