Growing with the Banbury community
First published on: 19th May 2022St Francis Church, Banbury, a Local Ecumenical Partnership, creates a community garden in the outdoor space at the church serving three local housing estates.
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Pilgrim Paths
First published on: 10th May 2022A new Pilgrimage Paths walking series in the Bicester and Islip deanery was launched on Sunday 1 May seeking to connect local people with one another and with the history of their 35 parish churches.
Small gestures empower change
First published on: 5th May 2022When deciding what to cover in his final ministry project at the end of his curacy, the Revd Mark Nelson used inspiration from a nearby repair cafe in Aston Clinton to start up a similar project for the whole community in Winslow, Buckinghamshire.
Growing a community garden
First published on: 27th April 2022The Revd Pete Wheeler, vicar at St Peter's Aylesbury, shares his experience of developing a community garden and how you can too.
Eco Church in Iffley
First published on: 19th April 2022The Revd Dr Nikolaj Christensen, curate at St Mary's Church, Iffley, tells us about the church's journey to net zero.
The Bishop of Oxford visits Bicester eco-town
First published on: 11th April 2022Bishop Steven visited the Bicester & Islip Deanery, meeting clergy and local lay leaders and visiting the Elmsbrook eco-town and Park Farm.
Farming and rural church
First published on: 22nd March 2022In the Vale of White Horse and Wantage Deaneries, Bishop Steven meets clergy, lay leaders and dairy farmers to hear about their experiences.
Marston Eco-Hub
First published on: 2nd February 2022The Revd Skye Denno wants the outside space at her vicarage to be somewhere for the whole community.
New Year's resolutions to help the planet
First published on: 5th January 2022At St Mary's, Wendover, churchgoers are setting planet-saving New Year's resolutions to help create good everyday habits.
Tree planting in Hungerford
First published on: 3rd December 2021St Lawrence's Church, Hungerford, has planted nearly 3,200 trees in 2021 as part of efforts to offset the carbon emissions of the local area.