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Zimbabwean choir raises the cathedral roof at the annual LLM licensing service

First published on: 13th November 2017

Eleven new Lay Ministers were licensed to serve in churches across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire on Saturday 4 November.

Sue and Diana named in the Queen's Birthday Honour's list

First published on: 28th November 2017

Sue Brett and Diana Hasting have been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Report praises the distinctive identity of St Stephen's House

First published on: 28th November 2017

Report praises the distinctive identity of St Stephen's House. THE Ministry Division of the Church of England has expressed confidence in St Stephen's House, Oxford, in an inspection report which praised the college for its "clear and distinctive identity which informs all aspects of its life".

Bishop John writes on sexuality discussions

First published on: 28th November 2017

Bishop John writes on sexuality discussions. FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS: Some supportive themes Bishop John You will be aware that the Church of England is about to enter a period of 'facilitated conversations' around the issue of same-sex relationships following the publication and recommendations of the Pilling Report earlier in the year.

Bishops support White Ribbon Campaign

First published on: 6th December 2017

Bishops support White Ribbon Campaign. The Bishops of Oxford, Reading, Dorchester and Buckingham wear their white ribbons In the UK between a quarter and half of all women experience domestic violence.

Bishop calls for swift and vital improvements in computer education for young people

First published on: 8th December 2017

Bishop calls for swift and vital improvements in computer education for young people. INVESTMENT in education around Artificial Intelligence is essential for future generations, the Bishop of Oxford told the House of Lords today.

Seasonal signposting in the greatest story ever told

First published on: 12th December 2017

Seasonal signposting in the greatest story ever told. Yvonne Morris, our diocesan children's adviser, provides a way for families and children's workers to have chilled out conversations about the Christmas story.

For Richer For Poorer to tackle poverty

First published on: 12th December 2017

A report into poverty in the Oxford Diocese is hot off the press.

Responding to loneliness

First published on: 20th December 2017

Responding to loneliness. Increasing numbers of church leaders cite loneliness as a significant problem according to a 2014 Church Urban Fund survey.

New chapel for students at Altwood School

First published on: 3rd January 2018

Students, staff, parents, governors and supporters of Altwood CE School joined in a service of blessing and dedication for a new chapel.