Coronavirus (COVID-19)
27 March: Funeral and bereavement guidance for clergy, including outline orders of service for funerals at crematoria and at the graveside. Read the latest updates.
Sunday service
+Steven, +Alan and +Olivia live-streamed a Sunday service from their homes to an online congregation of 1,700 people this morning. Watch the service on demand here.
Church House Oxford
Most staff are working from home. With few exceptions, diocesan meetings, training & events will not happen in person. We are not able to welcome visitors. Read more…
Mass collaboration
Churches are sharing their stories of hope in our uncertain times. What is your church doing, and what are your top tips for others?
Our common vision
We are called to become a more Christ-like Church for the sake of God’s world. The brand-new common vision section of our website has all you need to get started.
Parish Giving Scheme
The Parish Giving Scheme is a great way to encourage committed regular giving in your church. It can also reduce your admin and improve your cashflow.
Dwelling
Dwelling in the Word can help groups listen to scripture, to each other and to God. This year our dwelling passage is Acts 20.17-38. Download a resource sheet.
Oxford’s Fr Philip on of the last flights from Nepal after charity Everest trek
Retired vicar Fr Phillip Nixon is back in his home in Botley, Oxford, after catching one of the last flights out of Nepal after climbing to Everest’s South Base Camp …
Advice and inspiration in uncertain times
A contemplative, compassionate and courageous Holy Week
In Thatcham, Berkshire, the team have incorporated the ‘three Cs’ from our Common Vision for a contemplative, compassionate and courageous...
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: 30th March 2020Winkfield, Cranbourne and Chavey Down: Huw Mordecai, Jennifer Jones, Stuart Ager. For all those doing so much extra while the Vicar is on sick leave. That new people would be willing to take on responsibilities at the APCM. Winkfield St Mary's Primary School.
Upcoming Events
Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer
Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence & Abuse
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.
