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The latest news and features from the Diocese of Oxford. To contact the press office, please call 01865 208 277 (out of hours 07824 906 839) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Support British Dairy Farmers

First published on: 19th January 2015

Support British Dairy Farmers. Arthur Rank Centre calls on churches to support British dairy farmers Following the recent announcement from First Milk to delay payments to farmers , the Arthur Rank Centre is calling on churches to pray for and support dairy farmers.


Blessed are the Peacemakers'

First published on: 16th January 2015

Blessed are the Peacemakers'. RELIGIOUS leaders of all faiths are urging communities in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to unite for peace in the wake of the recent terror attacks in Paris.


Pray for those affected by fires

First published on: 16th January 2015

Pray for those affected by fires. The Acting Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher has praying for those affected by the fires that destroyed a thatched cottage, a funeral parlour and the South Oxfordshire District Council headquarters this morning.


Fairtrade Fortnight is on the way

First published on: 14th January 2015

From 23 February to 8 March 2015, everyone is invited to join together in celebrating the benefits of Fairtrade.


God in the life of Stephen Lawhead

First published on: 14th January 2015

Author Stephen Lawhead blends history, science fiction and fantasy into his popular novels.


Prayers in response to Paris terror attack

First published on: 7th January 2015

Prayers in response to Paris terror attack. The Church of England has issued the following prayers in response to the Paris terror attack.


Immigration Act 2014 Implementation Date

First published on: 5th January 2015

We now know that section 57 of the Immigration Act 2014 will be brought into effect on 2 March 2015.


Another angle on climate change

First published on: 19th December 2014

Another angle on climate change. By now we are well familiar with measures to cut harmful emissions and to invest in renewables as the chief means of combating potentially catastrophic climate change.


Flocking to a Christmas Tree Festival

First published on: 19th December 2014

Flocking to a Christmas Tree Festival. Nearly 3,000 visitors enjoyed this year's Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church in Twyford.


Fuelling justice

First published on: 19th December 2014

Fuelling justice. by Alison Webster The first frosts have bitten - with beautiful sunrises to match.

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