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11 November 2026

Hawridge with Cholesbury and St Leonards, The Chilterns.

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Around the diocese

Two licensed lay ministers wait in the cloisters at Christ Church cathedral Oxford before the service.

11 November 2026

Celebrating the ministry of our LLMs

On Saturday we celebrated the admission and licensing of five new licensed lay ministers (LLMs) and the ministry of all LLMs across the diocese at Christ Church in Oxford.

11 November 2026

Respect, compassion and the mystery of the racecourse ashes

Berkshire vicar on why her church’s actions in the strange case of the burger van urn should be celebrated.

11 November 2026

New head of ministry training announced

The Revd Dr Jenni Williams joins from St Matthew’s with St Luke’s in Oxford to lead on ordained assistant, licensed and authorised lay ministry training.

11 November 2026

Oxford church is winner at conservation awards

St Margaret’s Church in North Oxford is named category winner in the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards.

9 November 2026

Lighting the way for a shared future – Bishop Dave for Interfaith Week

Bishop Dave shares a reflection on the Good Samaritan and how we can ‘light the way for a shared future’ this interfaith week.

8 November 2026

Remembering the fallen

Today, our three bishops gathered with people across the diocese to remember the fallen and all whose lives have been damaged by conflict.

Poppies at St John the Baptist Church in Windsor.

6 November 2026

Community create poppy cascade

More than 20,000 poppies, created by the local community, make up a striking display at Windsor Parish Church of St John the Baptist.

5 November 2026

A Diocesan Secretary on sabbatical

Mark Humphriss, Diocesan Secretary, looks back at his recent sabbatical, which included visits to dioceses across Canada and the UK.

3 November 2026

Betty receives Fellowship of St Birinus for jam and cake sales

Banbury woman is recognised for raising more than £70,000 over half a century.

2 November 2026

Supporting spiritual growth of children and young people

Clergy, youth leaders and school staff gather for event looking at how BeSpace helps churches and schools create opportunities for encountering God through prayer spaces, retreats and pilgrimages.

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