Talks and Addresses

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 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.
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…
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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.
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How to pray for the General Election

With the UK General Election on the horizon, Bishop Steven urged Diocesan Synod to pray for the nation.

Presidential address March 2024: Amplifying children and young people’s voices

At Diocesan Synod in March Bishop Steven encouraged a greater focus on children's and youth ministry across the diocese.

A New Year’s Day message

Bishop Steven shares his reflections on 2023 and looks ahead to the year to come.

A Christmas Day message

Bishop Steven shares his message of joy at given at a service at Christ Church Cathedral on Christmas Day.

A Christmas Reflection on the Lord’s Prayer

This Christmas season as many people may be feeling alone, feeling the pressure of the busyness of preparations, missing loved ones or struggling to get into the spirit of Christmas as they face conflict at home and around the world. The Bishop of Oxford reflects on the Lord’s Prayer, looking at Christmas through the lens of the familiar words we have been taught by Jesus himself.