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.
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Blessings for new beginnings at St Mary’s, Thame
First published on: 4th September 2025St Mary’s blessing service sends children and adults alike into new ventures with God’s encouragement.
Churches making a difference this Creationtide
First published on: 4th September 2025Hannah Mann speaks to BBC Radio Oxford's Lilley Mitchell about Creationtide across the diocese.
Ride + Stride 2025
First published on: 1st September 2025It's not often we tell two of our Bishops to get on their bikes but that's exactly what will be happening on 13 September.
Heat pump is a step towards net-zero for church
First published on: 17th July 2025St Alban’s Church Hall has become one of the first in the diocese to have an air-to-water heat pump installed.
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.
Church volunteers honoured with BEM awards
First published on: 19th June 2025Two church volunteers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Flowers on song to raise funds for community
First published on: 19th June 2025A weekend of floral and musical displays hit the right note in Duns Tew raising £2,400 for local good causes.
Jesus' Ascension is God's promise of heaven for us all
First published on: 29th May 2025What a difference 40 days makes! On Easter morning, Mark recorded that the women fled from the empty tomb, telling nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.