Dorchester singer wins national chorister title
First published on: 6th December 2023A chorister whose singing talent was discovered at Dorchester Abbey has won the BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition for 2023.
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Lego replica of Banbury church built to inspire and engage
First published on: 20th November 2023St Mary’s Church in Banbury has been replicated in Lego as part of efforts to raise funds to repair their leaking roof.
A pause for peace and remembrance
First published on: 10th November 2023Remembrance Sunday this year will be all the more poignant as we reflect on the conflicts which are claiming the lives of people around the world, most recently in Gaza, Israel and Ukraine.
New women's ministry posts will champion female clergy
First published on: 10th October 2023Three new advocates for women and their ministry within the Diocese of Oxford have been appointed.
Going for green in Amersham-on-the-Hill
First published on: 6th October 2023Over the last three years, St Michael’s and All Angels have implemented ideas and projects that will support their church and community to care for creation.
From tree to altar at St Mary's, Witney
First published on: 25th September 2023An ancient felled tree has provided the inspiration and material for a new altar in the heart of St Mary's church, as it celebrated its 780th anniversary
Former bank set to open as community centre
First published on: 11th July 2023A former Natwest Bank building is having a £4m make-over to become a new community hub Chipping Norton.
St Andrew’s School Pilgrimage
First published on: 29th June 2023The Bishop of Dorchester led a pilgrimage for St Andrew's School children in Chinnor.
Youth work and Chaplaincy thriving in Witney
First published on: 27th June 2023A thriving Christian Union group at the Henry Box School is one of the successes of the Witney Youth Work and Chaplaincy project.
Breakthrough church guide for people living with sight loss
First published on: 15th June 2023St Mary's Church, Chalgrove launch a brand-new touch tour guide for people living with sight loss to experience the church's medieval wall paintings.