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Marcham - Mozambique: Miles in March

First published on: 4th March 2021

An Oxfordshire-based charity has issued the challenge of walking the 7,726 miles from Marcham to Mozambique throughout the month of March.


Butterfly abundance in Bucks

First published on: 1st March 2021

Butterfly abundance in Bucks. With conservation and the environment being high on our agenda right now, we were delighted to read that this year has been remarkably good for butterflies at St John's, Stone, Buckinghamshire.


Environmentally-friendly electric car for Bishop Olivia

First published on: 1st March 2021

The Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Olivia Graham, is the latest bishop in the Diocese of Oxford to move to an environmentally-friendly electric car.


Eco Church and environmental audits in Wokingham

First published on: 25th February 2021

A Wokingham church details its experience with the Eco Church and energy audit programme and describes the benefits they've seen since.


Bucks Bee Club is a Hive of Activity

First published on: 18th February 2021

A Buckinghamshire church's weekly bee club has made quite a buzz with the younger members of the All Saints' Coleshill congregation.


Taking Climate Action in the Benefice of Witney

First published on: 18th February 2021

The rector of the Witney Benefice meets the local MP to discuss their cares and concerns on environmental issues and climate action.


Bells for those lost in the Cataraqui shipwreck of 1845

First published on: 18th February 2021

St Nicholas church, Tackley, commemorate the 42 souls lost in the Cataraqui shipwreck of 1845 by tolling the funeral bells.


ODBE schools 'twin' with schools in South India to help tackle the climate crisis

First published on: 18th February 2021

The Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE) launches a new initiative, The School Twinning Programme, in partnership with the United Society for Partners in the Gospel (USPG) and the Church of South India, in response to the climate emergency.


Curate takes worship digital to help support the children of his parish

First published on: 15th February 2021

The Rev. Kevin Colyer has discovered a great new way to engage and get to know the younger members of his congregation through digital worship and the computer game, Minecraft.


Maidenhead curate joins the battle against Covid-19

First published on: 5th February 2021

First year curate, Phyl Sopp, has been interviewed by the Church Times and BBC Radio Berkshire, discussing how she is playing her part in the battle against Covid-19.

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