School Chaplaincy for deprived Inner Oxford
First published on: 10th May 2023The Oxford Academy serves the deprived communities of Littlemore, Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys.
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The Oxford Academy serves the deprived communities of Littlemore, Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys.
At St George’s Church, Little Chalfont, a new congregation for non-church-going families welcomes 30-50 people each month.
13 parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects.
In South Oxfordshire, six local churches have formed an ecumenical partnership to develop work with, and among, the young people in Didcot, Harwell, Chilton, and the surrounding areas.
St Matthew’s Church, Oxford, share their experience of producing a community passion play to help and encourage other churches and communities.
At Trinity Community Centre and church in Fishermead, Milton Keynes, an internet cafe funded by a grant from the Development Fund helps tackle digital poverty.
An after-school club for local families in Henley-on-Thames was funded by a grant from the Development Fund.
During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.
With the support of the Development Fund, St Barnabas, Oxford, establishes a youth choir to boost engagement with young people.
Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.