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Sharp shooting with a super soaker

First published on: 19th September 2024

Bishop Gavin uses a super soaker to bless Holy Trinity church in Woodgreen


Musician minister’s melody making 

First published on: 12th September 2024

The Revd Debbie Lord was inspited by her travels during her three-month sabbatical to write creation worship songs.


Church is bats about wildlife and history

First published on: 5th September 2024

A bat walk is the latest in a series of events marking the 150th anniversary of a major reordering of St Laurence’s Church in Caversfield.


Children's theatre project inspires more events at abbey

First published on: 5th September 2024

A performance of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at Dorchester Abbey could lead to more arts workshops for children at the church. 


David has served his community for 60 years

First published on: 29th August 2024

David’s calling to serve the church has been lifelong. Now, aged 92, he is celebrating 60 years as a Licensed Lay Minister, taking services and preaching in churches in the Diocese of Oxford.


If you go down to church today, you’re in for a big surprise...

First published on: 17th July 2024

If you go down to church today, you’re in for a big surprise….. zip wiring teddies!


Inspiring community rally for church repairs

First published on: 10th July 2024

Villagers in Church Hanborough were so determined not to see their beloved church closed on safety grounds, that they raised the funds needed for repairs before the appeal had been officially launched!


Community hub is banking on church support

First published on: 3rd July 2024

A ground-breaking community hub – The Branch – has opened in Chipping Norton, thanks to years of support from St Mary’s Church in the town.


New deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral

First published on: 3rd July 2024

Celebrations took place this weekend as 15 deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral.


Bishops unite to mark John Henry Newman bicentenary

First published on: 27th June 2024

The bicentenary of John Henry Newman’s first sermon was celebrated on 23 June in the tiny Oxfordshire village of Over Worton where he had preached exactly 200 years before, and in the very same church. 

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