Bishop Olivia lays down her crozier and says farewell
First published on: 1st October 2024Bishop Olivia's farewell service was held at Reading Minster on 29 September.
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Statement from faith leaders in Berkshire
First published on: 9th August 2024Response to rioting and civil unrest in the wake of Southport murders from faith leaders in Berkshire
Couple honoured for work in Tanzania
First published on: 25th July 2024A couple from Reading have been recognised as honorary lay canons in Tanzania. Bridget and Leslie Green set up the charity Friends of Amani Tanzania (FOAT) in 2006 and have been honoured for their work.
Community pull together to create green space
First published on: 17th July 2024A project to revitalise the gardens at St Paul’s Church in Slough became a whole community effort. The initiative was part of The Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature programme, which drew in people from all walks of life, to recreate the garden as a more wildlife-friendly space.
Newbury church to become Net Zero Carbon Champion
First published on: 17th July 2024St John the Evangelist Church is one of more than 100 churches across England to take part in multi-million pound project. The Net Zero Carbon Demonstrator church project, with £5.2million funding, is part of The Church of England’s Net Zero Programme.
Green space becomes colourful retreat
First published on: 3rd July 2024A healing garden created at the side of a church has attracted pollinators and increased biodiversity in St Luke with St Bartholomew, Reading.
New deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral
First published on: 3rd July 2024Celebrations took place this weekend as 15 deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral.
Nineteen deacons ordained priest
First published on: 25th June 2024Nineteen deacons were ordained priests at four services across the diocese this weekend. Services were held at Dorchester Abbey, St Mary’s Amersham, St Giles Church Oxford and Reading Minster.
50th Gold Eco Church awarded in Reading
First published on: 20th June 2024St John and St Stephen's church has been named as the 50th Gold Eco Church by A Rocha.
Encouraging and inspiring youth faith
First published on: 8th May 2024A youth worker in a Reading parish is having a significant impact in the lives of young people attending church and is reaching into the wider community, supporting knife crime prevention projects.