On 18 October 2025, representatives from over 30 churches gathered to begin collaborating on practical initiatives to serve our city. It has become abundantly clear that now is the time for the churches of Oxford to come together in unity and purpose. The day began with speakers reflecting on the economic, social, and political juncture…
Renew Oxford 2025
We had a fantastic time together on Saturday 21 June, hearing inspiring stories of how God is working across the nation, and learning more about the needs in our own city, and how we can respond. You can catch up on the talks below, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for content from previous events.
Renew Oxford 2023
At Renew Oxford in June 2022, people from nearly 20 local churches gathered to seek a better future for the city, and asked, “How can we play our best part in that future?” From that day, three main themes emerged as focuses for action. One of these was the development of a common vision that…
Renew Oxford: Hope for Healthcare 2022
Imagine what God could do with a movement of Christian health and social care workers living and speaking for Him. On Saturday 26 November 2022, we partnered with Christian Medical Fellowship, to gather those involved in health and social care. Following the Renew Oxford conference in June, this event focused on rebuilding hope and renewing…
Renew Oxford 2022
On Saturday 18th June, over 100 Christians from 20 churches in Oxford gathered for our first Renew Oxford event. Through a range of talks, interviews and breakout groups – all accompanied with prayer – we explored three key questions: In the coming weeks and months we will begin forming some plans, and will have information…
For Good
Last year, I heard Professor Grace Davie saying that the biggest story in Western European religion since the turn of the millennium has been the huge mushrooming of church-based social action. (I wonder whether an even bigger story might be the great number of churches being planted in Europe by African and Asian Christians, but Prof. Davie…
Light in the Darkness
In November 2021, Steve Jones, Senior Pastor of Oxford Community Church, spoke about having a vision for the city, and living as those who reflect the glory of God and shine the light of the gospel. This talk expresses the heart behind the Renew Oxford initiative, and the role we have to play in helping…
Renew Oxford 