Articles

Your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as in heaven

Every day the news reminds us of the threads of evil in the world. But the difficult things in life are not the end of the story.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name

Your life is not some kind of cosmic accident. You do have a place in this world. The first line of the Lord’s Prayer can help you find it.
A compass is held up in front of mountains

Navigating well

Bishop Steven reflects on our calling to show the world love and hope even in the midst of sorrow and sickness and looks ahead to the invitation to come and see more of faith this Lent.

A moment of opportunity and truth

A joint statement by all the world’s religions is a remarkable common statement issued at a critical time: an environmental crisis which threatens our common home.
A robot raises a hand

The Robot Will See You Now: Artificial intelligence and the Christian faith

Steven Croft reviews a series of essays on artificial intelligence and the Christian faith, as seen in Church Times.
Bishop Steven and fellow pilgrims stand in front of a lock along a Milton Keynes canal

A north Bucks pilgrimage

Bishop Steven reflects on his pilgrimage around Buckingham, Newport and Milton Keynes deaneries in September 2021.
A person sits on a bench in an empty field, looking over the mountains

Rest

Bishop Steven shares a message to all in the Diocese of Oxford on the importance of rest and restoration this summer.

COVID-19: An update from the Bishop of Oxford

An update on COVID-19 guidance for churches from July 2021, including Communion from the common cup and safe worship for all.

Bringing the nation together

The Rt Revd Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, will be cheering on the England men's football team in the Euro 2020 tournament.