Creation Crew - a new missional community
First published on: 5th July 2023The Creation Crew, at St Andrew's Church, High Wycombe, is a diverse group who enjoy the local environment and want to help care for it.
News
Test your boiler day
First published on: 19th June 2023On Tuesday 4 July, the Environment Team and the Church Buildings Team are calling on all churches in the Diocese to turn on and test their boiler, ahead of the autumn heating season.
Introducing our Deanery Environmental Leads
First published on: 7th June 2023Sixteen Deanery Environmental Leads support local churches to care for creation.
Contemplating rural beauty
First published on: 16th May 2023A wildlife-friendly contemplation garden has helped St Giles’ church, Great Coxwell to an Eco-Church Bronze Award from A Rocha UK.
Al Jazeera English documentary explores faith and climate
First published on: 21st April 2023The climate action work of the Church of England in the Thames Valley features in an inspiring new documentary from Al Jazeera English.
Growing roots in Chipping Norton and Woodstock
First published on: 25th May 2022The Bishop of Oxford continues his Deanery visits with a trip to FarmED in Oxfordshire.
Growing with the Banbury community
First published on: 19th May 2022St Francis Church, Banbury, a Local Ecumenical Partnership, creates a community garden in the outdoor space at the church serving three local housing estates.
New Year's resolutions to help the planet
First published on: 5th January 2022At St Mary's, Wendover, churchgoers are setting planet-saving New Year's resolutions to help create good everyday habits.
Tree planting in Hungerford
First published on: 3rd December 2021St Lawrence's Church, Hungerford, has planted nearly 3,200 trees in 2021 as part of efforts to offset the carbon emissions of the local area.
Churches commitments on climate change presented to No.10
First published on: 18th October 2021Leaders representing five main faith groups, including Bishop Olivia, met at 10 Downing Street to demand bold action on the climate crisis.