Lead thefts
There has been a spate of church roof thefts across the diocese. Find out what you can do to protect your church roof.
2018 Annual Report
For an excellent summary of the work of the ODBF, download the approved 2018 Synod Reports or watch this brief introduction.
Common vision
Watch progress updates from our seven focus areas, recorded in May 2019. Find out about the new Development Fund and Parish Planning Tool.
Recent Posts
Summer celebration as St Leonard’s receives funding boost
A Buckinghamshire church is to receive a £20,000 National Churches Trust Cornerstone Grant for repairs to its roof, masonry, guttering...
The Ben Field verdict
The Ben Field verdict – A statement from the Archdeacon of Buckingham Following a painstaking investigation by Thames Valley Police...
Revd Jen joins the College of Preachers
THE Revd Jen Brown says she is excited to have been appointed Director of Training for the College of Preachers....
It’s time to limber up for the Ride and Stride
Ride + Stride is the major annual fundraising activity for Historic Churches Trusts across the UK. Yet again thousands of...
Bishop Steven’s Blog
Follow the Bishop of Oxford on Twitter @steven_croft and through his regular blog.
More from the Bishop’s Blog…
Please Pray For
- Prayer for: Saturday 17th August 2019 17th August 2019Newton Longville, Mursley, Swanbourne, Little Horwood and Drayton Parslow: Simon Faulks, Dave Talks and Jackie Brown. Give thanks for all that contribute to the life of the five parishes, both as a benefice and as the individual parishes. For guidance and blessing as we run our 'Part of the Body' training this autumn, looking to […]
Preaching the Gospel of Matthew: the story of the humble king
Wherever you live, there is a Church of England church that is always there for you through life’s biggest moments – and at other times too. If you’d like a special service, your church offers a warm welcome, friendship, advice and prayer beforehand, on the big day and all the years afterwards. Discover the new A Church Near You…
Life Events
How the Church can help at important milestones.
Schools
Supporting teachers, parents and governors at our church schools
Safeguarding
Committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our community
Mission & Ministry
Help for all those called to ministry in our parishes.
