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.
Do something amazing
Now more than ever, school pupils in the Diocese need people with the passion and drive to support them. Do something amazing. Become a governor.
Come and Eat
Contemplate the profound, wonderful meal of Holy Communion. Fortnightly podcast episodes and new liturgical resources. Find out more…
LLF webinars
we are encouraging parishes and deaneries to run the LLF course and to engage with the LLF materials between September and December. Book your webinar place.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
6 May The latest C19 updates can be found on a dedicated section of this site. Essential reading for clergy, wardens and church officers.
Latest from the Bishops
‘….we would hope that every benefice will now be planning to begin public worship in something like the normal patterns by Step 3 of the road map.’ Read more
Church at home
Thousands of people are joining our church at home services and thousands more are involved with their local church online. Find out how to join us.
Recent Posts
RIP, Brian Newey
The death of former Chair of the ODBF, Brian Newey, has been announced.
Eco Youth Forum
On the afternoon of Sunday 4 July 3.30-5pm, the Bishop of Reading is inviting young people age 13-18 to a...
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021
ODST Chair, Kathryn Winrow, awarded an MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours for services to education.
SalGoAssist Charity Push Up Challenge
Local vicar completes push up challenge in support of Indian charity devastated by Covid-19
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Please Pray For
- Prayer for: 17th June 2021Banbury St Paul: Dan McGowan, Jake Eggertsen, Steve Short, Susan Johnston, Jeannette Law. For our church leadership and the wider church family as we emerge out of lockdown. For increased love for, and encouragement of, one another. Pray that St Paul's would be fervent in prayer as we contemplate the next phase in our church […]
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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.
