Planting church in an Eco Town
First published on: 17th January 2023Pioneer Minister, the Revd Chris Hunt, and a small team of volunteers have grown a creative church community in the new Elmsbrook Eco Town.
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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.
Support for asylum seekers in West Oxfordshire
First published on: 9th December 2022Churches in Witney have joined together to support newly arrived asylum seekers, Bishop Gavin shares his reflections from a visit to meet and hear from the asylum seekers.
School Chaplaincy in Woodstock
First published on: 5th December 2022The Chaplaincy programme at the Marlborough Church of England School serves young people in Woodstock and the surrounding villages.
Rebuilding St Andrew's Dean Court
First published on: 5th January 2023St Andrew’s new Church building uses renewable energy to power, heat and light the space and is a valuable centre for the whole community to use and enjoy.
New Team Rector at Dorchester Abbey
First published on: 24th November 2022The Revd Jane Willis has been appointed as the new Team Rector of Dorchester and Vicar of Warborough in the Dorchester Team.
Churches awarded over £85,000 for community projects
First published on: 9th November 2022The Development Fund has awarded grants to eight churches to support a counsellor for a homeless project and new equipment for Minecraft Church services.
Festival 200 at St Mary’s Banbury
First published on: 25th October 2022The Revd Sarah Bourne, Chaplain for the Arts, reflects on the six months of the St Mary's Banbury Festival 200.