New Children and Youth Ministry Enabler appointed
First published on: 16th September 2026Laura-Anne Putterford will join the Diocese of Oxford at the end of the month as Children and Youth Ministry Enabler.
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42 children, 30 volunteers and 33 years of holiday club at St Catherine’s
First published on: 10th September 2026“We punch above our weight when it comes to our children’s ministry,”
Schools across the diocese join together in prayer
First published on: 9th September 2026As a new academic year begins, the Diocese is giving thanks for all our schools and praying for the children and young people, staff, governors, families and communities who make up their school communities.
Churches welcome thousands of children to holiday clubs
First published on: 26th August 2026Across the summer holidays, 16 Lighthouse holiday clubs welcomed around 2,400 children, supported by more than 1,500 volunteers.
More than a quarter million pounds invested in church work
First published on: 21st August 2026The projects this will fund range from children and youth work, community meals, and a number of much needed buildings projects.
More than 100 young people gather for biggest Amplify Adventure weekend yet
First published on: 31st July 2026A celebration of faith, friendship and the gifts of young people.
Celebrating the first year of YouShape
First published on: 22nd July 2026Eighteen young adults from across the Diocese of Oxford have completed the first pilot year of YouShape.
High quality RE for all pupils
First published on: 7th July 2026A landmark proposal to include religious education (RE) in England’s national curriculum for the first time has taken a significant step forward, with ODBE CEO Tony Wilson among those leading the work
A holy moment at Eton
First published on: 21st April 2026Bishop Dave confirmed 67 teenagers across two services, with almost 1,000 people attending to witness.
“Followers of Jesus, not simply churchgoers" - Diocesan Synod March 2026
First published on: 12th March 2026Diocesan Synod were blessed by the presence and contributions of young people from across the diocese in their first meeting of 2026.