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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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What kind of God do we believe in?

First published on: 24th December 2025

Bishop Steven shares a Christmas Eve reflection, inspired by the beautiful new window in Christ Church Cathedral.


Bishop Steven's Christmas message

First published on: 24th December 2025

Bishop Steven reflects on his last Christmas as the Bishop of Oxford, sharing God's love with us and BBC Radio Oxford’s Phil Mercer.


'Do not be afraid' this Christmas - Bishop Mary

First published on: 24th December 2025

Bishop Mary shares her Christmas message with us and BBC Radio Berkshire. She reflects on the message the angels shared with the world 'do not be afraid' - wherever you are this Christmas and however you are feeling, 'do not be afraid'.


Ainsley's Altar Ego keeps him 'buzzy'

First published on: 18th December 2025

There’s a real buzz around St Michael’s in Bray, some new members of the team have been making a sweet deal for the church.


Grant funding adds to roof repair total

First published on: 18th December 2025

A Kingham church has received a boost to its funding for roof repairs, thanks to the National Churches Trust.


Bridging divides - how to have difficult conversations

First published on: 18th December 2025

Social Justice adviser Hannah Ling has collated some resources to help parishes have some of the tricky conversations around Christian nationalism and supporting minority groups.


"Rather than faith, it's about glory" - What football and faith have in common

First published on: 16th December 2025

The Revd Rob Glenny chats about the commonalities between the beautiful game and churchgoing - from communal singing and being part of something bigger to intergenerational attendees.


Getting Messy to reach out to families

First published on: 16th December 2025

The Revd Clare Hayns, vicar of St Mary’s Church (Iffley, Rose Hill and Donnington), reflects on the first year of Messy Church and how the community taking part has grown with it.


'We stand in sadness and solidarity'

First published on: 14th December 2025

Once again as faith and civic leaders we stand in sadness and solidarity with those in Australia facing up to the horrific terrorist attack on the Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.


Promises for the future - Bishop Dave's Advent message

First published on: 13th December 2025

Bishop Dave shares a personal reflection for Advent, looking to the birth of Jesus as a promise to us all that there's a future with no more suffering.

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