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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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Växjö visitors learn more about our diocese

First published on: 30th September 2024

A group from our link diocese in Växjö, Sweden, visited us in May to find out about the Church of England and Oxford Diocese in particular. The visitors are all beginning careers in the Church of Sweden. 


Blessings close works at historic burial site

First published on: 19th September 2024

A multi-faith visit and blessing on a former monastry in Cookham brought to a close a busy summer for archeaologists at the site. 


Sharp shooting with a super soaker

First published on: 19th September 2024

Bishop Gavin uses a super soaker to bless Holy Trinity church in Woodgreen


INEQE Safeguarding Group independent audit published

First published on: 17th September 2024

In June 2024 the Diocese of Oxford underwent an independent audit of our safeguarding work, undertaken by the INEQE Safeguarding Group. The audit is part of a national programme, commissioned by the Archbishop’s Council, to conduct an intensive and comprehensive review of safeguarding at each diocese and cathedral in the Church of England.


Musician minister’s melody making 

First published on: 12th September 2024

The Revd Debbie Lord was inspited by her travels during her three-month sabbatical to write creation worship songs.


Local creation care champions named Church Times Green Awards finalists

First published on: 11th September 2024

Three entries submitted into the national Church Times Green Awards from the diocese have been shortlisted as finalists for their work to care for creation.


Kimberley and Kuruman Link Youth Exchange

First published on: 10th September 2024

Four young people from our diocese have travelled to our link diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa to form the second part of our Youth Exchange Programme.


Church is bats about wildlife and history

First published on: 5th September 2024

A bat walk is the latest in a series of events marking the 150th anniversary of a major reordering of St Laurence’s Church in Caversfield.


New directors apppointed to diocese team

First published on: 5th September 2024

A Director of Finance and a Director of Communications have been appointed at the Diocese of Oxford.


Children's theatre project inspires more events at abbey

First published on: 5th September 2024

A performance of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at Dorchester Abbey could lead to more arts workshops for children at the church. 

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