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Two brave young people from the Minecraft group are baptised in the River Thames, the first full immersion baptism at St Michael's for at least 50 years.
The Revd Dr Nikolaj Christensen, curate at St Mary's Church, Iffley, tells us about the church's journey to net zero.
Queen honours six people in the Diocese of Oxford in recognition of the significant contribution they have made to their communities.
During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.
Bishop Steven visited the Bicester & Islip Deanery, meeting clergy and local lay leaders and visiting the Elmsbrook eco-town and Park Farm.
When refurbishing Hazlemere Church the leadership team used the opportunity to think about how they could create a more missional space.
Bishop Steven joined clergy, young people, and leaders of other church denominations for an afternoon of listening, learning and table football.
The Development Fund awards ten churches grants to support a range of projects, including a community choir and day trips for low-income families.
Bishop Steven spends a day with clergy and laity in the Witney Deanery, visiting the hosts of the diocesan youth weekend away to plant a tree.
The Diocese of Oxford has commissioned a safeguarding case review into allegations of spiritual abuse connected with St Margaret's, Tylers Green, High Wycombe between 1981 and 2000.