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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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Archbishops' Awards for Jane and John

First published on: 21st May 2019

Archbishops' Awards for Jane and John. TWO people from the Diocese of Oxford were among the 35 to receive Archbishop of Canterbury's Awards in a ceremony last month.


County Archives welcomes its 10,000th collection

First published on: 21st May 2019

County Archives welcomes its 10,000th collection. A VILLAGE church has provided the Berkshire Record Office with its 10,000th collection for its archives.


The way of Christ leads across the river (Thames) in Reading

First published on: 22nd May 2019

The way of Christ leads across the river (Thames) in Reading. A NEW crossing over the River Thames lived up to its name as the Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Andrew Proud, led worshippers across Christchurch Bridge from Reading to Caversham.


Five days in Berlin

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Five days in Berlin. The Revd Canon Tony Dickinson on his trip to the Kirchentag festival in Germany THE flags on the Reichstag and the nearby embassies were at half-mast.


Feeling the need to retreat?

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Spring is the time to start thinking of where we might escape to for breaks this year. Retreats can provide an unusual and restorative getaway. The Door explores a selection of different types of retreat.


Demand rockets for rural foodbanks

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Demand rockets for rural foodbanks. NUMBERS of people needing help from rural foodbanks has risen sharply, an investigation by the Door has revealed.


Children urged to learn about Global Neighbours

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Children urged to learn about Global Neighbours. CHILDREN at Hazlemere CofE School in Buckinghamshire took part in the pilot of Global Neighbours , a new Christian Aid initiative.


Bridge yarn bombed with artwork

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Bridge yarn bombed with artwork. THE footpath across Whitchurch on Thames toll bridge was transformed into a riot of colour recently.


Book review - The Naked God

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Book review - The Naked God. The Naked God: Wrestling for a Grace-ful Humanity Vincent Strudwick with Jane Shaw DLT 2017 £12.


Bloxham CE School blossoms with success

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Bloxham CE School celebrates national awards and the opening of its new Cherry Tree Centre for families with children under five.

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