We will remember them

This Remembrance season, we pause to honour those who have lost their lives in conflict, pray for all affected by war, and seek peace in our world.

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5 November 2026

Wendover Deanery: Sally Moring – Area Dean, Sally Bottomer, Gavin Oldham, Gareth Beynon. For Michelle Fotherby and Buki Fatona whom we have welcomed into the deanery as Rector of Prestwood and Rector of Weston Turville respectively. For our deanery synod meetings as we pray together and ask God where he might lead us as a deanery.

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Around the diocese

5 November 2026

A Diocesan Secretary on sabbatical

Mark Humphriss, Diocesan Secretary, looks back at his recent sabbatical, which included visits to dioceses across Canada and the UK.

3 November 2026

Betty receives Fellowship of St Birinus for jam and cake sales

Banbury woman is recognised for raising more than £70,000 over half a century.

2 November 2026

Supporting spiritual growth of children and young people

Clergy, youth leaders and school staff gather for event looking at how BeSpace helps churches and schools create opportunities for encountering God through prayer spaces, retreats and pilgrimages.

27 October 2026

Survivors call for trust and integrity

Survivors of church-related abuse and safeguarding campaigners shared powerful testimonies at a public meeting in Oxford, challenging the Church to confront past failings.

26 October 2026

Celebrating the gifts in every community

Church leaders and volunteers gathered to explore how churches can recognise and nurture the gifts present in the communities they serve.

21 October 2026

‘I wish we didn’t have Black History Month’

During Black History Month, the Revd Peterson Feital reflects on why the Church still needs to talk about race, belonging and the contributions of Black and Brown clergy.