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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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Sharing is caring in Sunningdale

First published on: 25th January 2024

Parishioners in Sunningdale have been showing their love for the local community by delivering sustenance to body and soul. 


Congo Appeal helps community faith and health

First published on: 25th January 2024

“Poverty makes itself known in people’s food and clothing … [with] tattered clothing marginalising them.”  


Parish administrator steps down after 36 years’ service

First published on: 24th January 2024

A parish administrator in Newbury will retire after 36 years’ service to her church, having originally only signed up for two years! Sally Breach agreed to take on the role at St Mary’s Church in Shaw cum Donnington short term but loved it so much she stayed. 


Church launches digital tour guide for visitors

First published on: 23rd January 2024

A church in Oxfordshire has become the first to establish its own localised WI-FI network for visitors. 


Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 23rd January 2024

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: October to December 2023


Oxford joins together in friendship

First published on: 22nd January 2024

Hundreds of people gathered in Oxford last night to join together in humanity and friendship. 


Care for creation at heart of farm's environmental approach

First published on: 18th January 2024

A Bucklebury farm has become the 50th partner of eco-charity A Rocha UK for its environmental and bio-diversity work. 


More than £250,000 granted to churches for projects

First published on: 18th January 2024

Thirteen churches across the diocese have been successful in the latest round of grants from the Development Fund. 


Next Dean of Wells to be the Revd Canon Toby Wright

First published on: 15th January 2024

The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.


Awards celebrate distinguished service to the church

First published on: 10th January 2024

Ten awards for distinguished service to the church will be presented during a service at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford on 27 January.

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