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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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If you go down to church today, you’re in for a big surprise...

First published on: 17th July 2024

If you go down to church today, you’re in for a big surprise….. zip wiring teddies!


A unique opportunity for cultural exchange and mutual learning

First published on: 11th July 2024

In collaboration with our link Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa, we were thrilled to welcome four young adults to our Diocese.


Inspiring community rally for church repairs

First published on: 10th July 2024

Villagers in Church Hanborough were so determined not to see their beloved church closed on safety grounds, that they raised the funds needed for repairs before the appeal had been officially launched!


Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 10th July 2024

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: April to June 2024


Green space becomes colourful retreat

First published on: 3rd July 2024

A healing garden created at the side of a church has attracted pollinators and increased biodiversity in St Luke with St Bartholomew, Reading.


Community hub is banking on church support

First published on: 3rd July 2024

A ground-breaking community hub – The Branch – has opened in Chipping Norton, thanks to years of support from St Mary’s Church in the town.


New deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral

First published on: 3rd July 2024

Celebrations took place this weekend as 15 deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral.


Revd receives honorary canon recognition for 35 years’ service

First published on: 3rd July 2024

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.


Bishops unite to mark John Henry Newman bicentenary

First published on: 27th June 2024

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. 


Going green earns church bronze award

First published on: 27th June 2024

St Swithun’s, Kennington celebrated their Bronze Eco Church award with a bring and share lunch with a difference. 

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