Walkers come together for peace and friendship
First published on: 3rd July 2025Hundreds gathered in Oxford last week to take part in the 21st annual Oxford Interfaith Peace and Friendship Walk.
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Meet the ordinands - 2025
First published on: 26th June 2025Twenty new deacons will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on 5 July, going on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese.
Church volunteers honoured with BEM awards
First published on: 19th June 2025Two church volunteers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Pride and joy: Celebrating God’s delight in all people
First published on: 9th June 2025This June, churches across the Diocese of Oxford are marking Pride Month.
Roundtable to vision a flourishing and inclusive Oxford
First published on: 13th February 2025Oxford Citizens (of which the Diocese of Oxford is a member) brought together representatives from 40 local organisations to explore how together we could build a fairer and more just Oxford.
Award-winning restoration creates peaceful haven
First published on: 28th November 2024One of Oxford’s best-kept secrets has been recognised with an Oxford Preservation Trust Award. The Landscape and Public Realm plaque was presented to the Friends of Holywell Cemetery who have breathed new life into the peaceful spot.
Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees supported by drop-in sessions
First published on: 16th October 2024For more than two years, every Wednesday a church in Oxford has opened its doors to Ukrainian refugees. Over that time more than 400 people have received the kindness of the volunteers at the Ukrainian Friendship Centre.
David has served his community for 60 years
First published on: 29th August 2024David’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.
Ministry in rural communities
First published on: 9th April 2024The Revd Sue Hughes talks ministry in rural communities on BBC Radio Oxford.
New deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral
First published on: 3rd July 2024Celebrations took place this weekend as 15 deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral.