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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 07824 906 839) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Celebrating the first 20 years

First published on: 4th June 2014

Celebrating the first 20 years. by the Revd Dr Amanda Bloor Jubilant smiles.


Heritage Lottery Fund support for church Doom painting conservation

First published on: 3rd June 2014

St Peter Ad Vincula has been awarded initial support including a development grant towards the conservation of its 14th-century chancel arch Doom painting.


Bells to chime after 25 years of silence

First published on: 27th May 2014

Villagers are set to celebrate the return of their historic church bells in a service of re-dedication at St Etheldreda's, Horley.


End food poverty now, Bishop John asks PM

First published on: 27th May 2014

End food poverty now, Bishop John asks PM. The Bishop of Oxford and 'End Hunger Fast' campaigner, the Revd Dr Keith Hebden, met the Prime Minister David Cameron this weekend to press for an end to food poverty.


Sowing the seeds for better mental health

First published on: 27th May 2014

Sowing the seeds for better mental health. FOR Charlie Powell horticulture provided a welcome respite from the hectic world of PR and advertising she used to work in.


Cheers to the Witney Beer Fest

First published on: 16th May 2014

Cheers to the Witney Beer Fest. CONGRATULATIONS to the Revd Graham Sykes who won the home brewing contest at the third Witney Beer Festival last month.


The future of leadership

First published on: 16th May 2014

The future of leadership. Shaping confident, collaborative leadership is the 2014 Living Faith strand.


Around the Deaneries: Oxford

First published on: 15th May 2014

Around the Deaneries: Oxford. THE Oxford Deanery is a varied one with a range of traditions from St Ebbe's and St Aldate's at the low church end, through to St Mary Magdalene at the high church end.


Coffee venue in Lower Caversham

First published on: 15th May 2014

Mayor of Reading Councillor Marian Livingston was among the first to sample the delights of Lower Caversham's new cafe - The 3Cs.


God in the Life Of a Mothers' Union President

First published on: 15th May 2014

God in the Life Of a Mothers' Union President. THE Mothers' Union is an organisation with a strong prayer and campaigning base that works around the world empowering families and communities.

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