News - Diocese of Oxford

Walking the Ridgeway for Mongolia

First published on: 19th March 2019

Walking the Ridgeway for Mongolia. CONGRATULATIONS to the Revd Chris Bull, the vicar of Flackwell Heath, and Wendy Bull, Vicar of Wycombe March and Micklefield who walked the 87 miles of the Ridgeway footpath, over their five-day Easter holiday.

The Revd Canon Anthony Williamson b.1933 - d. 2019

First published on: 14th February 2019

The Revd Canon Anthony Williamson b.1933 - d. 2019. The Revd Canon Tony Williamson Tributes have been paid to a respected 'worker priest' who went on to become an innovative Director of Education for the Diocese of Oxford.

Celebrating 800 years of worship at All Saints'

First published on: 13th February 2019

Celebrating 800 years of worship at All Saints'. ALL SAINTS' Church in Loughton, Milton Keynes, marked its 800th anniversary since the first recorded rector was appointed with a celebration service.

Light floods through "transformational" new doors at All Saints'

First published on: 25th January 2019

NEW glass doors have transformed the entrance to All Saints' Church in Emberton, Buckinghamshire. Light can now flood into the church, making the building more welcoming.

The eyes of a carpenter

First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Simon Cansdale talks about a partnership between St Mary's Church, Chesham, and Italian carpenter and pastor Andrea Sanfelici.

Bucks priest hailed a "modern day worthy"

First published on: 15th January 2019

Bucks priest hailed a "modern day worthy". AN 'inspiring' priest was amused to be paired with the Queen in a booklet about an exhibition of 'worthies' at Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.

Community Fridge launches in High Wycombe

First published on: 15th January 2019

Community Fridge launches in High Wycombe. A COMMUNITY Fridge to help reduce food waste and encourage a spirit of sharing has been launched in High Wycombe.

Listed places of worship roof repair grants - who has been successful?

First published on: 7th November 2018

Listed places of worship roof repair grants - who has been successful?. THE Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the first round of historic UK places of worship to benefit from the Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund.

St Laurence's becomes a "small pilgrim place"

First published on: 30th October 2018

St Laurence's becomes a "small pilgrim place". St Laurence's, West Challow St Laurence's Church, West Challow.

Around the Deaneries: Milton Keynes

First published on: 20th September 2017

Around the Deaneries: Milton Keynes. MILTON Keynes is a deanery with a difference.