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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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Andrew prepares to bid farewell to the diocese

First published on: 24th January 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the retirement of Andrew Anderson-Gear, our Diocesan Director of Mission and Ministry, in April 2025.


Diocese grant helps expand church services at Begbroke

First published on: 24th January 2025

For St Michael’s at Begbroke, a Development Fund grant has bolstered the launch of a new all-age service, Come and See It All Begins with ABC, in the local village hall. 


Listed Places of Worship scheme extended

First published on: 23rd January 2025

The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) scheme, which provides a grant equivalent to the cost of VAT on repair and maintenance work and associated professional fees on listed churches, has been extended for the next financial year. 


Welcoming Anne as Parish Development Advisor

First published on: 16th January 2025

Anne Perry has joined the diocese as Parish Development Advisor for Dorchester. Anne comes to the diocese with 15 years’ experience in the education sector in Oxfordshire.  


'My 'surprising' first six months as a curate'

First published on: 16th January 2025

Revd Emma Firth shares her reflections on the first six months of her curacy.


Celebrating our 40th Silver Eco Church!

First published on: 16th January 2025

​​​​​​​All Saints Church, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead has become the 40th church to be made a Silver Eco Church in the diocese. 


Church attendance is continuing to grow

First published on: 9th January 2025

A report on the comparison between attendance figures for October 2023 to 2024 and the previous year.


Development Fund supports five more church projects

First published on: 9th January 2025

Round up of round 20 of the diocese Development Fund grants which have supported projects in five churches.


Christmas messages from our Bishops

First published on: 25th December 2024

Christmas messages from Bishop Steven, Bishop Gavin, and Bishops Designate Mary and Dave, and details of Christmas services.


Wan readn ascordn' to Luke - Christmas in Jamaica

First published on: 24th December 2024

A bible reading in Patois from the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

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