Churches awarded over £78,000 for community projects
First published on: 5th April 2022The Development Fund awards ten churches grants to support a range of projects, including a community choir and day trips for low-income families.
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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.
Arts Festival celebrating 200 years of St Mary's, Banbury
First published on: 28th March 2022A seven-month arts festival at St Mary's, Banbury, will showcase the best of local art and creativity.
Oxford Community Passion Play
First published on: 23rd March 2022With the help of a Development Fund grant, St Matthews Church in Oxford and the local community have brought a play to life.
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.
Church and community projects across Thames Valley awarded over £45,000
First published on: 27th January 2022Nine parishes receive a Development Fund grant to support social action, new congregations and building projects.
The Church Arms
First published on: 8th December 2021After closure of their village pub, St Mary the Virgin Church set up a pop-up bar within their building as a focal point for the community.
Feeding Milton Keynes
First published on: 22nd November 2021The Bishop of Oxford visits St Mark's Meals and helps pack food parcels for families in need during a visit to Milton Keynes Deanery.
Counselling support for the homeless
First published on: 12th November 2021St Giles Church, Oxford, supports the provision of specialist counselling for the homeless in Oxford through a partnership with The Gatehouse.
You were made for such a time as this
First published on: 5th November 2021The Revd Erika Biscoe tells us about her pioneering ministry helping young girls to find their voice through the Cherish programme.