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A moving evensong service took place at Christ Church Cathedral on Tuesday when the Revd David Meakin was installed as an Honorary Canon. The honour is in recognition of 35 years’ humble service in the Diocese of Oxford and the wider Church of England.
The bicentenary of John Henry Newman’s first sermon was celebrated on 23 June in the tiny Oxfordshire village of Over Worton where he had preached exactly 200 years before, and in the very same church.
St Swithun’s, Kennington celebrated their Bronze Eco Church award with a bring and share lunch with a difference.
Nineteen deacons were ordained priests at four services across the diocese this weekend. Services were held at Dorchester Abbey, St Mary’s Amersham, St Giles Church Oxford and Reading Minster.
St John and St Stephen's church has been named as the 50th Gold Eco Church by A Rocha.
Meet the ordinands who will be ordained into the diaconate at two services at Christ Church Cathedral in June.
Bishop Olivia, the diocese’s first female suffragan bishop, and the Revd Canon Liz Jackson reflect on the ministry of women, 30 years on from their ordination.
Inspiring examples of how churches, schools and individuals are making a difference for creation in their local communities.
Four peregrine chicks have fledged from a nest perched atop a High Wycombe church tower.
Marlow Church of England Infant School, Jane Shepherd from St Andrew’s, Headington, and St Mary’s Witney are just a few of the schools, churches and people recognised for their creation care contributions.