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Bishop Steven calls for government regulation of AI in final Lords speech
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (285+ words) In his final speech to the House of Lords following his retirement, the Bishop of Oxford backed calls for governments to regulate artificial intelligence as he warned of the risks posed by rapid technological change. Bishop Steven told the Lords:…...
Churches are beacons of hope
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (365+ words) Churches are often among the first places people turn to in times of crisis. Through trusted relationships, pastoral care and regular contact with families, church communities can be uniquely placed to recognise when someone may need additional support, including those…...
Celebrating the first year of YouShape
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (328+ words) Eighteen young adults from across the Diocese of Oxford have completed the first pilot year of YouShape. They celebrated a year of discipleship, friendship, and exploring God’s call on their lives. YouShape is the Diocese of Oxford's year-long discipleship and…...
A celebration of faith across the generations in Windsor
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (192+ words) St Stephen & St Agnes Church, Windsor celebrated two milestones during their Sung Eucharist on Sunday 19 July, bringing together the oldest and youngest members of its church family. The congregation marked the 100th birthday of Tomira Carson, while also celebrating the baptism…...
Twenty new deacons ordained to serve communities across the Diocese of Oxford
2+ week, 3+ day ago (458+ words) Twenty new deacons have been ordained at services in the Diocese of Oxford, marking the beginning of their ordained ministry as they prepare to serve churches and communities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Two services at Christ Church Cathedral on…...
Licensed Lay Ministers and lay leaders gather for 'excellent' conference
3+ week, 1+ day ago (356+ words) Licensed Lay Ministers and lay leaders from across the Diocese of Oxford gathered in June to explore how the Bible shapes pastoral care, during two days of worship, learning and fellowship. The annual conference brought together Licensed Lay Ministers alongside…...
"She's one of us": Faith, resilience and recovery
3+ week, 3+ day ago (633+ words) When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in November 2025, bringing widespread destruction across the island, it was more than an international news story for the Revd Canon Janet Binns. Born in Jamaica, with family still living there, Janet spent anxious days waiting…...
Twenty priests ordained across the Diocese of Oxford
3+ week, 5+ day ago (358+ words) Twenty deacons from across the Diocese of Oxford were ordained priest over the weekend, marking the next stage of their ministry after a year serving in parishes across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. The weekend began at All Saints, High Wycombe,…...
Diocese gathers for Bishop Steven’s farewell service
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (504+ words) Clergy, church leaders and communities from across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire gathered on Trinity Sunday to mark the final service of the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft as Bishop of Oxford. The service took place at Christ Church Cathedral on…...
Jane ordained on Pentecost Sunday in Bishop Steven’s final ordination service
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (377+ words) Revd Jane Barlow was ordained deacon on Pentecost Sunday at St Mary’s Church, Iffley. The special service was led by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft; the final ordination he will conduct before retiring as Bishop of Oxford later this…...