Latest resources
Marked Out
A series of events for teenagers exploring a bigger picture of faith. Are you marked out as someone who can make a difference? Find out more.
New resource
Principles of Deep Water Fishing is the fourth study guide to support our common vision to become a more Christ-like Church for the sake of God’s world. Order it here.
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.
Development fund
The deadline for the second tranche of grant applications is January 2020. Over 60 churches applied to for the first round of funding. Find out how you can apply.
Parish planning
Our new Parish Planning Tool supports the mission of your church to become more Christ-like, helping you to see where God is already at work and how you can join in.
Catechesis
Read Bishop Steven’s address to the Festival of Preaching on how Catechesis is central to the ministry of preaching, which is central to the ministry of Christian formation.
Recent Posts
Burford Primary School
PARENTS WITHDRAW JUDICIAL REVIEW APPLICATION A statement from Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST) and the Diocese of Oxford: Earlier...
Olivia Graham consecrated as Bishop of Reading
The Rt Revd Olivia Graham has been consecrated as the Bishop of Reading at a special service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Leading security expert coming to the Oxford Diocese
A LEADING expert on the security of faith buildings is coming to the Diocese of Oxford to help us learn how to protect our places of worship.
Help mothers to escape poverty with Christian Aid’s Christmas appeal
Christian Aid is urging the churchgoers in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to give generously to its Christmas Appeal, so women...
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: 22nd November 2019Yarnton with Begbroke and Shipton-on-Cherwell: Oliver Petty. For our all-age breakfast service and Cafe Create. For our growing together as a benefice.
C3 Safeguarding Training – Clergy & Lay Ministers
Oxford Archdeaconry Supper Party 25 November
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.
