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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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Let it Grow

First published on: 7th September 2022

St Mary's Wargrave is one of many c​​​hurches across the diocese rewilding its churchyard to encourage biodiversity and provide a rich habitat for flora and fauna to flourish.


Almost 300 sign up for English lessons

First published on: 6th September 2022

Almost 300 people from Ukraine, Hong Kong and elsewhere have registered for online language learning starting in September.


Holiday clubs

First published on: 6th September 2022

After two years of absence due to the pandemic, this summer, churches across the diocese were able to reopen their offering of holiday clubs and a range of activities, groups, and meet-ups for children, young people, and families.


Rest a while at the Bucks County Show

First published on: 2nd September 2022

Four rural deaneries band together to give back to their communities each year at the Bucks County Show near Aylesbury.


Pilgrimage to Taizé

First published on: 31st August 2022

Bishop Olivia reflects on her week at Taizé in August with a group of young people from the diocese.


Interim Principal: LMP

First published on: 31st August 2022

The Diocese of Oxford has announced that the Revd Dr Phil Cooke has been appointed to the post of Interim Principal of the Local Ministry Pathway (LMP).


New Diocesan Warden of Readers

First published on: 26th August 2022

The Diocese of Oxford has announced that the Rt Revd Gavin Collins, Bishop of Dorchester, will take on additional responsibility as Warden of Readers for 12 months from September 2022. 


Environment action in the Witney Benefice

First published on: 24th August 2022

The Revd Dr Hugh White, Team Vicar in the Benefice of Witney, shares their Great Big Green Week plans.


200 years of St Mary's, Banbury

First published on: 23rd August 2022

Festival 200 continues in Banbury, marking 200 years of the church building through the creative arts.


Gathering and growing our Greenshoots

First published on: 17th August 2022

The diocesan Environment Action team share an update from their latest Greenshoots meeting.

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