Fully and truly ourselves
First published on: 8th March 2023The Revd Laura Wheatley Downs, reflects on ministry as a female priest, her calling to ordination, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.
News
Prayers of thanksgiving and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published
First published on: 20th January 2023Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples were published on 20 January along with a book of draft worship resources.
Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples
First published on: 18th January 2023Church of England bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex unions and are set to issue an apology to the LGBTQIA+ community.
New Chaplain amongst the Deaf Community
First published on: 13th January 2022We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chaplain amongst Deaf People, the Revd Dr Hannah Lewis.
New Dean to UK minority ethnic Chapter
First published on: 3rd November 2021The Reverend Canon Janet Binns has been appointed as Dean to the new UK Minority Ethnic Chapter in the Diocese of Oxford.
Mental Health Awareness Workshops for Clergy
First published on: 3rd June 2021Mental Health Awareness Workshops for Clergy. Mental Health Awareness Half-Day Workshop We are all very aware that the past year has taken its toll on the mental health of many.
Ministry for the Deaf
First published on: 23rd May 2019Ministry for the Deaf. The Door tells the stories of some of those involved with churches that cater specifically for the deaf and hard of hearing in the Thames Valley.
Tea parties "fill the gap" for people with mental health issues
First published on: 21st May 2019Tea parties "fill the gap" for people with mental health issues. A HUGE array of cakes are on offer as a variety of people, many with mental health problems, relax and chat together at Alice's Mad Hatter Tea Party in Oxford.
The Church and disability
First published on: 27th February 2019The Church and disability. The Door gives a snapshot of projects involving people with disabilities State-of-the-art new centre to be built in Oxfordshire A NEW centre for people with disabilities in Oxfordshire is to be built after Government cut-backs left provision severely lacking.
Mental health: not just confined to life on land
First published on: 25th January 2019Mental health: not just confined to life on land. A life on the ocean waves can be a challenging one.