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A church for people who don’t do church

Last Updated: 9th September 2023  |  First published on: 28th July 2023

Grace Church, Cowley in Oxford prides itself on being a church for people who don’t do church.


Healing garden help St Luke’s celebrate 140 years

Last Updated: 5th August 2023  |  First published on: 28th July 2023

A rewilding garden at St Lukes church in Reading is a tangible sign of the parish’s commitment to healing and wholeness.


Learning Lessons Review: Revd Michael Hall

Last Updated: 21st July 2023  |  First published on: 21st July 2023

A safeguarding case review into allegations of spiritual abuse by Revd Michael Hall, at St Margaret's Tylers Green between 1981 and 2000.


International welcome offered in Maidenhead

Last Updated: 3rd August 2023  |  First published on: 21st July 2023

Geoff Yeung is a busy man. He’s an Assistant Minister at St Peter’s church, Maidenhead and a part-time charity worker.


Recorder orchestra hits the right notes

Last Updated: 19th July 2023  |  First published on: 19th July 2023

An orchestra including up to 13 recorder players and assorted other instruments is the foundation of a families’ initiative in The Cookhams Benefice.


125 years of the Oxford Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Last Updated: 18th July 2023  |  First published on: 18th July 2023

Over 70 people gathered at St Peter’s Church, Great Hasely on Saturday 15 July for the 125-year anniversary of the Oxford Diocesan Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.


The Ben Field verdict

Last Updated: 22nd July 2023  |  First published on: 16th July 2023

Following a painstaking investigation by Thames Valley Police and a lengthy trial at Oxford Crown Court, Ben Field was found guilty of the murder of Peter Farquhar.


Clergy comings and goings

Last Updated: 13th July 2023  |  First published on: 12th July 2023

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: ~ April to June 2023


Church and community projects awarded over £167k

Last Updated: 14th July 2023  |  First published on: 12th July 2023

Nine parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects in the thirteenth round of the Development Fund.


Former bank set to open as community centre

Last Updated: 10th July 2023  |  First published on: 11th July 2023

A former Natwest Bank building is having a £4m make-over to become a new community hub Chipping Norton.

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