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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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Walking for Woodstock

First published on: 2nd November 2016

Ben is so passionate about his home town and walking, he decided to complete an 83-mile sponsored trek to celebrate his 50th birthday.


New chaplain for Bishop of Oxford

First published on: 7th November 2016

New chaplain for Bishop of Oxford. Revd Paul Cowan The Bishop of Oxford has appointed a new Chaplain.


Revd Charles Overton

First published on: 9th November 2016

Running the French National Water Lily Gardens is probably not on the mind of most ordinands as they put themselves forward for a life of ministry. But that is what the Revd Charles Overton did for three years.


Step into Narnia at Dorchester Abbey later this year

First published on: 15th November 2016

Dorchester Abbey is being transformed into Narnia for an interactive exhibition and series of events this winter.


New archdeacon for Dorchester

First published on: 16th November 2016

New archdeacon for Dorchester. The new Archdeacon of Dorchester is to be the Revd Canon Judy French, who is currently Vicar of Charlbury with Shorthampton.


Oxford's Ofsted success

First published on: 21st November 2016

Oxford's Ofsted success. EVERYONE at the Oxford Academy was proud of the achievements that were recognised by Ofsted in a recent report.


Congratulations to our new Licensed Lay Ministers

First published on: 21st November 2016

Lindsey Baker, Margaret Davison, Janet Keene and Rosalind Steel are our new Licensed Lay Ministers.


Churches step in as children's centres close

First published on: 22nd November 2016

Churches step in as children's centres close. by Katy Thompson AS children's centres across the UK close under Government cutbacks, the Door looks at how churches can help ensure families aren't left without important resources.


A school trip to Narnia

First published on: 12th December 2016

Burchett's Green CE Primary School stepped through the wardrobe into the Narnia exhibition running at Dorchester Abbey.


Ros Steel on becoming a Licensed Lay Minister

First published on: 14th December 2016

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