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Bishop Olivia lays down her crozier and says farewell

First published on: 1st October 2024

Bishop Olivia's farewell service was held at Reading Minster on 29 September.


Statement from faith leaders in Berkshire

First published on: 9th August 2024

Response to rioting and civil unrest in the wake of Southport murders from faith leaders in Berkshire


Couple honoured for work in Tanzania

First published on: 25th July 2024

A couple from Reading have been recognised as honorary lay canons in Tanzania. Bridget and Leslie Green set up the charity Friends of Amani Tanzania (FOAT) in 2006 and have been honoured for their work. 


Community pull together to create green space

First published on: 17th July 2024

A project to revitalise the gardens at St Paul’s Church in Slough became a whole community effort. The initiative was part of The Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature programme, which drew in people from all walks of life, to recreate the garden as a more wildlife-friendly space. 


Newbury church to become Net Zero Carbon Champion

First published on: 17th July 2024

St John the Evangelist Church is one of more than 100 churches across England to take part in multi-million pound project. The Net Zero Carbon Demonstrator church project, with £5.2million funding, is part of The Church of England’s Net Zero Programme.


Green space becomes colourful retreat

First published on: 3rd July 2024

A healing garden created at the side of a church has attracted pollinators and increased biodiversity in St Luke with St Bartholomew, Reading.


New deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral

First published on: 3rd July 2024

Celebrations took place this weekend as 15 deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral.


Nineteen deacons ordained priest

First published on: 25th June 2024

Nineteen deacons were ordained priests at four services across the diocese this weekend. Services were held at Dorchester Abbey, St Mary’s Amersham, St Giles Church Oxford and Reading Minster.


50th Gold Eco Church awarded in Reading

First published on: 20th June 2024

St John and St Stephen's church has been named as the 50th Gold Eco Church by A Rocha.


Encouraging and inspiring youth faith

First published on: 8th May 2024

A youth worker in a Reading parish is having a significant impact in the lives of young people attending church and is reaching into the wider community, supporting knife crime prevention projects.

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