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.
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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.
Faith in action at the Monday Club Cafe
First published on: 24th March 2022Volunteers from Wendover run a hugely successful cafe supporting people with dementia and their carers.
The LGBTI+ community - a blessing to the church
First published on: 23rd February 2022The Revd Rob Glenny, Rector of Radley, Sunningwell and Kennington, discusses being part of the free chaplaincy service offered in the diocese.
Linking people together through language learning
First published on: 10th February 2022Responding to the growing number of people coming to Berkshire from Hong Kong, volunteers are needed to help provide support.
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.