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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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Spitfire set to fly high over Caversham's church fete

First published on: 25th January 2019

A Supermarine Spitfire will be gearing up for a fly-past to celebrate the RAF's Centenary at this year's Caversham church fete.


Rescued bees thriving in their new home

First published on: 25th January 2019

Rescued bees thriving in their new home. SWARMING bees that caused a buzz in the car park of Church House Oxford last year are thriving.


Mental health: not just confined to life on land

First published on: 25th January 2019

Mental health: not just confined to life on land. A life on the ocean waves can be a challenging one.


Massive improvements after £170,000 project in Marlow

First published on: 25th January 2019

The congregation at All Saints' Church, Marlow is celebrating after a £170,000 project has provided massively improved facilities.


Mary Magdala, Mary the tower

First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Canon Dr Emma Percy reflects on the power of Mary Magdalene's ministry and corrects some misconceptions about the woman who first met the risen Christ.


Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest

First published on: 25th January 2019

Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest. A MASSIVE congratulations to Bedgrove's Lydia Lee who won the 2018 Church Times Sermon of the Year competition.


Lottery grant to restore 14th century tower at St Mary's

First published on: 25th January 2019

IT was celebration time at St Mary's Church, Adderbury when it received a £290,400 Heritage Lottery Fund grant for its church tower restoration project.


Hospice chaplain shares his expertise with Russian bishop

First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Graham Sykes, Chaplain at Sobell House Hospice, shares his expertise with Bishop Panteleimon of Orekhovo-Zuevo from the Russian Orthodox Church.


Church to be rebuilt from scratch

First published on: 25th January 2019

An Oxfordshire church is to be pulled down and rebuilt, leading to fresh opportunities for outreach in the area and service to the community.


Burghfield School Pastors celebrate fifth anniversary

First published on: 25th January 2019

Burghfield and Area School Pastors celebrate their fifth anniversary with over 60 guests including church leaders, police officers and local dignitaries.

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