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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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30 not 'out' as new church ages well

First published on: 3rd April 2019

30 not 'out' as new church ages well. A CHURCH in Reading is celebrating its 30th birthday after being built to serve the largest new housing development in Europe.


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.


A helpful clarification...

First published on: 10th October 2020

A number of commentators on social media have said that the core message of a film by the Bishop of Reading is pantheistic or panentheistic.


Go ahead for new archdeaconry

First published on: 16th October 2013

Read Bishop John's letter to the diocese about the new Archdeaconry of Dorchester.


26 new deacons in the Oxford Diocese

First published on: 2nd July 2013

Twenty-six new members of clergy have started serving churches in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.


Please pray for our ordinands

First published on: 4th July 2014

Nineteen new clergy will be ordained this weekend to serve in parishes in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.


Church school students celebrate A Level success

First published on: 15th August 2014

Students at Church of England secondary schools in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire celebrate their A Level successes.


Churches urged to help save lives this Advent

First published on: 16th October 2014

Churches across the diocese can help save lives this Christmas as the UK government matches Christian Aid's Christmas fundraising.


Happy Birthday Your Majesty

First published on: 20th May 2016

The Queen started her 90th birthday celebrations unveiling a plaque in front of crowds of onlookers in Windsor.


Heading back to school

First published on: 11th April 2017

The start of the new term means a fresh start for thousands of children returning to classrooms in Church of England schools.

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