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Bishop Steven answers big questions on faith, communion and the world today
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (613+ words) People across the Diocese of Oxford asked thoughtful, and sometimes difficult, questions about faith, as part of this year's Come and See journey through Lent." In a special question and answer session, The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft and Generous…...
"The beginning of something new" - Berkshire rural ministry day
2+ week, 3+ day ago (419+ words) The Rt Revd Mary Gregory, Bishop of Reading, opened the day speaking honestly about the balancing act required in rural ministry. She encouraged those present to embrace incarnational ministry while experimenting with new ideas and leading with courage. The conversation…...
Blue Moon: gathering Christians and Muslims together in Milton Keynes
3+ week, 1+ day ago (377+ words) A'special one-off event hosted by St Frideswide's Church, Water Eaton, brought together near neighbours from the local mosque and friends who are Muslim'with church members'for a morning of faith reflection,'food'and friendship-building.' For the first time in 33 years, the holy…...
Day of prayer for Milton Keynes
3+ week, 2+ day ago (218+ words) Pray for Milton Keynes this Thursday, 19 March. The day has beendesignatedas a day of prayer for the city. More than 40 church leaders from across the denominations aregathering togetherin Wolverton to pray for the city. The gathering will include times of…...
Embracing neurodiversity in the church - how to create inclusive spaces
3+ week, 3+ day ago (212+ words) Mark Arnold, known as the Additional Needs Blog Father, shares his personal journey raising his son James, who has autism and learning difficulties. His blog aims to share their story and help others navigate similar challenges." Church environments can present…...
Followers of Jesus, not simply churchgoers" - Diocesan Synod March 2026
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (832+ words) Diocesan Synod were blessed by the presence and contributions of young people from across the diocese in their first meeting of 2026, held at Didcot Civic Hall. Members were welcomed with sung worship led by young people from Christ Church Abingdon,…...
Meet the Diocese of Oxford's Head of Children and Youth Ministry
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (314+ words) Simon Hill has joined the Diocese of Oxford as its first ever Head of Children and Youth Ministry. Simon has served in children and youth ministry for almost 25 years, initially through parish roles in Bournemouth and his home town of…...
St Mary's Church in Turville secures win for young architect of the year
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (258+ words) Libby Watts was named as Young Architect of the Year for 2025 for her work on St Mary's Church in Turville." The 12th"century church is in the Chilterns and is known for being picturesque, attracting tv and film productions."The"exterior…...
William heads up committee for care of church buildings
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) The Revd Canon William Whyte will become the next chair of the Diocese of Oxford Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches. "After three years on the DAC, I also understand how hard its members and the diocesan church…...