New women's ministry posts will champion female clergy
First published on: 10th October 2023Three new advocates for women and their ministry within the Diocese of Oxford have been appointed.
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Healing garden help St Luke’s celebrate 140 years
First published on: 28th July 2023A rewilding garden at St Lukes church in Reading is a tangible sign of the parish’s commitment to healing and wholeness.
International welcome offered in Maidenhead
First published on: 21st July 2023Geoff Yeung is a busy man. He’s an Assistant Minister at St Peter’s church, Maidenhead and a part-time charity worker.
Recorder orchestra hits the right notes
First published on: 19th July 2023An orchestra including up to 13 recorder players and assorted other instruments is the foundation of a families’ initiative in The Cookhams Benefice.
Welcoming asylum seekers in Maidenhead
First published on: 6th July 2023At All Saints Church, Maidenhead, the Revd Jeremy Harris, leads the church in supporting and welcoming local asylum seekers.
20 new deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral
First published on: 3rd July 2023The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, ordained 20 people to the diaconate on Saturday 1 July in two services at Christ Church Cathedral.
Slough's restored churchyard
First published on: 6th June 2022St Mary's Church, Slough, transformed the outdoor space in time for Platinum Jubilee celebrations with the help of the community following months of issues with antisocial behaviour in the churchyard.
Families on Fridays
First published on: 18th May 2022An after-school club for local families in Henley-on-Thames was funded by a grant from the Development Fund.
Awards for distinguished service to the church
First published on: 16th May 2022Four Honorary Canons installed at Christ Church Cathedral and two people admitted to The Order of St Frideswide by the Bishop of Oxford, on 14 May.
A family of families
First published on: 13th April 2022During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.