Priest-poet Esther has an Altar Ego
First published on: 22nd October 2025Priest-poet the Revd Esther Lay is celebrating being signed by the same literary agent who represents the Poet Laureate following an award-winning year.
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Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 3rd October 2025We are delighted at the announcement that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Kim joins Church House Secretariat team
First published on: 17th July 2025A new face will be joining the team at Church House in September as we welcome Kim Grosvenor to the Director of Secretariat role.
Celebrations as 20 new deacons are ordained
First published on: 9th July 2025There were celebrations in Oxford on Sunday as 20 new deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral. There were two services led by the Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Revd Dave Bull and the Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Mary Gregory, respectively.
Celebrations at priesting services as deacons are ordained
First published on: 30th June 2025There were celebrations and selfies this weekend as 18 deacons were ordained priest at services around the diocese.
Meet the ordinands - 2025
First published on: 26th June 2025Twenty new deacons will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on 5 July, going on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese.
Church volunteers honoured with BEM awards
First published on: 19th June 2025Two church volunteers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Philippa to become Bishop's Chaplain
First published on: 5th June 2025The Revd Philippa White has been appointed as the next Bishop's Chaplain for Bishop Steven.
Reading welcomes the Revd Fung Lau to Hong Kong ministry
First published on: 24th April 2025The Revd Fung Ming Lau has been welcomed to Trinity Earley as an Associate Minister with oversight of the Hong Kong Ministry at the church.
Serena becomes UKME Chapter Dean
First published on: 24th April 2025The UKME Chapter at the diocese will welcome the Revd Serena Tajima as its next Dean. Serena takes over from the Revd Canon Janet Binns who has stepped down after three years in the role.