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The Bishop of Oxford on science and faith

Last Updated: 15th June 2022  |  First published on: 15th June 2022

The Bishop of Oxford speaks on BBC Radio Oxford about the relationship between science and faith in response to a new Theos YouGov survey.


Diocese of Oxford to invest £10m in clergy housing

Last Updated: 21st April 2023  |  First published on: 14th June 2022

The Diocese of Oxford has approved £10 million expenditure on environmental works to improve the carbon footprint of vicarages and better care for its clergy. The investment is part of an ambitious plan by the diocese to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035.


Bishop of Oxford speaks on the Rwanda migrant flight policy

Last Updated: 14th June 2022  |  First published on: 14th June 2022

The Bishop of Oxford has joined the Archbishops and Lords Spiritual in a letter speaking out against the Rwanda migrant policy.


Slough's restored churchyard

Last Updated: 9th June 2022  |  First published on: 6th June 2022

St Mary's Church, Slough, transformed the outdoor space in time for Platinum Jubilee celebrations with the help of the community following months of issues with antisocial behaviour in the churchyard.


New Deacons 2022

Last Updated: 5th July 2022  |  First published on: 6th June 2022

32 new deacons to be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 2 July by the Bishop of Oxford.


MBE honour for former Prayer Book Society Chairman

Last Updated: 1st June 2022  |  First published on: 1st June 2022

Prudence Dailey, the former Chairman of the Prayer Book Society, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.


Cherishing God's Earth

Last Updated: 31st May 2022  |  First published on: 31st May 2022

St Mary-Le-More and St Leonard's churches have been working hard to take action on climate change and reduce their impact on the environment.


Growing roots in Chipping Norton and Woodstock

Last Updated: 25th May 2022  |  First published on: 25th May 2022

The Bishop of Oxford continues his Deanery visits with a trip to FarmED in Oxfordshire.


Bishop Steven in Henley Deanery

Last Updated: 30th May 2022  |  First published on: 25th May 2022

Bishop Steven travelled to the Henley Deanery to spend the day with clergy and lay leaders and visit a local elderly care home.


New Discipleship Enabler

Last Updated: 30th May 2022  |  First published on: 25th May 2022

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Discipleship Enabler supporting ministry with children, young people and families in Buckinghamshire.

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