Reading Church recognised for offering sanctuary and support to refugees
First published on: 7th July 2026Greyfriars Church in Reading has been recognised as a Church of Sanctuary
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Community Passion Play brings story of hope to the heart of Oxford
First published on: 5th May 2026A community Passion Play performed in the centre of Oxford this Easter brought together churches, creatives and local residents in a powerful expression of faith, creativity and inclusion.
Development Fund grant to strengthen youth ministry at St John the Evangelist
First published on: 15th April 2026St John the Evangelist, Woodley has been awarded a Development Fund grant to appoint a part-time Youth Minister.
£30,000 grant to support new young adult congregation at St Peter’s, Loudwater
First published on: 8th April 2026A new Worship and Young Adults Pastor who will establish and help lead a new weekly young adults congregation, fostering engagement, discipleship, and leadership among young people aged 16–25
Can you be hospitable if you’re not accessible?
First published on: 11th March 2026A church in Sparsholt has been given money from our Development Fund for a project to become more accessible.
Developing seven new services and activities for children and young people
First published on: 25th February 2026St Mary’s Church, Iffley has been awarded £76,732 from the diocesan Development Fund to employ a Children and Families Worker who will significantly expand discipleship pathways for children and families across the parish of Iffley, including Iffley, Rose Hill, and Donnington.
Getting Messy to reach out to families
First published on: 16th December 2025The Revd Clare Hayns, vicar of St Mary’s Church (Iffley, Rose Hill and Donnington), reflects on the first year of Messy Church and how the community taking part has grown with it.
Parish nurse to serve deprived area
First published on: 22nd October 2025A new parish nurse will be serving an Aylesbury housing estate, thanks in part to funding from the Diocese of Oxford.
Diocese has given more than £5million to parish projects
First published on: 9th October 2025More than £5million has been handed out by the diocese to parishes since the Development Fund was launched in 2019.
Youngsters snack and chat with local MP
First published on: 9th October 2025Young people at Snack Chat welcomed a special guest recently as local MP Tan Dhesi joined their group. The youth community cafe meet at St Paul’s church in Slough every Wednesday and has grown from its launch in May to regularly hosting 20 youngsters each week.