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Oxford Academy Students bowled over by former England cricket captain

First published on: 10th January 2014

Oxford Academy Students bowled over by former England cricket captain. Alec with Oxford academy pupils.


Bishop of Reading speaks on Revd Pete Jarvis

First published on: 8th January 2014

Bishop of Reading speaks on Revd Pete Jarvis. The Bishop of Reading has issued a statement on Pete Jarvis.


Bishop John's Christmas Day sermon

First published on: 24th December 2013

Bishop John's Christmas Day sermon. CHRISTMAS: THE ART OF TRANSLATION Question: how was God to translate his life and purpose into something we could understand?A translation company has recently launched a 'Think before you ink' campaign to highlight the risk of botched tattoos.


Faculty jurisdiction changes

First published on: 23rd December 2013

Faculty jurisdiction changes. New rules come into force on 1 January 2014.


Carol concert for adoption charity at Dorchester Abbey

First published on: 18th December 2013

The annual carol concert at Dorchester Abbey raised £1,000 for the charity Parents and Children Together (PACT).


Playing at the Cathedral

First published on: 13th December 2013

Playing at the Cathedral. by Jessica-Louise Hallion THE idea of a discovery or an extraordinary game is the most powerful, memorable and spiritual experience for anyone of any age.


Show me the money!

First published on: 13th December 2013

Show me the money!. As the Government attempts to cap charges for pay day loans, credit unions are gaining strength as a viable way of helping people out of a debilitating cycle of debt.


Thank God for the 'pin pricks of light' in troubled Syria

First published on: 12th December 2013

Thank God for the 'pin pricks of light' in troubled Syria. by Lisa Pearce AS Christmas approaches Lisa Pearce (right) of Open Doors based in Witney writes about those living in Syria and the refugees who have fled.


Nelson Mandela: Statement from Bishop John

First published on: 6th December 2013

Nelson Mandela: Statement from Bishop John. 'In the death of Nelson Mandela the world has lost one of its noblest figures.


Bishop John responds to Pilling Report

First published on: 28th November 2013

Bishop John responds to Pilling Report. The Bishop of Oxford said today: "I welcome the report of the Pilling Review Group and will read it with care.

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