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Learning Lessons from Pioneers: Growing New Communities

First published on: 6th April 2021

Reflections by Revd Will Donaldson, Head of New Congregations, on the Summary Report by the Church Army Research Unit.

Keeping Easter flowers green

First published on: 6th April 2021

The Wantage Parish share their environmentally-friendly Easter flower display, featuring locally grown greenery.

Independent review published

First published on: 7th April 2021

The independent review into the circumstances surrounding the complaint under CDM against Revd Tim Davis has been published.

Independent review published

First published on: 7th April 2021

The Diocese of Oxford has published the independent review into events in the parishes of Stowe and Maids Moreton.

Remembering the Holocaust

First published on: 8th April 2021

The Oxford Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ) unite to commemorate the Shoah (Holocaust)

New vicar at Reading Minster

First published on: 8th April 2021

The diocese welcomes Sonya Wratten, new vicar at Reading Minster, as she begins her tenure this month.

Maundy Money

First published on: 8th April 2021

Queen honours 100 year old Princes Risborough resident, Malcolm Cloutt, with gift of Maundy Money.

Charles Elly, RIP

First published on: 8th April 2021

The death has been announced of Charles Elly, serving Chair of DTOL.

Service of welcome for Bishop-Designate Gavin Collins

First published on: 14th April 2021

Over 300 people online marked the arrival of The Venerable Gavin Collins, Bishop Designate of Dorchester.

Gavin Collins named Bishop of Dorchester

First published on: 14th April 2021

The Queen has approved the appointment of the Venerable Gavin Collins, Archdeacon of the Meon, as the next Bishop of Dorchester.