A letter to the Diocese of Oxford Yesterday the General Synod approved the motion brought by the House of Bishops as the next step in the Living in Love and Faith process. As you will have seen the motion laments our failure as a church to welcome LGBTQI+ people; welcomes the decision of the House…
The Diocese of Oxford is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon David Tyler has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Dorchester. David has been Acting Archdeacon for Dorchester, following the retirement of Archdeacon Judy in October 2022, and served as Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester for two years prior to this. David has ministered…
What is it? Yellow Braces is the long-running diocesan youth festival. It is a weekend of fun, malarkey, activities, food and engaging with Christianity, faith and life. When and where is it? Yellow Braces runs from 7-9 July. This year we return to the cosy wooden ‘yurts’ at the Adventure Base at Clanfield, the home…
We are delighted to welcome Bishop Gavin on Sunday, March 12th (time TBC) for a Service of Confirmation. If you, or any one you know, are interested in being Confirmed, then please get in contact with Andrea. O1993 776625. For young people Confirmation classes will begin on Jan. 22nd at 4.30pm at the Rectory.
Clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples, says +Oxford Church of England clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples, says Bishop of Oxford. The Bishop of Oxford has published a 52-page essay, Together in Love and Faith, to be released on Friday 4 November, setting out the…
An update from the diocese: Please see the posters in the porches if you are interested in pursuing this further. You can also download them here. Our vocations events are opportunities to look at some of the resources that have led people to find their purpose in the Lord’s service. They will help you to…
Over 200 people filled Dorchester Abbey on Sunday 25 September for Archdeacon Judy’s Farewell Service. Leading the service, the Bishop of Dorchester, Gavin Collins, praised Judy’s faithful service to the Archdeaconry as the first ever Archdeacon of Dorchester and said: “Judy was deservedly known for her deep love of the people she served, her deep…
Her Majesty the Queen has been a cherished presence in all of our lives and for the whole of our lives. She has been our example and a rock for the nation and commonwealth. Her devoted service has given stability to the nation throughout this Elizabethan age. Her deep, personal Christian faith has been an…
“Much has been made of the differences which exist within the Communion. But what shone through every encounter I had in Canterbury was the firm reality that far more unites us than divides us… How can we not love each other when we have spent time trying on each other’s shoes?” Bishops Steven, Gavin and…