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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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Bishop Olivia reflects on this year's pilgrimage to Taizé

First published on: 4th September 2024

This summer Bishop Olivia travelled to Taizé in France with young adults from across our Diocese and joined thousands of others from around the world in community, worship and prayer. Kathryn Aboud, Discipleship Enabler asks Bishop Olivia about what's excited her, what God has been saying to her and what she would say to people who are thinking of coming next year.


Taize pilgrimage: On the way home

First published on: 3rd September 2024

After their time in Taize, young adults Emma and Libby share their thoughts on a unique experience.


David has served his community for 60 years

First published on: 29th August 2024

David’s calling to serve the church has been lifelong. Now, aged 92, he is celebrating 60 years as a Licensed Lay Minister, taking services and preaching in churches in the Diocese of Oxford.


Turning a cashless society into a cash boost for church

First published on: 28th August 2024

While many rural churches are struggling to stay connected in a digital world, the Diocese of Oxford is running a scheme to help them offer cashless donations.


Responding to riots with love

First published on: 28th August 2024

Flowers, home-baked cakes and cards of support were delivered by hand to those affected by the recent far-right riots and violence across England.


Bishop Tim announced as Bishop of Wolverhampton

First published on: 27th August 2024

The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Dr Timothy Wambunya, Vicar of St Paul’s, Slough, in the Diocese of Oxford, for nomination to the Suffragan See of Wolverhampton in the Diocese of Lichfield, in succession to Bishop Clive Gregory, following his retirement.


Taize pilgrimage: Looking ahead

First published on: 20th August 2024

Young adults Libby and Emma share their hopes and expectations as they head off to Taize.


Statement from faith leaders in Berkshire

First published on: 9th August 2024

Response to rioting and civil unrest in the wake of Southport murders from faith leaders in Berkshire


The Revd Canon David Meakin RIP

First published on: 8th August 2024

Death of David Meakin


Statement by Bishop Steven Croft and Imam Monawar Hussain

First published on: 7th August 2024

Statement by Bishop Steven Croft and Imam Monawar Hussain, on behalf of the Thames Valley Civic, Community and Faith Leaders’ Group. 

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