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Clergy head to Swanwick for 'Imagining Faith'

First published on: 14th April 2014

Hard-working clergy took a few days from their busy schedules for Imagining Faith, the first diocesan clergy conference for 22 years.


Free war ravaged lives from fear this Christian Aid Week

First published on: 14th April 2014

Free war ravaged lives from fear this Christian Aid Week. BISHOPS are encouraging church goers to support Christian Aid Week (11 - 17 May) and help communities in war-ravaged countries rebuild their lives and be free from fear.


Island of Solace in library

First published on: 14th April 2014

Candlelight and incense softened the atmosphere in the library at Waddesdon CofE School as the Revd Janet Bayly, set up Prayer Stations.


A stitch back in time for Bradwell Church

First published on: 14th April 2014

A team from Bradwell Church, Milton Keynes, was praised by Bishop of Oxford when he dedicated three new kneelers to be used for Holy Communion.


Tweet #EasterMeans says CofE

First published on: 14th April 2014

The Church of England today announces its Easter twitter campaign #EasterMeans.


When Year Three went to Christ Church

First published on: 14th April 2014

When Year Three went to Christ Church. by Claudia and Lukas On 26 February 2014 Year Three of St Nicolas School Taplow went to Oxford's Cathedral at Christ Church to learn about the cathedral and what they do! The cathedral is a yellow sandstone brick building which is very old and special.


Bishop John's letter to the diocese

First published on: 11th April 2014

Bishop John's letter to the diocese. Friday 11 April 2014 Dear FriendsI'm writing this special Enews to let you know that I've decided to retire at the end of October this year.


Revd Dr Sam Wells's address to clergy

First published on: 25th March 2014

Revd Dr Sam Wells's address to clergy. On the second day of the Oxford Diocesan clergy conference the keynote address was delivered by the Revd Dr Sam Wells.


Around the Deaneries: Bradfield

First published on: 24th March 2014

Around the Deaneries: Bradfield. AREA Dean the Revd Will Watts (right) describes his mainly rural deanery and some exciting forthcoming church anniversaries.


Diocesan synod approves next phase on women bishops

First published on: 23rd March 2014

Diocesan synod approves next phase on women bishops. The Oxford Diocesan Synod overwhelmingly approved the next stage of the legislation for women bishops on Saturday 22 March.

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