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'God moved mountains for our decarbonisation'

First published on: 18th March 2025

When one of their gas boilers failed 18 months ago, the PCC at Christ Church in Abingdon saw an opportunity to decarbonise part of the site. What they hadn’t envisioned was doing this against the clock!


Building on the beauty of heritage and history

First published on: 5th March 2025

As well as being a welcoming place for worship, St Mary’s Church in Iffley, is a place of heritage and beauty. The little changed Norman church building has become home to the Living Stones project where visitors and volunteers take part in art, music and historical events each year.


Helping teenaged girls know their worth

First published on: 20th February 2025

A schools chaplain in Witney is reaching teenaged girls in her community in a new way.


HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visits The Branch Trust

First published on: 19th February 2025

Bishop Gavin was among the guests welcoming His Royal Highness The Duke of Edingburgh to the Branch Trust in Chipping Norton last week.


Brick church builds fun into family service

First published on: 29th January 2025

St Mary's Church, Freeland, held a Brick Church service where families used Lego to learn about the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son.


Christmas messages from our Bishops

First published on: 25th December 2024

Christmas messages from Bishop Steven, Bishop Gavin, and Bishops Designate Mary and Dave, and details of Christmas services.


Pupils' artwork is the star of Christmas church services

First published on: 12th December 2024

Stars will shine at St Mary’s Twyford’s Christmas services and events thanks to pupils at Polehampton Infants and Junior Schools who created a star installation in the chancel.


From support seeker to support worker - refugee Rose's story

First published on: 28th November 2024

A church project to give asylum seekers in Banbury access to kitchen facilities has come full circle for one of the refugees who has now become the church’s wellbeing coordinator. 


Community garden will grow food and fellowship

First published on: 28th November 2024

A new garden in the centre of Berinsfield has been established to grow community links and food for the table. 


Making a splash for creation    

First published on: 9th October 2024

A river blessing, conducted by Bishop Gavin, took place at St Mary’s Church in Witney this week as part of their Creationtide service.

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