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…
The Anglican bishops met at Lambeth Palace yesterday to focus on the environment and climate change – the sharpest and deepest problems facing God’s world in our generation. For Bishop Steven, it was his favourite day of the Lambeth Conference so far
Over 200 Ukrainians matched Back in March, the diocese pledged to resettle 50 refugees, and within just one week almost 400 people had been in touch to offer their support. Now, over 200 adults and children have been matched and are settling in or well on their way to around 80 homes across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. The next…
Please do pray for the bishops of the Anglican Communion as we gather in Canterbury. Bishops Gavin, Olivia, Alan and myself all aim to be present with our spouses for the whole of the conference. We will also be with Bishop Brian from Kimberley and Kuruman and Bishop Pushpa from Nandyal and around 700 other…
Bishop Gavin wrote to clergy, wardens and Deanery lay chairs in the Dorchester Area last week about Archdeacon Judy’s farewell service, due to take place on 18 September. He also announced that Associate Archdeacon David Tyler will serve as Interim Archdeacon of Dorchester from 1 October, while the Revd Canon Toby Wright and the Revd Helen Kendrick…
Today Andrea Colbrook was instituted, inducted and installed by the Bishop of Dorchester as the 40th Rector of this Parish. It marks the beginning of Andrea’s ministry and a new stage in the life of this parish. Andrea, we welcome you! May the Lord richly bless you and make you a blessing among us.