Standing at a Crossroads – Safeguarding the Environment
As the Environment Bill is read in the House of Lords, Bishop Steven urges the government to set an example on climate change policy.
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Rooted in God the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
/in ArticlesThe future of humankind is not unlimited enhancement, mechanisation and automation says Bishop Steven in his presidential address to Diocesan Synod. Artificial Intelligence has great potential but also carries significant jeopardy. Christians need to engage in an informed way as this technology develops for the sake of present and future generations, remembering that we have a distinctive understanding of human dignity and person hood and what it means to be human.
Think about all these things
/in SermonsA kingdom of healing and renewal in the natural world. A kingdom of justice as inequalities grow wider. A kingdom of peace in a world at war. A kingdom of welcome and a friend in need to the many who are in distress. Surely Charles is king for such a time as this.
The fifth horseman
/in Talks and addressesThe Bishop of Oxford speaks on the need for the Church not just to conserve but to restore the natural world intentionally in the years ahead.
Seven disciplines; eight qualities
/in Talks and addressesAs energy returns to our churches and the process of spiritual renewal continues, we must rebalance our common life towards seven disciplines of evangelism. But it is even more vital that we remain centred ourselves on the eight beautiful qualities; the Beatitudes, the best description there has ever been of what it means to be human and the most profound portrait of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Supporting behaviour change
/in House of LordsThe Lord Bishop of Oxford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to support behaviour change as part of the pathway to net zero emissions. Read his full speech given in the House of Lords on 20 November 2022. My Lords I appreciated the time given to this debate. We face many […]
May Elizabeth our Queen rest in peace and rise in glory
/in SermonsA Sermon for the Service of Memorial and Thanksgiving for the late Queen Elizabeth.
Science and Faith and the Lambeth Conference
/in Talks and addressesBishop Steven shares an overview of the key thread of Science and Faith at the Lambeth Conference held in Canterbury from 26th July to 7th August.
The earth is the Lord’s
/in Talks and addressesBishop Steven’s address to Diocesan Synod in June 2022, calling on every household to respond to the climate crisis.
Levelling up
/in House of LordsA debate on 11 May 2022 on the Queen’s Speech following the State Opening of Parliament considering the upcoming Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.