Church of England joins Rome's Call for AI Ethics following Synod pledge
First published on: 3rd May 2024The Archbishop of Canterbury signs Rome’s Call for AI Ethics, the final stage of the Oxford Diocesan pledge to endorse fair work.
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Diocesan Synod: focussing on children, youth and families
First published on: 14th March 2024Saturday 9 March saw over 70 members of the Oxford Diocesan Synod join together for their first meeting of 2024.
Synod affirms work as key to ‘human dignity and purpose’
First published on: 28th February 2024The Church of England’s General Synod has publicly affirmed the place of work as a key component in 'human flourishing' in an era when Artificial Intelligence is driving a “new fast moving industrial revolution”.
Christmas Day 2023
First published on: 21st December 2023You can read the Christmas Day sermons from our bishops below, and catch up on the BBC Radio Carol Services with Bishop Olivia and Bishop Gavin via BBC Sounds for Radio Berkshire and Radio Oxford.
£1.5m in mutual support for poorer dioceses
First published on: 21st November 2023The Diocese of Oxford will extend its commitment to mutual support following the success of its 2020 initiative. The diocese will allocate a further £1.5m to support the five Church of England dioceses in most financial need.
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.
Dominic Grieve KC completes governance review of Christ Church, Oxford
First published on: 17th May 2023Dominic Grieve KC has completed his independent review of the governance of Christ Church, Oxford, and a report setting out recommendations to the Governing Body. We look forward to engaging with its conclusions in the coming months.
Community of St Frideswide is drawing to an end
First published on: 28th April 2023Though valuable for a season and for those involved, the end of the 2022/23 academic year is the appropriate time for the project to be brought to an end.
Prayers of thanksgiving and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published
First published on: 20th January 2023Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples were published on 20 January along with a book of draft worship resources.
Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples
First published on: 18th January 2023Church of England bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex unions and are set to issue an apology to the LGBTQIA+ community.