Church and community projects across Thames Valley awarded over £45,000
First published on: 27th January 2022Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.
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Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.
After closure of their village pub, St Mary the Virgin Church set up a pop-up bar within their building as a focal point for the community.
The Bishop of Oxford visits St Mark's Meals and helps pack food parcels for families in need during a visit to Milton Keynes Deanery.
St Giles Church, Oxford, supports the provision of specialist counselling for the homeless in Oxford through a partnership with The Gatehouse.
The Revd Erika Biscoe tells us about her pioneering ministry helping young girls to find their voice through the Cherish programme.
Emmanuel Church, Woodley, received a Development Fund grant of £25,000 to support the build of a much-needed community centre.
12 projects across the diocese to receive funds from the Development Fund in the fifth round of awards.
St Clements discusses the impact of their Tier 2 Development Fund award, to support social initiative Flourishing Life.
Revd Norma Fergusson tells us what St Mary's Development Fund award will enable them to do.
St James Downley, tells us how their Tier 1 grant will help them set up support clinics for families of children with special needs.