A baptism in the Thames
First published on: 20th April 2022Two brave young people from the Minecraft group are baptised in the River Thames, the first full immersion baptism at St Michael's for at least 50 years.
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A family of families
First published on: 13th April 2022During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.
Bishop Steven in the Wallingford Deanery
First published on: 6th April 2022Bishop Steven joined clergy, young people, and leaders of other church denominations for an afternoon of listening, learning and table football.
Adventure Plus in the Witney Deanery
First published on: 5th April 2022Bishop Steven spends a day with clergy and laity in the Witney Deanery, visiting the hosts of the diocesan youth weekend away to plant a tree.
Youth Renew Cafe - It's ok to not be ok
First published on: 1st April 2022The weekly Renew Wellbeing Cafe at St Andrew's, High Wycombe, offers a safe space for young people from the nearby secondary school to take a break from the pressures of school and society.
Bracknell Deanery
First published on: 22nd March 2022Bishop Steven joined clergy and lay leaders in the Bracknell Deanery on 10 March for a day of listening, learning and community visits.
Rest and recover with a Greenhouse
First published on: 16th March 2022Over the last few months, four different Greenhouses have been launched to support the growth of new worshipping communities.
Jericho Youth Choir
First published on: 15th March 2022With the support of the Development Fund, St Barnabas, Oxford, establishes a youth choir to boost engagement with young people.
Chinnor ChooseDay Church
First published on: 28th February 2022St Andrew's Church, Chinnor, runs an afterschool group for 5-8-year-olds and their parents and carers aiming to bridge the gap between St Andrews CE Primary and the church.
Knife crime and cuts to youth services
First published on: 13th January 2022Knife crime stories continue to hit our news headlines on an almost daily basis but what can the church do to help?