Diocesan Synod: focussing on children, youth and families
First published on: 14th March 2024Saturday 9 March saw over 70 members of the Oxford Diocesan Synod join together for their first meeting of 2024.
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Saturday 9 March saw over 70 members of the Oxford Diocesan Synod join together for their first meeting of 2024.
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