New choir hopes to hit right note with local community
First published on: 10th April 2024A new junior choir at a Wheatley church is just one of the 14 church projects funded by the latest round of grants from the diocese Development Fund.
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Chrism Mass: Celebrating the ministry of the people of God
First published on: 28th March 2024The Chrism Mass held on Maundy Thursday celebrates the ministry of the whole people of God, espcially those who worship and minister in this diocese of Oxford and invites congregants to reaffirm their commitment to service.
Warm meals on two wheels
First published on: 20th March 2024From the Hairy Bikers to the curry bikers! Two volunteers from a church in Botley have got on their bicycles to deliver hot food to those in need in Oxford.
Oxford joins together in friendship
First published on: 22nd January 2024Hundreds of people gathered in Oxford last night to join together in humanity and friendship.
Next Dean of Wells to be the Revd Canon Toby Wright
First published on: 15th January 2024The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.
New Year honours for clergy
First published on: 4th January 2024Two vicars from the diocese have been recognised for their service to their communities in the King's New Year honours list.
Faith communities join national friendship initiative
First published on: 3rd January 2024All are invited to attend a special event held to draw people from all backgrounds together in peace.
Christmas Day 2023
First published on: 21st December 2023You can read the Christmas Day sermons from our bishops below, and catch up on the BBC Radio Carol Services with Bishop Olivia and Bishop Gavin via BBC Sounds for Radio Berkshire and Radio Oxford.
Citizens unite to make Oxford a ‘better place for all’
First published on: 23rd November 2023An assembly of organisations has been founded in Oxford to champion community issues. The Oxford Citizens assembly comprises churches, charities and action groups who have pledged to ‘make Oxford a better place for everyone’.
Renewable energy success for village church
First published on: 14th November 2023Several years ago, St Andrew’s in Sandford-on-Thames installed a ground source heat pump to provide renewable heat to the church. The successful project now means that community groups, congregants and visitors enjoy a warm welcome all year round, at a lower cost to the planet.