Contemplating rural beauty
First published on: 16th May 2023A wildlife-friendly contemplation garden has helped St Giles’ church, Great Coxwell to an Eco-Church Bronze Award from A Rocha UK.
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Al Jazeera English documentary explores faith and climate
First published on: 21st April 2023The climate action work of the Church of England in the Thames Valley features in an inspiring new documentary from Al Jazeera English.
Chinnor Churches Go Wild
First published on: 4th April 2023Churches in the village of Chinnor, in Oxfordshire, are joined in a commitment to caring for God’s creation and the natural world.
Growing roots in Chipping Norton and Woodstock
First published on: 25th May 2022The Bishop of Oxford continues his Deanery visits with a trip to FarmED in Oxfordshire.
Growing with the Banbury community
First published on: 19th May 2022St Francis Church, Banbury, a Local Ecumenical Partnership, creates a community garden in the outdoor space at the church serving three local housing estates.
New Year's resolutions to help the planet
First published on: 5th January 2022At St Mary's, Wendover, churchgoers are setting planet-saving New Year's resolutions to help create good everyday habits.
Tree planting in Hungerford
First published on: 3rd December 2021St Lawrence's Church, Hungerford, has planted nearly 3,200 trees in 2021 as part of efforts to offset the carbon emissions of the local area.
Churches commitments on climate change presented to No.10
First published on: 18th October 2021Leaders representing five main faith groups, including Bishop Olivia, met at 10 Downing Street to demand bold action on the climate crisis.
A message from the former Prime Minister to children and young people
First published on: 14th October 2021Theresa May MP shares a message with children in the diocese about the importance of writing to their MP about climate change.
All this has to change - A sermon from Bishop Olivia
First published on: 5th August 2021Rt Revd Olivia Graham, Bishop of Reading, gives a moving sermon on climate justice for the Young Christian Climate Network's Relay to COP26.