An open letter to Nigel Farage - Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven writes an open letter in response to Nigel Farage MP's immigration policy which was launched in Oxford this week.| Bishop Steven's Blog
A collection of sermons, articles, speeches and podcasts by the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven writes an open letter in response to Nigel Farage MP's immigration policy which was launched in Oxford this week.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven's charge to the newly ordained deacons and priests of Petertide 2025. The post The Bishop’s Charge to new deacons and priests appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven's sermon for the 2025 ordinations of deacons, reflecting on the need for bigger hearts to love God’s world and God’s people.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven reflects on the concerns of young people on artificial intelligence, and the Church's responsibility to be vigilant and human.| Bishop Steven's Blog
The Household of Cornelius and the Conversion of Peter In Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of the Italian cohort as it was called. So begins the third in this sequence of stories of conversion. Again the Holy Spirit is at work beyond and outside the Christian community. Again the Holy Spirit […] The post The Household of Cornelius and the Conversion of Peter appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Saul on the Damascus Road and Ananias the Presybter We come this morning to the greatest of all of Luke’s stories of conversion in Acts, the story each of us will know well, the story Luke tells three times to underline its remarkable nature, the story which has its own feast day in the Anglican […]| Bishop Steven's Blog
The post The Ethiopian Eunuch and Philip the Deacon appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven speaks during the recent House of Lords debate on the Future of News.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Alleluia, Christ is risen. Bishop Steven's Easter Day sermon, delivered at Christ Church Cathedral on Easter Sunday, offers a powerful reflection on resurrection, hope and new life.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven reflects on the quiet revival taking place in our churches among Gen Z and young people for Palm Sunday.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven's presidential address to Synod on 8 March 2025 celebrates the 'cracks in our pots' and the treasure in clay jars.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven extends a warm invitation for you to Come and See what baptism is all about this Lent. The post A big, warm invitation… Come and See! appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven took part in a House of Lords debate on artificial intelligence on Monday, 10 February.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven's sermon for Christmas morning 2024 - rekindle the gifts of faith, hope and love this Christmas.| Bishop Steven's Blog
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 own country. Read the reflection, written for the Oxford Mail. On 6 October […] The post A Christmas message on community cohesion appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
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 this evidence to address the spiritual dimensions of the question. I take as a […]| Bishop Steven's Blog
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 schools. We share in the education of over 60,000 children through […] The post The mental health and attention span of our children is at stake appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven shares a specially written hymn inspired by the National Cathedral at Washington this Christmas.| Bishop Steven's Blog
The post ‘The time is fulfilled’ – Presidential Address appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
An account of the first ever global gathering of Provincial Lead Bishops for the Anglican Communion Science Commission| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven asked the government for response and action regarding plans for parity with Electric Vehicle policies.| Bishop Steven's Blog
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. I particularly appreciated Baroness Tyler’s appeal for a reframing of a […] The post Bishop Steven calls on government to create ‘communities of kindness’ appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
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, I want to thank the Minister for her very, very compassionate and clear speech, […] The post House of Lords debate on Gaza and conflict in the Middle East appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven encourages clergy to 'come away and rest' during the summer months, making space for time off and honouring the Sabbath.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Following the state opening of Parliament on Wednesday, 17 July, the House of Lords debate the King's speech. Bishop Steven raises three themes, work and technology, the opportunity and risks of data and the wellbeing of children and the vulnerable using technology.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven is one of a group of eight members of the House of Lords who have criticised Ofcom’s approach to the Children’s Code which is currently being consulted on. The letter in full: We are writing to you as parliamentarians from across the political spectrum, united in our concerns about the draft Children’s Code […] The post Bishop Steven calls on Ofcom to strengthen Children’s Code appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
With the UK General Election on the horizon, Bishop Steven urged Diocesan Synod to pray for the nation. The post How to pray for the General Election appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
The Anxious Generation Dozens of books are published every year now on the risks of technology and AI. I can only read a fraction and I have to confess I start more than I finish. But every so often I am gripped by a book I can’t put down and then want everyone to read. […] The post The Anxious Generation: a call for radical reform appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven speaks during the House of Lords debate on support for persecuted Christians around the world. My Lords, may I too add my congratulations and appreciation to Baroness Foster for securing this important debate and for her comprehensive and moving survey and speech. It is also a pleasure to follow the noble Lord Lord […] The post Debate on support for persecuted Christians around the world appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Bishop Steven's response to the Alliance letter to the Archbishops, dated 26 June regarding Prayers of Love and Faith.| Bishop Steven's Blog
