Bishop Steven standing beside a fire at Christ Church Cathedral on Easter Eve.

Alleluia, Christ is Risen. Today the Church celebrates new life: the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. This is an event of global, of cosmic significance. Because Christ has been raised, those who belong to Christ will share his resurrection. Because Christ has been raised, life triumphs over death. Because Christ has […]

Shadow of palm leaves

Signs of hope on Palm Sunday

Bishop Steven reflects on the quiet revival taking place in our churches among Gen Z and young people for Palm Sunday.
A klintsugi pot

Treasure in clay jars – Synod address

Bishop Steven's presidential address to Synod on 8 March 2025 celebrates the 'cracks in our pots' and the treasure in clay jars.

A big, warm invitation… Come and See!

Bishop Steven extends a warm invitation for you to Come and See what baptism is all about this Lent.

Bishop Steven questions how the government will generate trust in AI

Bishop Steven took part in a House of Lords debate on artificial intelligence on Monday, 10 February. His question to the Government was: According to the the Government's own recent survey,  43% of the public trust that the impact of AI…
Bishop Steven leads Communion at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

Breaking the fourth wall – A Christmas sermon

Bishop Steven's sermon for Christmas morning 2024 - rekindle the gifts of faith, hope and love this Christmas.

Stars bear witness to your grace

Bishop Steven Croft shares a specially written hymn inspired by the National Cathedral at Washington this Christmas.
Bishop Steven speaks in a church

A Christmas message on community cohesion

Reflecting on the Christmas story this year, Bishop Steven is reminded how diversity is a feature of the witness accounts. Jesus was born to Mary, a Jewish girl, in Bethlehem, a city under Roman occupation. He was excluded, a refugee in his…
Bishop Steven preaches at a church service

AI and our spiritual and cultural lives

Bishop Steven was one of five speakers at the AI All-Party Parliamentary Group which discussed AI and our spiritual and cultural lives, on 2 December. It’s an honour to give evidence in this forum and on this question. I’m seeking in…

The mental health and attention span of our children is at stake

My Lords it is an honour to take part in this debate. I congratulate Baroness Kidron on her excellent introduction and with others look forward very much to the maiden speech of Baroness Cass. The Diocese of Oxford where I serve has 285 Church…