Going green earns church bronze award
First published on: 27th June 2024St Swithun’s, Kennington celebrated their Bronze Eco Church award with a bring and share lunch with a difference.
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Nineteen deacons ordained priest
First published on: 25th June 2024Nineteen deacons were ordained priests at four services across the diocese this weekend. Services were held at Dorchester Abbey, St Mary’s Amersham, St Giles Church Oxford and Reading Minster.
Heartwarming generosity for Ukrainian refugees
First published on: 23rd May 2024Two years on, a community effort to support Ukrainian refugees continues to have an impact on those who have fled the devastation.
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.
The Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones will be the next Dean of Lincoln
First published on: 23rd April 2024The Bishop of Lincoln has confirmed today that His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones as the next Dean of Lincoln.
New choir hopes to hit right note with local community
First published on: 10th April 2024A new junior choir at a Wheatley church is just one of the 14 church projects funded by the latest round of grants from the diocese Development Fund.
Chrism Mass: Celebrating the ministry of the people of God
First published on: 28th March 2024The Chrism Mass held on Maundy Thursday celebrates the ministry of the whole people of God, espcially those who worship and minister in this diocese of Oxford and invites congregants to reaffirm their commitment to service.
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.
Oxford joins together in friendship
First published on: 22nd January 2024Hundreds of people gathered in Oxford last night to join together in humanity and friendship.
Next Dean of Wells to be the Revd Canon Toby Wright
First published on: 15th January 2024The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.