Pilot youth deanery day a big success
First published on: 18th September 2025Young people from across Reading took part in the first youth deanery day this summer, thanks to a Development Fund grant.
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Chaplains return to school with students
First published on: 10th September 2025As students across the Thames Valley went back to school this week, so did the School Chaplains who support them during their education. A chat with chaplain Susy Brouard.
Blessings for new beginnings at St Mary’s, Thame
First published on: 4th September 2025St Mary’s blessing service sends children and adults alike into new ventures with God’s encouragement.
How to... Be a school governor
First published on: 29th July 2025Sue Hunter, governor of Wantage Church of England Primary School, describes a role which combines helping the next generation thrive with developing board-level experience.
The beauty of Bubble Church
First published on: 28th July 2025Following a successful launch in March 2025, Revd Mark Nam shares more about Bubble Church.
Sun, spirit and sponges!
First published on: 16th July 2025This weekend the diocese hosted its annual youth camp – Amplify Adventure.
'Young people are consultants for the clergy'
First published on: 15th May 2025Bringing an engaging energy with them, young people became consultants for the clergy attending the Oxford diocesan clergy conference. For the first time ever, students from four Church of England schools led worship during the Eucharist and also shared reflections on the reading.
Hundreds of young people share fun and faith!
First published on: 8th May 2025Young people from across Wycombe gathered for a weekend of fun and fellowship at the second annual Wycombe Youth Weekender.
Kimberley and Kuruman Link Youth Exchange
First published on: 10th September 2024Four young people from our diocese have travelled to our link diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa to form the second part of our Youth Exchange Programme.
Bishop Olivia reflects on this year's pilgrimage to Taizé
First published on: 4th September 2024This summer Bishop Olivia travelled to Taizé in France with young adults from across our Diocese and joined thousands of others from around the world in community, worship and prayer. Kathryn Aboud, Discipleship Enabler asks Bishop Olivia about what's excited her, what God has been saying to her and what she would say to people who are thinking of coming next year.