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Church charity serves up new premises to feed the hungry

Last Updated: 27th June 2025  |  First published on: 26th June 2025

New premises for St Mark’s Meals in Milton Keynes means all elements of the charity can come under one roof.


Reflective service launched for regatta visitors

Last Updated: 27th June 2025  |  First published on: 26th June 2025

Alongside 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

Last Updated: 7th July 2025  |  First published on: 26th June 2025

Twenty new deacons will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on 5 July, going on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese.


Mixing music and ministry for festival-goers

Last Updated: 25th June 2025  |  First published on: 25th June 2025

Music and ministry will combine for ordinand Lewis Simonds this week as he forms part of the Church of Glastonbury.


Vicar shortlisted for national diversity award

Last Updated: 27th June 2025  |  First published on: 25th June 2025

The Revd Mark Nam, Vicar at St John the Evangelist in Woodley, Reading, has been shortlisted in the National Diversity Awards.


Pints in the pews at pop-up pub

Last Updated: 3rd July 2025  |  First published on: 24th June 2025

Pints will be served in the pews at St Luke’s church in Leckhampstead in July as the pop-up pub returns to the village.


Honouring the lives, labour, faith, and legacy of the Windrush Generation

Last Updated: 19th June 2025  |  First published on: 19th June 2025

Members of the Windrush generation will gather at St Mary and St John’s Church on Cowley Road in Oxford for a service of thanksgiving on Windrush Sunday.


Church volunteers honoured with BEM awards

Last Updated: 23rd June 2025  |  First published on: 19th June 2025

Two church volunteers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.


Flowers on song to raise funds for community

Last Updated: 20th June 2025  |  First published on: 19th June 2025

A weekend of floral and musical displays hit the right note in Duns Tew raising £2,400 for local good causes.


Colourful Pentecost celebration creates 'awe and wonder'

Last Updated: 13th June 2025  |  First published on: 12th June 2025

An art installation for Pentecost has taken centre stage at St John the Evangelist church in Newbury.

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