Stars bear witness to your grace

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

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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…
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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…
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‘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…

Bishop Steven calls on government to create ‘communities of kindness’

Bishop Steven joined the debate on social care in the House of Lords this week. He called on the Government to 'reimagine care', describing it as an urgent need. The full text of his speech was as follows: My Lords I welcome this debate.…

House of Lords debate on Gaza and conflict in the Middle East

Bishop Steven told the House about an interfaith peace vigil which was held in Oxford recently, bringing together diverse communities from across the city in a call for peace, remembrance and unity. Here is the text of his speech: My Lords,…
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Come away and rest

Bishop Steven encourages clergy to 'come away and rest' during the summer months, making space for time off and honouring the Sabbath.