The King has approved the appointment of Rev Canon Professor Sarah Foot PhD, FRHistS, FSA as Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. Professor Foot is the first woman to be chosen for the role in Christ Church’s almost 500-year-long history. Professor Foot is the Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Oxford University and a priest serving…
New Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester The Revd Preb Jane Haslam has been appointed as the new Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester. Jane will join the diocese from the Diocese of Bath and Wells where she is currently the Area Dean of Sedgemoor and Rector of the Alfred Jewel Benefice. Working with the new Archdeacon of Dorchester,…
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…