Meet the ordinands - 2026
First published on: 25th June 2026Twenty new deacons to serve the diocese.
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Jane ordained on Pentecost Sunday in Bishop Steven’s final ordination service
First published on: 28th May 2026The special service was led by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft; the final ordination he will conduct before retiring as Bishop of Oxford later this year.
Bicester remembers victims of Motion fire one year on
First published on: 18th May 2026The community came together in St Edburg’s Church to remember those who lost their lives and to support all those affected by the tragedy.
Celebrating 900 years of prayer, care and pilgrimage at Bartlemas Chapel
First published on: 11th May 2026The celebrations at Bartlemas Chapel in 2026 will tell the story of a place that has served pilgrims, the sick and those on the margins since it was founded in 1126 during the reign of Henry I.
Rogation Sunday: blessing the land, praying for our communities
First published on: 7th May 2026Across the Diocese of Oxford, churches will soon mark Rogation Sunday. It’s a tradition rooted in prayer, community, and care for the land.
Reviving a medieval parish ale tradition with specially brewed ‘DiscipAle’
First published on: 6th May 2026On Saturday 9 May, the church will host its second annual Parish Ale Festival
Restoring the voice of St John’s Woodley
First published on: 29th April 2026The community in Woodley has worked together to once again hear the bells of St John’s Anglican Church in Woodley.
A good team all round: clergy couple test their general knowledge on Pointless
First published on: 28th April 2026Revd Sami and Revd Graham Watts swapped the pulpit at The Lantern Community Church in Marlow Bottom for the quiz podium
Lantern Marathon Challenge to shine the light on Marlow Bottom
First published on: 22nd April 2026Marathon 26 Challenge, a creative sponsored event in support of a vision for a new community and church space
Training now available for parishes in use of new DBS system
First published on: 21st January 2026Parish level users can now book on to training courses that will allow them to use our recommended DBS system.