Getting ready for Back to Church Sunday
Posted in: Back to Church Sunday 27th August 2008
The Revd Tony Price, Vicar of Marston and Elsfield, invites parishioners to come back to church

Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter to Bishops of the Anglican Communion
Posted in: Press Releases 26th August 2008
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today sent a letter to the bishops of the Anglican Communion, setting out his personal reflections on the Lambeth Conference

Ducklington church a case study for CofE
Posted in: Communication 26th August 2008
An Oxfordshire church has been chosen as a case study in a new publication on tackling climate change.

Oxford leads the way with autism guidelines
Posted in: Communication 26th August 2008
Going to church can be stressful and exhausting for some people – and clergy and congregations need to do more to help. That’s the message in new guidelines published by the Diocese on meeting the needs of people with autism and Asperger Syndrome.

  Child Protection Newsletter (Summer 2008)
Posted in: Child Protection 22nd August 2008
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  Grazeley Parachial CE primary School - SIAS Inspection Report
Posted in: SIAS Inspection Reports 21st August 2008
The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Grazeley Parochial School as a Church of England school are good Inspiring worship led by the team vicar, supported by the head teacher and staff, sets the tone for pupils’ excellent personal conduct. The governing body has benefited from recent self-evaluation, by recognising its strengths as well the challenges it faces to sustain success.
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  Mursley CE School - SIAS Inspection Report
Posted in: SIAS Inspection Reports 19th August 2008
The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Mursley Church of England School as a Church of England school are good. This long established church school plays a key role in the community and recent developments have set the tone for a promising future. The caring, inclusive Christian ethos supports an atmosphere for children to flourish. The very good partnership between school and church forges a strong sense of community.
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  Swanbourne CE School - SIAS Inspection Report
Posted in: SIAS Inspection Reports 19th August 2008
The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Swanbourne Church of England Voluntary Aided School as a Church of England school are good. The school has retained its caring family ethos through an unsettled period. Now the acting headteacher, with the backing of governors and parents, is building a setting where children can flourish. All members of the community value the close partnership with the local church.
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Team Rector : The Hermitage Team Ministry
Posted in: Vacancies 14th August 2008
Serving the Parishes of Cold Ash, Compton, East Ilsley, Frilsham, Hampstead Norreys, Hermitage and Yattendon.

Georgian Archbishop pleas for aid for victims of conflict
Posted in: Communication 13th August 2008
As the conflict between Georgia and Russia continues, a prominent Georgian church leader has issued an urgent plea for humanitarian aid for the people of Georgia.

Help! Back to Church in a hurry
Posted in: Back to Church Sunday 13th August 2008

Young people's pilgrimage to Taize
Posted in: Bishop of Oxford 13th August 2008
The Bishop of Oxford will be leading a pilgrimage of young people to Taize next summer.

Historic vote at General Synod
Posted in: Communication 13th August 2008
Moira Astin reports on July's meeting of General Synod which included the decision to press ahead with women bishops.

Clergy cycle for climate change
Posted in: Communication 12th August 2008
Clergy from the Oxford diocese were among those who delivered a petition signed by 10,000 people to the Prime Minister - by bicycle.

  Welcoming those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Posted in: Just Care 11th August 2008
Guidelines for welcoming people with Autism and Asperger Syndrome in our Churches and Communities
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  A Harvest Feast
Posted in: Rural Ministry 7th August 2008
An invitation to gather families and friends at an evening of delicious food and drink and to raise money for the work of the Arthur Rank Centre , Stoneleigh Park.
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Bishop John reflects on Lambeth
Posted in: Communication 5th August 2008
The Bishop of Oxford reflects on the Lambeth Conference 2008.

  St Mary and All Saints CE Primary School, Beaconsfield - SIAS Inspection Report
Posted in: SIAS Inspection Reports 4th August 2008
The distinctiveness and effectiveness of St Mary and All Saints as a Church of England school are outstanding. This is because the vision and commitment of all in the school is to create a safe and effective learning environment, which has Christian values firmly embedded at the heart of the school.
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  Basildon CE Primary School - SIAS Inspection Report
Posted in: SIAS Inspection Reports 4th August 2008
The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Basildon Primary School as a Church of England school are good. The school is a happy, enthusiastic, inclusive, caring community whose life is securely based on Christian values and which has good links with the parish church. The head teacher gives a clear, consistent lead in maintaining these values. The school enjoys very positive support from staff, governors and parents. There is very good provision for the needs of all learners and they speak highly of their school.
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  Fringford CE Primary School - SIAS Inspection Reprt
Posted in: SIAS Inspection Reports 4th August 2008
The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Fringford Church of England Primary School as a Church of England school is good This is an inclusive school that works well alongside its village and church communities. Pupils value the whole school acts of worship that are held daily. Self-evaluation as a church school, though a little generous, has highlighted some areas for improvement but many strengths. Recent foundation governor appointments have encouraged the school to begin to explore its considerable capacity for further enhancement of its church school aspects.
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  The True Meaning of Christmas
Posted in: Communication 31st July 2008
Show the world what you believe... Make a one-minute film on the subject then upload it for the chance to WIN up to £3,000 for your church... What will your film be? Play? Song? Poem? Story? It’s your choice....

Rural e Bulletin
Posted in: Rural Ministry 28th July 2008
The July digest of news and information on rural church and community issues prepared by the Diocesan Rural Officer

Godly Play Events - Autumn 2008
Posted in: Godly Play 28th July 2008
Here's what's on offer for training events at the Godly Play Classroom throughout the autumn term.

The vulnerable should be world Anglican priority, says international safeguarding group
Posted in: Communication 25th July 2008
The Anglican Communion should be leading the way in safeguarding children and all other vulnerable people against abuse in societies around the world...

  Great Kimble CE School - SIAS Inspection Report
Posted in: SIAS Inspection Reports 23rd July 2008
The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Great Kimble School as a Church of England school are outstanding. It provides for all its children an exceptionally caring environment in which Christian values are embedded and genuinely put into practice in all aspects of the school’s life.
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