Recent News and Information
The Oxford Spiritual Exercises Network are offering opportunity to pray the full Ignatian Spiritual Exercises within an ecumenical group, as an extended retreat in daily life, over nine months from September 2026 to May 2027. For further details please see our What's On page.
Jazz Spiritualities: 'The Natural Noise of Good'
'Jazz Spiritualities: The Natural Noise of Good' is a series of lectures and conversations presented by The Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture at Regent's Park College, University of Oxford exploring the ways in which jazz as a musical form has both inspired, and been inspired by, religious practice.
The related concert, 'Naissance', hosted for us by 'Jazz at St Giles', on 20 June 2026 features Jon Lloyd (saxophone) who specialises in European contemporary jazz, using classical and non-western music influences. He is accompanied by John Law (piano) who has been involved in, and acclaimed for, a wide variety of contemporary jazz and classical projects. Both artists are internationally respected composers and performers with extensive recording histories and collaborations across the jazz and contemporary classical worlds. Their work together reflects a shared commitment to music as a vehicle for meaning, healing, and transformation.
For further information follow the links above or see our "What's On" Page
The Gather Summit brings together church and Christian charity leaders from across the UK who are seeking to work together more effectively in their city. It is taking place in Oxford for the first time this year, 9.30am Monday 8th - 4.30pm Tuesday 9th June.
The theme will be ‘Oneness in Christ,’ with:
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Local speakers including Martin Reeves (Chief Exec, Oxfordshire County Council), Jonathan Chaffey (Archdeacon of Oxford)
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Inspiring stories from church leaders from York, Lincoln, Teesside and Manchester
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National Christian leaders including Paul Williams (CEO, Bible Society) and Chine McDonald (Director, Theos)
There is a 40% discount on tickets prices for Oxford church and charity leaders, using the code OXFORD40, if you book by Saturday 23rd May. More event details can be found in this flyer, and please book tickets via this link.