
Who we are
The Diocese of Oxford serves Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire for the Church of England.
The Diocese of Oxford is the Church of England in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
The diocese sits between the Cotswolds in the west and London to the east, and extends from tiny rural communities to the vastly different cities of Oxford and Milton Keynes.
There are 808 churches in our diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. In many ways, the best description of the diocese is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

The relationship between Church and state in this country means that every one of the 2.5 million or so people who live in our area has a parish church.
So even if you are not a regular churchgoer, if you live within the Diocese of Oxford, welcome. The Church is there for you.
Find out more about Bishops and senior staff
The Diocese of Oxford is divided into four episcopal areas, each with their own bishop.
Find out more about Episcopal areas
The Diocese of Oxford covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, spanning around 2200 square miles.
Find out more about How we are governed
The Diocese of Oxford is episcopally led and synodically governed through Diocesan Synod.
Find out more about Our vision and values
A more Christ-like Church – contemplative, compassionate and courageous for the sake of God’s world.
Find out more about Research and insight
Our research helps the Church move beyond scarcity thinking toward hopeful missional conversations.
Find out more about What we do
Church House and area office staff support parishes and schools across the Diocese of Oxford.