Diocesan Synod: a time to reflect
First published on: 22nd November 2024After a turbulent week in the Church of England, the Diocesan Synod met for the first meeting of the new triennium on Saturday.
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Bishop Steven visits church projects during deanery visits
First published on: 21st November 2024Earlier this week, Bishop Steven spent two days visiting Amersham and Wendover deaneries.
Bishop Steven's statement on Archbishop of Canterbury and Makin Review
First published on: 13th November 2024Statement in response to the Makin review, and the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation, by the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft:
Hundreds gather in peace, remembrance and unity
First published on: 7th October 2024A vigil for peace, remembrance and unity was held in Oxford last night. Led by the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Steven, and Imam Monawar Hussain, founder of The Oxford Foundation, as co-chairs of the Oxford Interfaith Network.
Church of England joins Rome's Call for AI Ethics following Synod pledge
First published on: 3rd May 2024The Archbishop of Canterbury signs Rome’s Call for AI Ethics, the final stage of the Oxford Diocesan pledge to endorse fair work.
Diocesan Synod: focussing on children, youth and families
First published on: 14th March 2024Saturday 9 March saw over 70 members of the Oxford Diocesan Synod join together for their first meeting of 2024.
Synod affirms work as key to ‘human dignity and purpose’
First published on: 28th February 2024The Church of England’s General Synod has publicly affirmed the place of work as a key component in 'human flourishing' in an era when Artificial Intelligence is driving a “new fast moving industrial revolution”.
Christmas Day 2023
First published on: 21st December 2023You can read the Christmas Day sermons from our bishops below, and catch up on the BBC Radio Carol Services with Bishop Olivia and Bishop Gavin via BBC Sounds for Radio Berkshire and Radio Oxford.
£1.5m in mutual support for poorer dioceses
First published on: 21st November 2023The Diocese of Oxford will extend its commitment to mutual support following the success of its 2020 initiative. The diocese will allocate a further £1.5m to support the five Church of England dioceses in most financial need.
Diocesan Synod: caring for our children
First published on: 15th June 2023The June meeting of Oxford Diocesan Synod took time to discuss how we can best support children, families and schools. Members also considered a revised environmental motion for General Synod and the draft 2024 budget.