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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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Try a taster day at a convent

First published on: 30th April 2019

Try a taster day at a convent. THE Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage, in Oxfordshire is offering the chance for women to come and spend some time with them, to have a taste of the daily life of a Sister.


Service marks a century in England for "miracle" French statue

First published on: 30th April 2019

Service marks a century in England for "miracle" French statue. STANDING among the ruins of a French village in 1917, Wilfred James Dashwood spied a man lying in the rubble of a church.


Make your Christmas shopping fair

First published on: 30th April 2019

It's a joy to give gifts that you know will please the recipient.


Nine people receive special honours for their services to the Church

First published on: 30th April 2019

A 'pop-up vicar' and people who work tirelessly against social injustices were honoured in a special service.


An illuminating partnership in Wexham

First published on: 30th April 2019

An illuminating partnership in Wexham. A PARTNERSHIP design and technology project between a school and a church has produced illuminating results.


First school joins new diocesan trust

First published on: 30th April 2019

First school joins new diocesan trust. THE first opening celebration for a school joining the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) took place in Chesham last month.


The Church joins anti-slavery drive

First published on: 30th April 2019

The Church joins anti-slavery drive. THE CHURCH and Thames Valley Police are urging Christians to take action against the modern day slavery that is rife throughout the United Kingdom.


Being the change we want to see

First published on: 30th April 2019

Being the change we want to see. Community organising offers a fantastic chance for Christians to join with others in their areas to make a difference both where they live and in the wider world.


Braving the weather for Plough Sunday

First published on: 30th April 2019

Braving the weather for Plough Sunday. FARMERS braved snowy conditions to celebrate Plough Sunday recently.


Boating Babs is Newbury's new chaplain

First published on: 30th April 2019

Boating Babs is Newbury's new chaplain. A NEW waterways chaplain has started work ministering to those who live along the Kennett and Avon Canal in Newbury and beyond.

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