Christmas messages from our Bishops
First published on: 25th December 2024Christmas messages from Bishop Steven, Bishop Gavin, and Bishops Designate Mary and Dave, and details of Christmas services.
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Getting to know Bishop Designate Mary Gregory
First published on: 5th December 2024We ask the Revd Canon Mary Gregory some questions on where she finds God in her everyday life and her hopes for her new role.
Bishop of Buckingham and Bishop of Reading announced
First published on: 27th November 2024His Majesty The King has approved the appointments of the Revd Canon Dave Bull as the next Bishop of Buckingham and the Revd Canon Mary Gregory as the next Bishop of Reading.
One thousand poppies mark Remembrance Sunday
First published on: 14th November 2024To mark Remembrance Sunday, All Saints’ Church, Ascot Heath launched an initiative to get members of the church knitting or crocheting poppies to form a display.
Bishop Olivia lays down her crozier and says farewell
First published on: 1st October 2024Bishop Olivia's farewell service was held at Reading Minster on 29 September.
Statement from faith leaders in Berkshire
First published on: 9th August 2024Response to rioting and civil unrest in the wake of Southport murders from faith leaders in Berkshire
Couple honoured for work in Tanzania
First published on: 25th July 2024A couple from Reading have been recognised as honorary lay canons in Tanzania. Bridget and Leslie Green set up the charity Friends of Amani Tanzania (FOAT) in 2006 and have been honoured for their work.
Community pull together to create green space
First published on: 17th July 2024A project to revitalise the gardens at St Paul’s Church in Slough became a whole community effort. The initiative was part of The Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature programme, which drew in people from all walks of life, to recreate the garden as a more wildlife-friendly space.
Newbury church to become Net Zero Carbon Champion
First published on: 17th July 2024St John the Evangelist Church is one of more than 100 churches across England to take part in multi-million pound project. The Net Zero Carbon Demonstrator church project, with £5.2million funding, is part of The Church of England’s Net Zero Programme.
Green space becomes colourful retreat
First published on: 3rd July 2024A healing garden created at the side of a church has attracted pollinators and increased biodiversity in St Luke with St Bartholomew, Reading.