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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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Hundreds flock to Bishop Andrew's farewell service

First published on: 2nd May 2019

Hundreds flock to Bishop Andrew's farewell service. Hundreds of people flocked to Reading Minster on Wednesday (May 1) for a joyful service to mark the retirement of the Rt Revd Andrew Proud, the Bishop of Reading.


The roles of honey bees

First published on: 3rd May 2019

The roles of honey bees. As Creationtide draws to a close, the Revd Caroline Windley reflects on the link between the different roles of honey bees in their hive and the different gifts and roles that Christians have within the Church.


MANNA for Cyclone hit Mozambique

First published on: 8th May 2019

MANNA for Cyclone hit Mozambique. Two cyclones in Mozambique have shattered and devastated much of the country killing hundreds and displacing tens of thousands.


Christians and Muslims stand in solidarity at Brookes University

First published on: 9th May 2019

Christians and Muslims stand in solidarity at Brookes University. CHRISTIANS and Muslims at Oxford Brookes University have been standing in solidarity with one another following recent global disasters and atrocities.


Living Differently to Make a Difference

First published on: 13th May 2019

Living Differently to Make a Difference. Kate Seagrave reviews Living Differently to Make a Difference by Will Donaldson.


Yellow Braces 2017 proves an absolute "knockout" of fun, faith and community

First published on: 15th May 2019

Yellow Braces 2017 proves an absolute "knockout" of fun, faith and community. THE Diocesan Youth Camp Yellow Braces was a glorious weekend of faith, fun and community at the Hill End Outdoor Centre near Oxford.


Whatever You Do - Sam Partington

First published on: 15th May 2019

Whatever You Do - Sam Partington. Church on Sunday can feel worlds away from our day-to-day lives.


Turn peas into profit this Harvest

First published on: 15th May 2019

AS HARVEST approaches, Christian Aid is urging Christians to help farmers like Frank (pictured right) from Malawi.


Trainee LLM joins in bringing the Bible alive for children

First published on: 15th May 2019

Trainee LLM joins in bringing the Bible alive for children. OXFORDSHIRE-based trainee Licensed Lay Minister, Rosemary Sandbach, (pictured right) renewed her love of children's work with a placement at REinspired.


Supporting Medic Assist International

First published on: 15th May 2019

Supporting Medic Assist International. by Claire Barratt Two members of Church House Oxford staff, Caroline Todd and Claire Barratt, recently visited the Embo Community in KwaZuluNatal, South Africa as part of a volunteer team with the charity Medic Assist International.

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