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Ways for churches to save energy and money

First published on: 18th December 2020

Ways for churches to save energy and money. The church energy audit programmes conducted by Oxford and Leeds dioceses and the National Church have resulted in some key learnings about how churches can best save carbon - and money.


Little Seekers - Online Preschool for Faith-Building Fun

First published on: 18th December 2020

Sunninghill and South Ascot parish have set up Little Seekers, a wonderful new online preschool group focused on fun and faith.


Learnings from the Energy Footprint Tool

First published on: 18th December 2020

Learnings from the Energy Footprint Tool. What can we learn from the data in the Energy Footprint Tool and our church energy audits? Quite a bit - which may help your church as you seek new electricity contracts.


Gathering 2019 Energy Data

First published on: 18th December 2020

Gathering 2019 Energy Data. Thank you for filling in the Energy Footprint Tool! Your data will help your church get a clearer picture of its carbon footprint - and will help the diocese to understand churches' needs better.


Funding for Energy Efficiency Work

First published on: 18th December 2020

Funding for Energy Efficiency Work. Is your church undertaking some energy efficiency plans - and looking for funding? Here are some thoughts on first steps Diocesan Grants Implementation Grants If you've had a diocesan energy audit, you're eligible to apply for an implementation grant up to the cost of the audit.


Milton Keynes churches host drive-in carol service

First published on: 21st December 2020

Churches in Watling Valley, Milton Keynes, are hosting a busy Christmas programme, including Car Park Carols, a free drive-in carol service.


Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Carol-Vanning all the way

First published on: 21st December 2020

This year, St Mary's Church, Cogges in Witney is taking a novel approach to celebrating Advent and Christmas.


The Rt. Revd Olivia Graham, Bishop of Reading, speaks at vigil for Reading school boy

First published on: 10th January 2021

The Rt. Revd Olivia Graham spoke at the vigil of murdered Reading school boy, Oliver Stephens, joining the local community to support Olly's family and calling for kindness and hope in the midst of the darkness.


Lighthouse goes online for a lockdown holiday club

First published on: 11th January 2021

Whether you're at home, in the garden or the car, Lighthouse is bringing the fun to you.


Church on Berryfields Wins Proud of Bucks Award

First published on: 19th January 2021

An Aylesbury church's compassionate response to the coronavirus crisis has landed them a Proud of Bucks award for local impact.

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