Torch touching lives in Reading
First published on: 29th May 2023For more than two years twelve churches in Reading have been working together on the Torch project.
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School Chaplaincy for deprived Inner Oxford
First published on: 10th May 2023The Oxford Academy serves the deprived communities of Littlemore, Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys.
All in @ 4 Chenies
First published on: 9th May 2023At St George’s Church, Little Chalfont, a new congregation for non-church-going families welcomes 30-50 people each month.
Church and community projects awarded over £198k
First published on: 27th April 202313 parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects.
Tackling digital poverty
First published on: 18th May 2022At Trinity Community Centre and church in Fishermead, Milton Keynes, an internet cafe funded by a grant from the Development Fund helps tackle digital poverty.
Families on Fridays
First published on: 18th May 2022An after-school club for local families in Henley-on-Thames was funded by a grant from the Development Fund.
A family of families
First published on: 13th April 2022During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.
Jericho Youth Choir
First published on: 15th March 2022With the support of the Development Fund, St Barnabas, Oxford, establishes a youth choir to boost engagement with young people.
Church and community projects across Thames Valley awarded over £45,000
First published on: 27th January 2022Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.
The Church Arms
First published on: 8th December 2021After closure of their village pub, St Mary the Virgin Church set up a pop-up bar within their building as a focal point for the community.