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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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Rev Canon Dr Michael Green

First published on: 10th December 2019

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Renewing Newman's vision for the 21st century

First published on: 10th December 2019

Renewing Newman's vision for the 21st century. A church at the heart of its community in Oxford is almost halfway to raising £737,000 to improve its facilities and provide even more support for people in one of the city's most deprived areas.


A particle physicist's journey with Jesus @1CorTen31

First published on: 10th December 2019

Church on Sunday can feel worlds away from our day-to-day lives. We asked Christians to tell us how their lives connect with their faith...


Church brings transformation says retiring Diocesan Secretary

First published on: 9th December 2019

Church brings transformation says retiring Diocesan Secretary. "The Church brings transformation and abundant life into challenging situations in our changing society.


Calmer classrooms with the Contemplative Toolkit

First published on: 7th December 2019

Goring CE Primary School takes part in the Contemplative Toolkit pilot.


Hark the Barton angels

First published on: 4th December 2019

Hark the Barton angels. On Thursday morning residents of Barton and Sandhills will woke up to find over 500 knitted and wooden angels visited the neighbourhood.


Estelle Morris and Bishop Alan in conversation in Newbury

First published on: 14th November 2019

The former education Secretary Baroness Estelle Morris encouraged Church school governors at a special Diocesan event.


Help mothers to escape poverty with Christian Aid's Christmas appeal

First published on: 13th November 2019

Help mothers to escape poverty with Christian Aid's Christmas appeal. Christian Aid is urging the churchgoers in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to give generously to its Christmas Appeal , so women - particularly mothers - around the world can live full lives free from poverty, oppression and discrimination.


Meet our new Licensed Lay Ministers

First published on: 11th November 2019

The Diocese of Oxford welcomed 13 new Licensed Lay Ministers in a special service at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday.


Bishop of Dorchester to retire in 2020

First published on: 5th November 2019

The Bishop of Dorchester, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, has announced he will retire next year.

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