Youth work and Chaplaincy thriving in Witney
First published on: 27th June 2023A thriving Christian Union group at the Henry Box School is one of the successes of the Witney Youth Work and Chaplaincy project.
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Diocesan Synod: caring for our children
First published on: 15th June 2023The June meeting of Oxford Diocesan Synod took time to discuss how we can best support children, families and schools. Members also considered a revised environmental motion for General Synod and the draft 2024 budget.
PACT’s adoption services rated outstanding for third time
First published on: 25th May 2023Adoption and support services for adoptive families run by Parents And Children Together (PACT) have been rated outstanding by Ofsted for the third successive inspection.
School Chaplaincy for deprived Inner Oxford
First published on: 10th May 2023The Oxford Academy serves the deprived communities of Littlemore, Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys.
All in @ 4 Chenies
First published on: 9th May 2023At St George’s Church, Little Chalfont, a new congregation for non-church-going families welcomes 30-50 people each month.
Contemplative practices for families help nurture everyday faith
First published on: 24th April 2023The Diocese of Oxford launches a brand-new contemplation and reflection resource for families with young children to enjoy exploring and journeying together in faith.
Prospering communities in Abingdon
First published on: 19th May 2022Bishop Steven spends an afternoon with clergy in the Abingdon Deanery, visiting two youth work charities and joining lay leaders for an evening of conversation.
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.
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.
Rest and recover with a Greenhouse
First published on: 16th March 2022Over the last few months, four different Greenhouses have been launched to support the growth of new worshipping communities.