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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 07824 906 839) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Church and community projects awarded over £198k

First published on: 27th April 2023

13 parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects.


Contemplative practices for families help nurture everyday faith

First published on: 24th April 2023

The Diocese of Oxford launches a brand-new contemplation and reflection resource for families with young children to enjoy exploring and journeying together in faith. 


Al Jazeera English documentary explores faith and climate

First published on: 21st April 2023

The climate action work of the Church of England in the Thames Valley features in an inspiring new documentary from Al Jazeera English.


Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 20th April 2023

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: January to March 2023


Journey to ministry through embroidery

First published on: 18th April 2023

The Revd Stella Fairbairn was one of the first women to be ordained in the Church of England, she was deaconed in 1987 and priested in 1994.


How Village Churches Thrive

First published on: 11th April 2023

The Revd Charles Chadwick reflects on a rural series studying the practical guide How Village Churches Thrive, ahead of this year's rural lecture.


Royal Maundy money honours for service to community and the Church 

First published on: 6th April 2023

On Thursday 6 April 2023, four people from the Diocese of Oxford will be honoured with Royal Maundy gifts of specially minted coins by The King, in the Royal Maundy Service at York Minster.  


Chinnor Churches Go Wild

First published on: 4th April 2023

Churches in the village of Chinnor, in Oxfordshire, are joined in a commitment to caring for God’s creation and the natural world.


Diocesan Synod: working together for the renewal of the Earth

First published on: 30th March 2023

The March meeting of Oxford Diocesan Synod took time to consider care for creation and the many different strands of work now underway, and our New Congregations programme.


Holy Week art in Newbury

First published on: 30th March 2023

St John's Church, Newbury, is embarking on an artistic collaboration with local artists to present a new exhibition for Holy week, With Passion - Sixteen Artistic Meditations on Holy Week and Human Experience.

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