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.
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A baptism in the Thames
First published on: 20th April 2022Two brave young people from the Minecraft group are baptised in the River Thames, the first full immersion baptism at St Michael's for at least 50 years.
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.
The pop-up Post Office
First published on: 29th March 2022A Berkshire church identifies the gap they could fill in their village by providing a space in the church for a regular Post Office shop.
Talks and trains in the Newbury Deanery
First published on: 28th March 2022Bishop Steven visits the Newbury Deanery, meeting with clergy and laity and taking a ride on a mini electric train.
Bracknell Deanery
First published on: 22nd March 2022Bishop Steven joined clergy and lay leaders in the Bracknell Deanery on 10 March for a day of listening, learning and community visits.
Portraits of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge displayed publicly for the first time
First published on: 16th March 2022Photos by Paolo Roversi to mark the Duchess' 40th birthday to be displayed at St James the Less Pangbourne, Reading Museum, Wardlaw Museum and Oriel Môn.
Bishop Steven in Sonning
First published on: 7th March 2022On Tuesday 1 March, Bishop Steven joined clergy and lay people in the Sonning Deanery for a day of listening and learning.
Livestreaming in West Downland
First published on: 2nd March 2022As lockdown restrictions eased, those who were still housebound or apprehensive missed out on joining in worship when services weren't available online.
Intercultural mission in Slough
First published on: 7th February 2022The Rt Revd Capt Dr Tim Wambunya and Markus Marshall discuss intercultural mission and ministry work.