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End Hunger Now' Bishop tells PM

Last Updated: 9th April 2018  |  First published on: 9th April 2018

End Hunger Now' Bishop tells PM. The Bishop of Oxford and the Revd Dr Keith Hebden presented a letter against hunger in the UK to the Prime Minister's constituency office in Witney on Wednesday 16 April.


Headteacher set to become Berkshire's new parish development advisor

Last Updated: 25th January 2022  |  First published on: 9th April 2018

A headteacher is leaving his career in education to join the mission team at the Diocese of Oxford.


Imam presents 'open letter' at synod

Last Updated: 9th April 2018  |  First published on: 9th April 2018

Imam presents 'open letter' at synod. One of Oxford's Muslim leaders visited the Diocesan Synod on 15 November 2014 to assure the Church that mainstream Muslims were making every effort to counter the beliefs and practices of Islamic State.


Thames Valley Police welcomes Helen as its new Lead Chaplain

Last Updated: 6th April 2018  |  First published on: 6th April 2018

Thames Valley Police welcomes Helen as its new Lead Chaplain. THAMES Valley Police and the Diocese of Oxford are delighted to confirm that the Revd Helen Arnold is to take up the role of Lead Chaplain.


Young people left "buzzing"

Last Updated: 14th March 2018  |  First published on: 14th March 2018

Young people left "buzzing". THERE was a huge energy from the moment that the young people and their leaders arrived, writes IAN MACDONALD, describing a recent day of listening and reflection involving Bishop Steven and teenagers from across the Diocese of Oxford as part of our common vision process.


God in the Life Of Jan Fishwick

Last Updated: 25th January 2022  |  First published on: 7th March 2018

Jan Fishwick knows only too well that for many children and adults, Christmas is not a warm family celebration.


Your chance to create an icon

Last Updated: 7th March 2018  |  First published on: 7th March 2018

Your chance to create an icon. IN January 2017, the Cathedral Education Department held an event, dedicated to icons, for adults.


25 new Deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral

Last Updated: 25th January 2022  |  First published on: 28th February 2018

Bishop Andrew and Archdeacon Olivia were with the Deacons ordained to serve in Berkshire in July 2015.


Grants of £2,000 for church projects

Last Updated: 21st January 2022  |  First published on: 28th February 2018

Andrew's Charitable Trust (ACT) has 20 Christian Innovation Grants of £2,000 on offer for new community projects led by local churches and Christians.


On the money - rural ministry

Last Updated: 28th February 2018  |  First published on: 28th February 2018

50% of our churches are in rural areas and face unique challenges...

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