Prayer, pedals and pints for Ride + Stride
First published on: 15th September 2025Bishop Dave and Bishop Gavin clocked up almost 100 miles while visiting 44 churches on Saturday for the annual Ride + Stride historic churches fundraiser.
News
Meal service curries favour with refugees
First published on: 28th August 2025Monday night is curry night for asylum seekers and those housed by the council in a hotel in Summertown, Oxford.
Churches at centre of welcome for new residents
First published on: 28th August 2025Welcoming Abbey Fields with ice lollies and smiles!
Food and fellowship with Swedish friends
First published on: 10th July 2025In June, a group from the Akeman Benefice and Bicester and Islip Deanery enjoyed a six-day visit to the parish of Mönsterås with Fliseryd in our Swedish link diocese of Växjö.
Memorials to those lost in air disasters
First published on: 10th July 2025Two services took place to remember soldiers and airmen lost in air disasters in Dorchester.
Church charity serves up new premises to feed the hungry
First published on: 26th June 2025New premises for St Mark’s Meals in Milton Keynes means all elements of the charity can come under one roof.
Reflective service launched for regatta visitors
First published on: 26th June 2025Alongside the rowing and celebrating at next week’s Henley Royal Regatta will be the opportunity to join a new contemplative service.
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.
Mixing music and ministry for festival-goers
First published on: 25th June 2025Music and ministry will combine for ordinand Lewis Simonds this week as he forms part of the Church of Glastonbury.
Pints in the pews at pop-up pub
First published on: 24th June 2025Pints will be served in the pews at St Luke’s church in Leckhampstead in July as the pop-up pub returns to the village.