News - Diocese of Oxford

PACT’s adoption services rated outstanding for third time

First published on: 25th May 2023

Adoption and support services for adoptive families run by Parents And Children Together (PACT) have been rated outstanding by Ofsted for the third successive inspection.

School Chaplaincy for deprived Inner Oxford

First published on: 10th May 2023

The Oxford Academy serves the deprived communities of Littlemore, Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys.

All in @ 4 Chenies

First published on: 9th May 2023

At St George’s Church, Little Chalfont, a new congregation for non-church-going families welcomes 30-50 people each month.

Contemplative practices for families help nurture everyday faith

First published on: 24th April 2023

The Diocese of Oxford launches a brand-new contemplation and reflection resource for families with young children to enjoy exploring and journeying together in faith.

Celebrating and equipping church ministry with pre-schoolers

First published on: 28th March 2023

Over 30 people gathered on Saturday 25 March for a day of shared learning about foundations for life and faith in early years.

Confirmations and intergenerational church

First published on: 15th March 2023

The Bishop of Reading confirmed 18 teens and adults in services at St James Church, Southlake, and St Mary’s Purley in February.

Ecumenical youth work

First published on: 6th March 2023

In South Oxfordshire, six local churches have formed an ecumenical partnership to develop work with, and among, the young people in Didcot, Harwell, Chilton, and the surrounding areas.

Play Café community in Princes Risborough

First published on: 22nd February 2023

The Play Café at St Mary's Church, Princes Risborough, has reached 150 families since it started in 2021.

A calling to children’s ministry

First published on: 7th February 2023

Laura-Anne Putterford, Children’s Leader at All Saints Church, Marlow, talks about her calling to children and families ministry.

School Chaplaincy in Woodstock

First published on: 5th December 2022

The Chaplaincy programme at the Marlborough Church of England School serves young people in Woodstock and the surrounding villages.