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Church to celebrate C.S. Lewis links with arts and spirituality festival

First published on: 12th October 2026

Imagine Lewis: A Celebration of the Arts and Spirituality Inspired by the Legacy of C.S. Lewis will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Headington Quarry on 21 and 22 November.


'Come-and-see' call answered by 75 non-church members

First published on: 12th October 2026

Buckinghamshire church initiative sees dozens of family and friends attend service based around theme of welcome


Vaxjo visit is chance to learn from link diocese's approach to creation care

First published on: 8th October 2026

Our environmental lead Hannah Mann reflects on her visit to our link diocese in Sweden


Former Archdeacon of Berkshire dies at the age of 84

First published on: 8th October 2026

The Venerable Canon Norman Russell served 42 years in ministry, 28 of them as a parish priest, including at churches in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire


Revd Canon shares experiences to mark National Dyslexia Awareness Week

First published on: 8th October 2026

Phil Groves urges people to recognise the gifts that dyslexic people bring


Bishop Gavin gives speech at event to mark 7 October attacks

First published on: 8th October 2026

Acting Bishop of Oxford addresses gathering outside the Oxford Jewish Centre


Young people share their climate change hopes and fears with Bishop of Reading

First published on: 5th October 2026

Bishop Mary listens to young people from Buckinghamshire churches at creation care event in Aylesbury


Oxford curate marks start of new school year amid drone strikes

First published on: 1st October 2026

The Revd Anastasia Riabchuk returned to her native Kyiv for Ukraine’s Day of Knowledge last month.


Exploring where God is calling you - pilot vocations event

First published on: 30th September 2026

People from across the diocese share stories of unexpected journeys, everyday gifts and the many different ways God calls us to serve in a pilot vocations event.


Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates contribution of safeguarding officers

First published on: 29th September 2026

Fifteen PSOs from diocese were among those attending Lambeth Palace event held to recognise vital work in parishes

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