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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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How do you explain the big questions of life and death to children?
Walk to church day - maybe stay. We received this letter from Mrs C Marsh:"I have been a Christian for 12 years.
Pilgrims prepare to flock to Oxford's Christ Church Cathedral. More than 400 people are expected to make their way to Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday for the inaugural St Frideswide Pilgrimage.
Where being on high alert is the norm. In 2016 we brought you the story of the Revd Mark Balfour, the former Vicar of St Peter's and St Mark's in Maidenhead, and his wife Rosalie who were planning to head to Guatemala to support difficult urban ministries.
The Pepper Pot Tower restored. The unusual Pepper Pot Tower at St Mary's Burghfield has been restored to its full glory.
Help spot homeless people at risk of slavery. Staff and volunteers at night shelters are being urged to be on the lookout for signs of exploitation among guests in a campaign launched by the Church of England's anti-slavery initiative.
New tool-kit to help the Church become more Christ-like. The Diocese of Oxford has developed a brand-new tool kit to support churches to become more Christ-like.
New Generous Giving Adviser. OUR new Generous Giving Adviser, Joshua Townson is excited about joining the Diocese of Oxford's staff team in December.
Avoiding the spookiness. With Halloween fast approaching the hunt for Christian alternatives begins! So how are churches helping people who want to have fun while avoiding the season of spookiness? Charlotte Tyler compiled this list of church events across our Diocese.
Firefighters use St Mary's for rescue drills. FIREFIGHTERS are honing their rescue skills by practising drills rescuing a 'casualty' from the ancient tower at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury.