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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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Diocese of Oxford makes 200th award in latest round of grants

First published on: 11th October 2023

More than £3.6 million has now been handed out to local churches by the Diocese of Oxford including £216,155 of awards made in October.


New women's ministry posts will champion female clergy

First published on: 10th October 2023

Three new advocates for women and their ministry within the Diocese of Oxford have been appointed.


Bishops join call to cancel Rosebank

First published on: 9th October 2023

The Bishops of Oxford, Reading, Buckingham and Dorchester are among more than 400 Christian leaders from around the UK, which have called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to cancel the Rosebank oil field.


Offering warmth and welcome this winter

First published on: 8th October 2023

Launched last week, the Warm Welcome Campaign aims to grow their network of over 7,000 Warm Welcome Spaces so that when the clocks go back, everyone can access warm and welcoming space.


Going for green in Amersham-on-the-Hill

First published on: 6th October 2023

Over the last three years, St Michael’s and All Angels have implemented ideas and projects that will support their church and community to care for creation.


Reflections for Black History Month

First published on: 29th September 2023

To mark this year's Black History Month, a Diocesan-commissioned exhibition shares reflections by Black African and Caribbean clergy from across the diocese, about their lives and faith.


David Mason discusses land, homes and net zero carbon with Property Week

First published on: 29th September 2023

David Mason, Head of Capital Transactions, sat down with Property Week to discuss the Diocese of Oxford’s strategy to deliver affordable homes, generate sustainable revenue and achieve net zero carbon by 2035.


From tree to altar at St Mary's, Witney

First published on: 25th September 2023

An ancient felled tree has provided the inspiration and material for a new altar in the heart of St Mary's church, as it celebrated its 780th anniversary


Pulpit swap for Summertown and Wolvercote

First published on: 11th September 2023

The Summertown, Wolvercote and Wytham Church Partnership revives a long-standing tradition of preaching in one another's churches. Revds Gavin Knight and Kate Tuckett share their experiences as part of the 'Love your Church' series.


Community car-share at Headington Quarry

First published on: 5th September 2023

Eco Church members from Holy Trinity, Headington Quarry, Oxford have set up a community car-share scheme to enable church members, local residents and others to access transport more sustainably.

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