Confirmations and intergenerational church
First published on: 15th March 2023The Bishop of Reading confirmed 18 teens and adults in services at St James Church, Southlake, and St Mary’s Purley in February.
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Fully and truly ourselves
First published on: 8th March 2023The Revd Laura Wheatley Downs, reflects on ministry as a female priest, her calling to ordination, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.
Tree planting in Greenham
First published on: 1st March 2023Over 300 trees have been planted at St Mary’s Church, in Greenham, Newbury, as part of a project to redevelop the churchyard for the community.
Planting Hong Kong congregations
First published on: 27th February 2023Trinity Church has seen itself grow from 120 people to just over 450 in just 10 months through a partnership with the local Hong Kong community.
Over half a million pounds of energy hardship grants
First published on: 4th January 2023Churches in the Thames Valley have been awarded grants from the Diocese of Oxford to help with rising energy costs and opening Warm Hubs.
Christmas messages from the bishops
First published on: 22nd December 2022Christmas messages from the bishops in the diocese will be broadcast on Christmas morning on local BBC Radio.
Churches awarded over £143,000 for community projects
First published on: 20th December 2022The Development Fund has awarded grants to nine churches to support a range of local church and community projects including a live nativity procession, Parish Nurse, and toddler group for adoptive and foster families.
A church community for adults with additional needs
First published on: 14th December 2022Every Tuesday 20-30 adults of all ages gather with their carers at Greyfriars Church, Reading, for and evening of worship.
Bishops confirm 79 people across the diocese
First published on: 25th November 2022In a host of special services across the diocese, 79 people of all ages were confirmed on Sunday 20 November on the Feast Day of Christ the King.
70 years of ordained ministry
First published on: 23rd November 2022The Revd Canon Bob Whiteley has celebrated a landmark 70 years of ordained ministry.