World mission

Our diocese is part of the global church with a shared mission, partnering with dioceses across the world.

Snapshot

In the Diocese of Oxford, we share in God’s mission with partners from a huge range of countries. These include four link dioceses, six dioceses with which we are linked through the Mothers’ Union Wave of Prayer, and a large number of connections between parishes in the our diocese and parishes and mission partners around the world.

We are also home to a number of mission agencies, both Anglican and ecumenical, as well as several theological educational institutions with a wide range of world connections. And in our churches and communities, thousands of people bring the gift of having roots or connections in different countries.

Together, we seek to share perspectives and witness to God’s love in God’s world.

What we mean by world mission

“Gone are the days when mission was just something that happened ‘out there’, done by a few missionaries.

“Current thinking about mission would stress that every Christian is an agent of God’s mission, and mission goes on everywhere, its goal nothing less than ‘…the creation itself [being] set free from its bondage to decay and [obtaining] the freedom of the glory of the children of God.”

Rom 8:21 (tenses changed)

The quote above comes from an introduction by the Revd Canon Tim Naish, former secretary of Partners in World Mission. You can read the full document here.

It’s a reminder of two things that are central to our work: firstly, that mission involves all Christians around the world and is mutual; secondly that it takes many forms including telling people about the Gospel, discipling Christians to grow, offering loving service to neighbours local and global (and receiving from them), seeking justice, and caring for creation.

Join in! Read more about what we are doing below and on our subpages, and if you’d like to get involved, contact one of the key contacts listed below.

Latest news

Link bishops send Christmas greetings

Merry Christmas from Sweden, South Africa, India and Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

God Jul! Keresemose e e segofetseng go wena le ba o ba ratang!

The four bishops of our partner links have sent Christmas greetings to the Diocese of Oxford. Watch the video – and merry Christmaas!

Call to prayer and action in support of he Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Advent Appeal: Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Diocesan Disaster Relief Fund

Following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, Bishop Leon Golding, Diocesan Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, has shared an inspiring message of hope and resilience amidst the suffering, and Bishop Steven has shared a call to churches to pray and to donate to our diocesan appeal to support our partner’s relief activities.

Being Human – Kimberley and Kuruman Summit with the Diocese of Oxford

Being Human day 4 – Dumela

An inspiring online gathering rooted in prayer, action, and shared learning between the dioceses of Kimberley & Kuruman and Oxford.

This year’s K&K Summit explored what it means to be human – in the world, in the church, and in the communities we are called to serve. With morning Bible studies, livestreamed addresses, collaborative reflections, and opportunities to take meaningful action wherever you are, the summit invited us to journey together across cultures and contexts.

Conference brings together partners from around the world

Seeking the Kingdom with our global partners

At a recent conference, Seeking the Kingdom alongside Our Global Partners, speakers from each of our diocesan links and from our own diocese came together to explore what it means to seek justice, care for creation, and nurture disciples. Listen to the video above; read an account of the conference; and view a picture gallery.