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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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Taize pilgrimage: Looking ahead

First published on: 20th August 2024

Young adults Libby and Emma share their hopes and expectations as they head off to Taize.


Statement from faith leaders in Berkshire

First published on: 9th August 2024

Response to rioting and civil unrest in the wake of Southport murders from faith leaders in Berkshire


The Revd Canon David Meakin RIP

First published on: 8th August 2024

Death of David Meakin


Statement by Bishop Steven Croft and Imam Monawar Hussain

First published on: 7th August 2024

Statement by Bishop Steven Croft and Imam Monawar Hussain, on behalf of the Thames Valley Civic, Community and Faith Leaders’ Group. 


A statement from Faith and Community leaders

First published on: 2nd August 2024

A statement from Faith and Community leaders.


Couple honoured for work in Tanzania

First published on: 25th July 2024

A couple from Reading have been recognised as honorary lay canons in Tanzania. Bridget and Leslie Green set up the charity Friends of Amani Tanzania (FOAT) in 2006 and have been honoured for their work. 


Christ and community at Yellow Braces

First published on: 19th July 2024

Young people from across the diocese met at Adventure Plus in Clanfield for the annual diocesan youth weekend.


Diocese grants support nine more church projects

First published on: 18th July 2024

Reaching children, young people and families were two of the largest grants made in the latest round of Development Fund awards. 


Community pull together to create green space

First published on: 17th July 2024

A project to revitalise the gardens at St Paul’s Church in Slough became a whole community effort. The initiative was part of The Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature programme, which drew in people from all walks of life, to recreate the garden as a more wildlife-friendly space. 


Newbury church to become Net Zero Carbon Champion

First published on: 17th July 2024

St John the Evangelist Church is one of more than 100 churches across England to take part in multi-million pound project. The Net Zero Carbon Demonstrator church project, with £5.2million funding, is part of The Church of England’s Net Zero Programme.

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