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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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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.


Ntlo re obamele Morena - A Christmas message from South Africa

First published on: 23rd December 2024

Revd Martha, the Link Chairperson in Kimberley and Kuruman, and her husband Revd Canon Simon Seteso share their favourite hymn in Setswana.


Christmas wreath challenge

First published on: 20th December 2024

Bishop Steven challenged children to make a Lego wreath for Christmas.


Nunbelievable - Thoughts for Advent

First published on: 18th December 2024

Sisters share the ups and downs of faith and community through Advent in a new podcast from the Diocese of Oxford.


A very Växjö Christmas

First published on: 17th December 2024

Our friends at the Diocese of Växjö share their favourite traditions for Christmas time.


Pupils' artwork is the star of Christmas church services

First published on: 12th December 2024

Stars will shine at St Mary’s Twyford’s Christmas services and events thanks to pupils at Polehampton Infants and Junior Schools who created a star installation in the chancel.


'Quality' Advent calendar dishes out chocolates to the community

First published on: 12th December 2024

An advent calendar with a difference is gifting residents in the estate which surrounds St Peter’s in Quarrendon with a tub of Quality Street chocolates every day.


'Real' windows decorated for Advent trail

First published on: 12th December 2024

Real Advent windows have been opening in Amersham on a trail around the town. 


'Utterly dedicated' Kathy recognised

First published on: 11th December 2024

Chair of the Oxford Diocese Schools Trust Kathy Winrow has been recognised in the wards given annually by Lambeth Palace. Kathy received the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship.

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