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.

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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…
Hands hold a small candle

‘The time is fulfilled’ – Presidential Address

Bishop Steven's Diocesan Synod address reflects on how we strengthen our commitments to keep safeguarding at the heart of Church culture.

Three days in Virginia… shooting for the moon

An account of the first ever global gathering of Provincial Lead Bishops for the Anglican Communion Science Commission. I made a pilgrimage to the National Cathedral in Washington on All Saints Day. This was my first visit. If you stand in…
Bishop Steven speaks in the House of Lords

Recharging the transport sector

Bishop Steven addressed the House of Lords on 16 October as part of a debate on the Environment and Climate Change Committee report EV strategy: rapid recharge needed. My Lords I warmly welcome this debate, as a member of the Environment…