Christians show their Pride in Reading
First published on: 29th August 2025There will be music and dancing in Reading this weekend (30 August) as Reading Pride hits the streets.
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Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders condemn mosque crime
First published on: 20th August 2025The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders group today issued a united statement condemning the crime perpetrated against the Central Oxford Mosque.
Oxford centre is "beacon of Islamic scholarship", says King
First published on: 27th July 2025Bishop Steven was among the guests when King Charles visited Oxford recently to open the King Charles III Wing at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.
Welcoming all to our churches
First published on: 22nd July 2025At our most recent Diocesan Synod, we committed to updating Synod members when the interim guidance on the recent Supreme Court ruling about the definition of biological sex became available.
Vicar shortlisted for national diversity award
First published on: 25th June 2025The Revd Mark Nam, Vicar at St John the Evangelist in Woodley, Reading, has been shortlisted in the National Diversity Awards.
Honouring the lives, labour, faith, and legacy of the Windrush Generation
First published on: 19th June 2025Members of the Windrush generation will gather at St Mary and St John’s Church on Cowley Road in Oxford for a service of thanksgiving on Windrush Sunday.
Pride and joy: Celebrating God’s delight in all people
First published on: 9th June 2025This June, churches across the Diocese of Oxford are marking Pride Month.
Katie joins as Hong Kong Communities Enabler
First published on: 7th May 2025With a cultural foot in Hong Kong and England, Katie Woo is hoping her experiences will help her to be the bridge between the two cultures in Berkshire.
Serena becomes UKME Chapter Dean
First published on: 24th April 2025The UKME Chapter at the diocese will welcome the Revd Serena Tajima as its next Dean. Serena takes over from the Revd Canon Janet Binns who has stepped down after three years in the role.
New group to oversee our EDI strategy
First published on: 3rd April 2025Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy will be overseen by a new committee at the diocese.