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The Atrium at Greyfriars

First published on: 27th January 2022

A new coffee shop, bookshop and community space has opened at Greyfriars Church, Reading.

Bringing faith and school sport together

First published on: 27th January 2022

Project Touchline delivers a programme of sport, collective worship, Bible teaching and prayer for Aston and Cote CE Primary, Oxfordshire.

New Head of Safeguarding

First published on: 27th January 2022

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head of Safeguarding, Louise Whitehead.

Church and community projects across Thames Valley awarded over £45,000

First published on: 27th January 2022

Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.

A message from the former Prime Minister to children and young people

First published on: 14th October 2021

Theresa May MP shares a message with children in the diocese about the importance of writing to their MP about climate change.

œDisability is part of God's divine plan

First published on: 14th October 2021

The Diocese of Oxford hosts a Disability Conference with over 60 people attending the online sessions.

Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 14th October 2021

A look back at the comings and goings of clergy in our diocese in the last three months.

Church voted best coffee stop of the cycling season

First published on: 14th October 2021

All Saints Church, Bisham, welcomed 60 cyclists for coffee and cake in the riverside churchyard on Saturday 25 September.

COP26 reflections

First published on: 11th October 2021

Resources, prayers and reflections from the diocese during the crucial COP26 gathering in Glasgow.

Nine-day prayer relay for the environment

First published on: 11th October 2021

Churches Together in Kidlington are hosting nine days of 24-hour continuous prayer ahead of COP26 in Glasgow.