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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 07880 716761) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Meet the ordinands

First published on: 26th June 2025

Twenty new deacons will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on 5 July, going on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese.


Reflective service launched for regatta visitors

First published on: 26th June 2025

Alongside the rowing and celebrating at next week’s Henley Royal Regatta will be the opportunity to join a new contemplative service.


Church charity serves up new premises to feed the hungry

First published on: 26th June 2025

New premises for St Mark’s Meals in Milton Keynes means all elements of the charity can come under one roof.


Vicar shortlisted for national diversity award

First published on: 25th June 2025

The Revd Mark Nam, Vicar at St John the Evangelist in Woodley, Reading, has been shortlisted in the National Diversity Awards.


Mixing music and ministry for festival-goers

First published on: 25th June 2025

Music and ministry will combine for ordinand Lewis Simonds this week as he forms part of the Church of Glastonbury.


Pints in the pews at pop-up pub

First published on: 24th June 2025

Pints will be served in the pews at St Luke’s church in Leckhampstead in July as the pop-up pub returns to the village.


Flowers on song to raise funds for community

First published on: 19th June 2025

A weekend of floral and musical displays hit the right note in Duns Tew raising £2,400 for local good causes.


Church volunteers honoured with BEM awards

First published on: 19th June 2025

Two church volunteers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.


Honouring the lives, labour, faith, and legacy of the Windrush Generation

First published on: 19th June 2025

Members of the Windrush generation will gather at St Mary and St John’s Church on Cowley Road in Oxford for a service of thanksgiving on Windrush Sunday.


Colourful Pentecost celebration creates 'awe and wonder'

First published on: 12th June 2025

An art installation for Pentecost has taken centre stage at St John the Evangelist church in Newbury.

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