The Diocese of Oxford is seeking input from all, regardless of their religious affiliation, on the qualities they envision for the upcoming bishop's appointment. This consultation comes as the current Bishop of Oxford, Dr. Steven Croft, prepares to retire after a decade in office. Croft's retirement will mark a significant transition for the diocese, which encompasses 800 churches, 280 schools, and academies. The diocese has launched an online consultation (https://oxford.anglican.org/consultation) open to residents, workers, and worshippers in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. The Archdeacon of Dorchester, David Tyler, emphasizes the diocese's desire to gather diverse perspectives on the challenges the diocese and its area face, as well as the qualities a new bishop should embody. Tyler highlights the role's focus on serving the entire community, not just the church, inviting everyone's opinion and input.
