Growing roots in Chipping Norton and Woodstock
First published on: 25th May 2022The Bishop of Oxford continues his Deanery visits with a trip to FarmED in Oxfordshire.
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Growing with the Banbury community
First published on: 19th May 2022St Francis Church, Banbury, a Local Ecumenical Partnership, creates a community garden in the outdoor space at the church serving three local housing estates.
Pilgrim Paths
First published on: 10th May 2022A new Pilgrimage Paths walking series in the Bicester and Islip deanery was launched on Sunday 1 May seeking to connect local people with one another and with the history of their 35 parish churches.
Small gestures empower change
First published on: 5th May 2022When deciding what to cover in his final ministry project at the end of his curacy, the Revd Mark Nelson used inspiration from a nearby repair cafe in Aston Clinton to start up a similar project for the whole community in Winslow, Buckinghamshire.
Growing a community garden
First published on: 27th April 2022The Revd Pete Wheeler, vicar at St Peter's Aylesbury, shares his experience of developing a community garden and how you can too.
Eco Church in Iffley
First published on: 19th April 2022The Revd Dr Nikolaj Christensen, curate at St Mary's Church, Iffley, tells us about the church's journey to net zero.
The Bishop of Oxford visits Bicester eco-town
First published on: 11th April 2022Bishop Steven visited the Bicester & Islip Deanery, meeting clergy and local lay leaders and visiting the Elmsbrook eco-town and Park Farm.
A message from the former Prime Minister to children and young people
First published on: 14th October 2021Theresa May MP shares a message with children in the diocese about the importance of writing to their MP about climate change.
Moving forward from the Paris climate talks
First published on: 16th August 2017As the world looks to reduce its carbon footprint following COP21, we ask 'what next?'
Church of England agrees to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement
First published on: 9th July 2018Church of England agrees to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Breaking: Goddard amendment passes at General Synod The Bishop of Oxford says:"I am very pleased that the Church of England has agreed to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement in 2020 and to complete that disinvestment by 2023 at the latest if they are not prepared to align their plans with the Paris Agreement and a carbon zero future.