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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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UKME Chapter gather to celebrate and pray

First published on: 26th March 2025

Three years on from the foundation of the first, and to date only, UKME Chapter its members gathered recently to renew their focus and ministry.


'A journey of faith, leadership, and transformation'

First published on: 26th March 2025

The Revd Canon Janet Binns reflects on the last three years as Dean of the Diocese of Oxford's UKME Chapter - the first established in the country.


School shines as first to install solar panels

First published on: 25th March 2025

Despite only having been installed a few weeks ago, the solar panels at St John’s School in Lacey Green are already saving money!


The next Associate Archdeacon of Berkshire will be the Revd Paul Cowan

First published on: 19th March 2025

The Revd Canon Paul Cowan will become the next Associate Archdeacon of Berkshire, following the Revd Liz Jackson's departure.


'God moved mountains for our decarbonisation'

First published on: 18th March 2025

When one of their gas boilers failed 18 months ago, the PCC at Christ Church in Abingdon saw an opportunity to decarbonise part of the site. What they hadn’t envisioned was doing this against the clock!


Andrew to join us as Director of Mission and Ministry

First published on: 17th March 2025

We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Andrew Blyth as the new Director of Mission and Ministry for the diocese. He will take up his post with us on 21 July.


Treasure in clay jars – Diocesan Synod 8 March 2025

First published on: 13th March 2025

Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 8 March at Didcot Civic Hall, with safeguarding and children’s and youth ministry topping the agenda.


Bubble Church launch to welcome families into church

First published on: 13th March 2025

A new kind of church is coming to Woodley next month as St John’s the Evangelist launches Bubble Church, the first in our diocese!


Milton Keynes and Christ Church welcome Bishop Dave

First published on: 10th March 2025

The welcome of Bishop Dave as Bishop of Buckingham continued this weekend with his installation at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford and a formal welcome from Milton Keynes at a civic service in the city.


Building on the beauty of heritage and history

First published on: 5th March 2025

As well as being a welcoming place for worship, St Mary’s Church in Iffley, is a place of heritage and beauty. The little changed Norman church building has become home to the Living Stones project where visitors and volunteers take part in art, music and historical events each year.

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