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Licensing Lay Ministers

First published on: 14th November 2013

Over 500 people flocked to Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, to watch the licensing of 12 new Lay Ministers to serve in the diocese.

Restoring joy

First published on: 14th November 2013

Restoring joy. AFTER school on Wednesday, 18 December in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire the charity Restore Hope will host a Christmas celebration for struggling families in the Chilterns.

Stepping back to World War Two

First published on: 14th November 2013

Stepping back to World War Two. CHILDREN at Burchett's Green CE Infant School, near Maidenhead in Berkshire tasted what life would have been like in the 1930s and 40s at a rural village school.

Prayers for the Philippines

First published on: 12th November 2013

Prayers for the Philippines. Bishop John has called on people to remember the long-term suffering of the people in the Philippines in the aftermath of Hurricane Haiyan.

Delight at appointment of new Oxford Academy head teacher

First published on: 7th November 2013

Delight at appointment of new Oxford Academy head teacher. A NEW head teacher has been appointed at the Oxford Academy - the most improved school in Oxford following this year's GCSE results.

Dementia friendly churches

First published on: 5th November 2013

Dementia friendly churches. Dementia seems to be in the news at the moment.

Fellowship of St Birinus

First published on: 5th November 2013

Fellowship of St Birinus. List of Fellowship of St Birinus Members The Fellowship of St Birinus ;St Birinus was the first Bishop of Dorchester from the year 634 to 649 A.

Hope in a barren land

First published on: 5th November 2013

Hope in a barren land. AS a Youth and Student Intern for Christian Aid I was lucky enough to witness the work of Dabane Trust first-hand, writes Chris Bright.

Royal Maundy comes to Cathedral

First published on: 5th November 2013

Royal Maundy comes to Cathedral. The Queen hands Maundy money to the elderly at York Minster in 2012.

Adventurous project for youth. THE challenge is on to raise £450,000 in the next year for an adventure base where thousands of youngsters can enjoy action packed activities in a Christian environment.