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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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£900,000 needed to restore Bucks church

First published on: 25th March 2019

Musket holes believed to be from a siege by Cromwell's Army are peppered a cross the door of All Saint's, Hillesden.


Which are the UK's favourite churches?

First published on: 17th July 2013

People drawn from the world of politics, entertainment, journalism and academia nominate their favourite churches.


Top award for Alana House

First published on: 22nd July 2014

A community project in Reading has scooped a top award in recognition of its work with vulnerable women.


Christmas services broadcast on ChurchLive

First published on: 14th December 2015

Two churches in the diocese are joining a national project broadcasting Christmas events using the most up-to-the-minute social media.


Paving the way for new communities

First published on: 15th June 2016

When you pick up the keys to your new home in a new estate, the sound of diggers and cement mixers can still be heard.


Climate awareness day attracts top speakers to Reading Minster

First published on: 2nd February 2017

Reading Christians are responding to international climate change talks with an awareness raising day at the Minster.


Statement re: the death of the Revd Jim Spence

First published on: 10th August 2018

The Bishop of Dorchester has paid tribute to the Revd Jim Spence, 88, whose body was found today in the Wallingford area.


Demand soars for inspiring RE lessons as children discover church isn't scary

First published on: 15th January 2019

Demand soars for inspiring RE lessons as children discover church isn't scary. Berkshire-based schools project REinspired has seen demand for its work with schools and young people soar.


"Fabulous" re-ordering turns St Luke's in to a fantastic facility

First published on: 19th March 2019

"Wow, this is fabulous," said one homeless person at a community lunch at the refurbished St Luke's Church in Maidenhead.


St James' wins national Green award

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Winning a Church Times Green Church Award was a "wow" moment for Ed Sampson, churchwarden at St James' Finchampstead.

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