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St Mary’s Church in Garsington secures £13,000 funding to repair its stonework

First published on: 11th September 2026

St Mary’s Church in Garsington can begin repairs to its deteriorating stonework after securing grant funding to help restore the historic building.


Churchyard moth survey reveals wildlife diversity at St Giles, Great Coxwell

First published on: 18th August 2026

Families and local residents gathered at St Giles Church, Great Coxwell, to discover the rich variety of wildlife using the churchyard during a community moth survey.


Twenty new deacons ordained to serve communities across the Diocese of Oxford

First published on: 8th July 2026

Marking the beginning of their ordained ministry as they prepare to serve churches and communities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire


Meet the ordinands - 2026

First published on: 25th June 2026

Twenty new deacons to serve the diocese.


Ringing for Bell Sunday

First published on: 13th May 2026

At St Peter and St Paul Church, Steeple Aston, worshippers were given a rare behind-the-scenes view into the church’s bell ringing tradition as the parish marked Bell Sunday.


Rogation Sunday: blessing the land, praying for our communities

First published on: 7th May 2026

Across the Diocese of Oxford, churches will soon mark Rogation Sunday. It’s a tradition rooted in prayer, community, and care for the land.


Looking to the light on Plough Sunday

First published on: 14th January 2026

Blessing tractors and remembering the joys and challenges farmers face was part of the Wild Plough Sunday service at Hambleden.


Grant funding adds to roof repair total

First published on: 18th December 2025

A Kingham church has received a boost to its funding for roof repairs, thanks to the National Churches Trust.


Getting Messy to reach out to families

First published on: 16th December 2025

The Revd Clare Hayns, vicar of St Mary’s Church (Iffley, Rose Hill and Donnington), reflects on the first year of Messy Church and how the community taking part has grown with it.


Oxfordshire man wins national gravedigger title for second time

First published on: 28th October 2025

An Oxfordshire man has been crowned best gravedigger in the country for 2025, 11 years after his first win.

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