Solar panels will give financial and eco benefits
First published on: 25th September 2025Solar panels installed at St Mary Magdalene’s, Woodstock, a Grade II* listed church, will save the parish up to £4K a year in energy costs.
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Table-top monuments part of conservation project
First published on: 24th September 2025A church in Fulbrook is part of a conservation project to preserve stone monuments in churchyards.
Prayer, pedals and pints for Ride + Stride
First published on: 15th September 2025Bishop Dave and Bishop Gavin clocked up almost 100 miles while visiting 44 churches on Saturday for the annual Ride + Stride historic churches fundraiser.
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.
Churches making a difference this Creationtide
First published on: 4th September 2025Hannah Mann speaks to BBC Radio Oxford's Lilley Mitchell about Creationtide across the diocese.
Ride + Stride 2025
First published on: 1st September 2025It's not often we tell two of our Bishops to get on their bikes but that's exactly what will be happening on 13 September.
Heat pump is a step towards net-zero for church
First published on: 17th July 2025St Alban’s Church Hall has become one of the first in the diocese to have an air-to-water heat pump installed.
Reflective service launched for regatta visitors
First published on: 26th June 2025Alongside the rowing and celebrating at next week’s Henley Royal Regatta will be the opportunity to join a new contemplative service.
Meet the ordinands - 2025
First published on: 26th June 2025Twenty new deacons will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on 5 July, going on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese.
Church volunteers honoured with BEM awards
First published on: 19th June 2025Two church volunteers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.