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.

Prospering communities in Abingdon

First published on: 19th May 2022

Bishop Steven spends an afternoon with clergy in the Abingdon Deanery, visiting two youth work charities and joining lay leaders for an evening of conversation.

Families on Fridays

First published on: 18th May 2022

An after-school club for local families in Henley-on-Thames was funded by a grant from the Development Fund.

A family of families

First published on: 13th April 2022

During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.

Rest and recover with a Greenhouse

First published on: 16th March 2022

Over the last few months, four different Greenhouses have been launched to support the growth of new worshipping communities.

Jericho Youth Choir

First published on: 15th March 2022

With the support of the Development Fund, St Barnabas, Oxford, establishes a youth choir to boost engagement with young people.

Knife crime and cuts to youth services

First published on: 13th January 2022

Knife crime stories continue to hit our news headlines on an almost daily basis but what can the church do to help?