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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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Deepening discipleship this January

First published on: 8th December 2025

Revd Samson Kuponiyi shares how he got started as a tutor and why we should all come together to learn more about the Bible.


The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light

First published on: 8th December 2025

Bishop Mary shares a prayer for Advent, as we look to the Christmas lights around us as reminders of a hope for December and beyond.


"Jamaica needs partners right now" - Bishop's Advent Appeal

First published on: 5th December 2025

Bishop Steven discussed the Advent Appeal for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands on BBC Radio.


Forest church grows faith and fellowship

First published on: 4th December 2025

A forest church in Dorchester Abbey will celebrate the christening of one of its members a year on from the first service.


Hope among the rubble this Advent

First published on: 1st December 2025

Hannah Ling, Social Justice Advisor for the diocese, looks at the themes of Advent alongside topics of social action and justice.


A prayer for those affected by the tragic fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong

First published on: 28th November 2025

Bishop Steven and Bishop Mary send a message following the news of the terrible fire in Hong Kong.


Hope, lament and courage for Safeguarding Sunday

First published on: 27th November 2025

Parish Safeguarding Officers and church leaders came together at Christ Church Cathedral for a special day of reflection and renewed commitment to safeguarding.


Pipe dream for church fundraising

First published on: 27th November 2025

St Mary’s Church in Thatcham has come up with an unusual way of raising some of the funds needed to restore its 1865 organ. The instrument needs a complete refurbishment to ensure it can be played for generations to come.


Bishop Steven launches Jamaica appeal

First published on: 26th November 2025

A national appeal has been launched to help the people of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after Hurricane Melissa devastated the area last month.


'The songs came pouring out of me'

First published on: 26th November 2025

Having not written a song for more than 25 years, no-one was more surprised than the Revd Steve Flashman himself when a Christian retreat prompted an ‘outpouring’ of creativity.

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