Lord Carey PTO
The Bishop of Oxford has reinstated Permission to Officiate (PTO) for Lord Carey, who has issued the following statement…
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Bishop of Dorchester update
The planned consecration of Gavin Collins as Bishop of Dorchester on 28 January has sadly been postponed due to the Covid pandemic.
How to ask deep questions of faith
Many people are asking deep questions of faith. “Come and See” is an invitation to take the first steps in exploring faith.
The Very Revd. Professor Martyn Percy
It is entirely right that allegations against clergy and church officers are properly investigated when they are made.
How to smile this Christmas
This is a message from Bishop Steven for all the children in the Diocese of Oxford: in our churches and in our schools. There are more than 60 thousand of you – that’s a lot – and all of you are very special. He needs your help…
Gavin Collins named Bishop of Dorchester
The Queen has approved the appointment of the Venerable Gavin Collins, Archdeacon of the Meon, as the next Bishop of Dorchester.
Living in Love and Faith resources launched
The Church of England has published a landmark set of resources to aid discernment and decision-making on questions of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
Dr Jane Clements awarded MBE
For services to Inter Faith and Community Cohesion, Dr Jane Lesley Clements was awarded MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Jane is Chair at The Forum for Discussion of Israel and Palestine.
Abseiling for Christian Aid
People passionate about tackling global poverty went over the edge of St Mary Magdalen Church tower, in a sponsored abseil.
Independent review published
The Diocese of Oxford has published the independent review into events in the parishes of Stowe and Maids Moreton.
30 years of alternative ministry
The longest-serving SSM Officer in the Church of England, the Revd Hugh Lee, is stepping down after thirty years as Bishop’s Officer for Self Supporting Ministers and Ministers in Secular Employment.
New resources launched
God calls us even in the midst of this crisis to find our voice again as disciples and as a Church. This not for our own sake but for the sake of our nation and the world and the communities we serve.