Major Parish Churches - place, people, building

You are invited to Major Parish Churches - place, people, building - a one day consultation specifically held for Major Parish Churches. This is a joint event between the at the , , and .

The consultation day will be held at St John the Evangelist, Iffley Road, Oxford on Thursday 11 June 2026.

The day will give those attending from Major Parish Churches the opportunity to hear from those whose work contributes to the sector - but will also allow your voice to be heard by those helping to define and resource Major Parish Churches in the future. We welcome all clergy and lay members involved in the day-to-day running to attend.

The day will include sessions led by noted practitioners working across this new sector, including representatives from , , , , and others with experiences of working with Major Parish Churches.

Please see below for full programme.

This event is free to enable as many churches as possible to attend.

Info: Diana Evans, Head of Places of Worship Strategy at Historic England will share with us information relating to Places of Worship strategy and Places of Worship Renewal Fund. There will be a short time for questions.

Info: Sir Robert Buckland, Third Church Estates Commissioner, will share with us his passion for churches and his encouragement from his visits since taking up the role of Third Commissioner.

Info: The Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture, University of York will share initial findings from their two year work into Major Parish Churches

Info: Becky Payne, from the Historic Religious Buildings Alliance, will present on the present wider funding situation within the sector.

Info: Thomas Ashley, Head of Cathedrals and Major Church Buildings, will discuss present strategy and support available from Church House.

Info: The day will conclude with a Q&A with panellists.

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