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.
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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.
Church refurb as a catalyst for community welcome
First published on: 6th April 2022When refurbishing Hazlemere Church the leadership team used the opportunity to think about how they could create a more missional space.
Youth Renew Cafe - It's ok to not be ok
First published on: 1st April 2022The weekly Renew Wellbeing Cafe at St Andrew's, High Wycombe, offers a safe space for young people from the nearby secondary school to take a break from the pressures of school and society.
The pop-up Post Office
First published on: 29th March 2022A Berkshire church identifies the gap they could fill in their village by providing a space in the church for a regular Post Office shop.
Arts Festival celebrating 200 years of St Mary's, Banbury
First published on: 28th March 2022A seven-month arts festival at St Mary's, Banbury, will showcase the best of local art and creativity.
Church and community projects across Thames Valley awarded over £45,000
First published on: 27th January 2022Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.
Restoring 18,000 floor tiles at All Saints' Boyne Hill
First published on: 14th January 2022All Saints' Boyne Hill took on the task of fundraising £275,000 to relay and restore 18,000 floor tiles in the church building.
The community project helping children living in poverty smile this Christmas
First published on: 15th December 2021Churches in Bicester have come together to support a special Christmas toy shop at the local Food Bank.
Toddlers in the Woods
First published on: 10th December 2021Ali Cork welcomes a group of energetic toddlers to Crutches Wood in Jordans village for a morning of outdoor play, craft making and singing.