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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 07880 716761) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Ainsley's Altar Ego keeps him 'buzzy'

First published on: 18th December 2025

There’s a real buzz around St Michael’s in Bray, some new members of the team have been making a sweet deal for the church.


Grant funding adds to roof repair total

First published on: 18th December 2025

A Kingham church has received a boost to its funding for roof repairs, thanks to the National Churches Trust.


Bridging divides - how to have difficult conversations

First published on: 18th December 2025

Social Justice adviser Hannah Ling has collated some resources to help parishes have some of the tricky conversations around Christian nationalism and supporting minority groups.


"Rather than faith, it's about glory" - What football and faith have in common

First published on: 16th December 2025

The Revd Rob Glenny chats about the commonalities between the beautiful game and churchgoing - from communal singing and being part of something bigger to intergenerational attendees.


Getting Messy to reach out to families

First published on: 16th December 2025

The Revd Clare Hayns, vicar of St Mary’s Church (Iffley, Rose Hill and Donnington), reflects on the first year of Messy Church and how the community taking part has grown with it.


'We stand in sadness and solidarity'

First published on: 14th December 2025

Once again as faith and civic leaders we stand in sadness and solidarity with those in Australia facing up to the horrific terrorist attack on the Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.


Promises for the future - Bishop Dave's Advent message

First published on: 13th December 2025

Bishop Dave shares a personal reflection for Advent, looking to the birth of Jesus as a promise to us all that there's a future with no more suffering.


Kalantha joins the ministry team

First published on: 12th December 2025

The Revd Kalantha Brewis will join the diocese as the Diocesan Director of Ordinands and lead for the wider DDO team. Kalantha will take up her post in March.


Students gather for inter-faith eco conference

First published on: 11th December 2025

Students and leaders of all faiths met together at the inter-faith second eco-conference at Slough and Eton CofE Business and Enterprise College.


Bishops respond to rise in 'Christian nationalism'

First published on: 11th December 2025

'Love thy neighbour, as God loves you' – Bishops respond to rise in 'Christian nationalism'

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