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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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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.


Pride and joy: Celebrating God’s delight in all people

First published on: 9th June 2025

This June, churches across the Diocese of Oxford are marking Pride Month.


100 Days of Being Bishop

First published on: 6th June 2025

Saturday 7 June marks 100 days in post for the new Bishops of Buckingham and Reading - what's their journey been like so far?


Philippa to become Bishop's Chaplain

First published on: 5th June 2025

The Revd Philippa White has been appointed as the next Bishop's Chaplain for Bishop Steven.


Cheers! Church revives ancient parish brewing tradition

First published on: 4th June 2025

For the first time since their records began, St Peter and St Paul’s church in Wantage has produced their own beer – DiscipAle.


Jesus' Ascension is God's promise of heaven for us all

First published on: 29th May 2025

What a difference 40 days makes! On Easter morning, Mark recorded that the women fled from the empty tomb, telling nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

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