Fully and truly ourselves
First published on: 8th March 2023The Revd Laura Wheatley Downs, reflects on ministry as a female priest, her calling to ordination, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.
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Prayers of thanksgiving and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published
First published on: 20th January 2023Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples were published on 20 January along with a book of draft worship resources.
Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples
First published on: 18th January 2023Church of England bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex unions and are set to issue an apology to the LGBTQIA+ community.
A church community for adults with additional needs
First published on: 14th December 2022Every Tuesday 20-30 adults of all ages gather with their carers at Greyfriars Church, Reading, for and evening of worship.
Clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples, says +Oxford
First published on: 3rd November 2022The Bishop of Oxford has published a 52-page essay, Together in Love and Faith, setting out the ways his own views have changed on same-sex relationships over the last decade.
Black African and Caribbean clergy inspiring stories of faith and resilience
First published on: 2nd October 2022A new portrait and video exhibition, Resolved to Serve, commissioned by the Diocese of Oxford, aims to celebrate black culture and its influence in the Church today.
Growing Hope for families in High Wycombe
First published on: 27th April 2022New local charity Growing Hope is providing a vital service offering free therapy for children, young people and their families to enable them to flourish.
Bishop John writes on sexuality discussions
First published on: 28th November 2017Bishop John writes on sexuality discussions. FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS: Some supportive themes Bishop John You will be aware that the Church of England is about to enter a period of 'facilitated conversations' around the issue of same-sex relationships following the publication and recommendations of the Pilling Report earlier in the year.
Responding to loneliness
First published on: 20th December 2017Responding to loneliness. Increasing numbers of church leaders cite loneliness as a significant problem according to a 2014 Church Urban Fund survey.
Expectations of inclusion and respect
First published on: 31st October 2018four bishops from one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England have written to 1,500 ministers setting out the bishops' expectations of inclusion and respect for all and announces a new LGBTI+ chaplaincy team.