Reading

Forbury Gardens, Reading, BerkshireThe Reading episcopal area extends from west Berkshire along the M4 corridor to Windsor. It includes very rural areas and large centres of population, such as Reading and Bracknell, and, with a population of 800,000, is larger than many dioceses in the Church of England.

The deaneries of the Reading episcopal area are BracknellBradfield, Maidenhead & Windsor, Newbury, Reading and Sonning.

The Rt Revd Olivia Graham oversees the area as the Bishop of Reading.

Find a church in the Reading area Find a deanery or representative

Olivia Graham

Bishop of Reading

The Rt Revd Olivia Graham became the diocese’s first female bishop when she was consecrated in 2019. Priorities for Bishop Olivia include the climate crisis and the challenges facing young people. 

About | Twitter | Email

Stephen Pullin

Archdeacon of Berkshire

The Ven Stephen Pullin joined the diocese in 2014, serving as Archdeacon from 2020. One of Stephen's priorities is the wellbeing of those who serve in Berkshire.

AboutEmail

Liz Jackson

Associate Archdeacon - Berkshire

The Revd Liz Jackson joined the Berkshire team in 2020. With a passion for social justice, Liz previously worked with homeless people, refugees and asylum seekers.

AboutEmail

Contact the Area Office

St Birinus House
Englefield Road
Theale
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 5AS

01865 208 741 (for Jane Garrard, PA to Bishop of Reading, and Lesley Young, Secretary to Bishop of Reading)
01865 208 275 (for Alison Taylor, PA to Archdeacon of Berkshire)
01865 208 274 (for Marina Melvill-Smith, PA to Associate Archdeacon of Berkshire)

Page last updated: Friday 1st July 2022 11:25 AM

Related news and vacancies

Rector - Finchampstead and California

The Benefice of Finchampstead and California are looking for their new Rector....

Friends stitched together to make light quilt

A group of Ducklington church crafters, including asylum seekers living locally, have come together to produce a quilt for Candlemas....

Youth Worker (full time) - Saint Laurence, Reading

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate youth worker to join us at the cutting edge of youth ministry....
Powered by Church Edit