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More than 100 young people gather for biggest Amplify Adventure weekend yet
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (610+ words) More than 100 young people, youth leaders and volunteers from across the Diocese of Oxford gathered for the biggest ever Amplify Adventure weekend, a celebration of faith, friendship and the gifts of young people. The weekend, held from Friday 10 to Sunday…...
Bishop's last speech in House of Lords – full transcript
2+ week, 4+ day ago (247+ words) In his final speech to the Lords last Thursday, the Bishop of Oxford urged governments to assert their sovereignty in tackling the dangers of artificial intelligence and technology more broadly. My Lords, it is a real honour to take part…...
Bishop Steven calls for government regulation of AI in final Lords speech
3+ week, 5+ 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
3+ week, 1+ day 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+ week, 2+ day 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
3+ week, 3+ day 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
1+ mon, 6+ 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
1+ mon, 1+ week 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
1+ mon, 1+ week 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
1+ mon, 2+ week 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,…...