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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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The Revd Laura Wheatley Downs, reflects on ministry as a female priest, her calling to ordination, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.
Dr Anna Thomas-Betts, shares her reflections on lay ministry, early faith influences, and the role of women in the church for International Women's Day 2023.
Bernwode benefice has grown a culture of gratitude, taught the congregations about intentionally inviting their neighbours to church, and grown average Sunday attendance fourfold.
In South Oxfordshire, six local churches have formed an ecumenical partnership to develop work with, and among, the young people in Didcot, Harwell, Chilton, and the surrounding areas.
Over 300 trees have been planted at St Mary’s Church, in Greenham, Newbury, as part of a project to redevelop the churchyard for the community.
Trinity Church has seen itself grow from 120 people to just over 450 in just 10 months through a partnership with the local Hong Kong community.
Hosts and guests reflect on their experience of 12 months of conflict in Ukraine and encourage people to come forward to host those still awaiting refuge.
The lead chancel roof at St Mary’s Church in Aylesbury has had a complete repair and relay and is now leak free and fit for purpose.
The Revd Phil Sutton and his wife, Jane, train hearing dogs for people in the deaf community.
The Play Café at St Mary's Church, Princes Risborough, has reached 150 families since it started in 2021.