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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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Bishop John wins the Great Bishops' Bake-Off.

First published on: 10th June 2013

THE Bishop of Oxford's bread baking skills won him a victory against the Bishop of Buckingham during an awareness raising bake-off against the Bishop of Buckingham.


Shrivenham School steps back in time

First published on: 10th June 2013

Shrivenham School steps back in time. CHILDREN from Shrivenham CE Primary School were transported back to a time when pupils sat in regimented rows and wrote on slates.


Same-Sex Marriage Legislation

First published on: 10th June 2013

Same-Sex Marriage Legislation. A statement first issued by the Bishop of Oxford in December 2012 There has been a huge amount of interest in the Government's proposed Equal Marriage legislation.


More than 4,000 people flock to Witney Food Festival

First published on: 10th June 2013

The one word that keeps being used by everyone that visited the first Witney Festival of Food and Drink in St Marys Church is 'Fantastic'.


Low Sunday with a difference

First published on: 10th June 2013

A reflection on Gethsemane Garments Exhibitions at St Helen's, Benson.


Join 'The Big IF' for an end to world hunger

First published on: 10th June 2013

A QUARTER of a million flowers will be planted to create a giant image as a reminder to G8 leaders that 2013 could be the beginning of the end of hunger.


Increase in weekly church attendance

First published on: 10th June 2013

THE number of churchgoers in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire has increased, statistics have revealed.


God in the Life Of Nicola Blackwood

First published on: 10th June 2013

Nicola Blackwood MP talks about her Christian faith and how it influenced her journey as she unexpectedly swapped a world of music for the House of Commons.


Fairly sculpted

First published on: 10th June 2013

Fairly sculpted. Pupils and teachers from St Nicholas CE Primary School, Oxford, show off their creations after they celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight by using Fairtrade wrappers to make a range of sculptures.


Diocese calls for justice for the disabled

First published on: 10th June 2013

Diocese calls for justice for the disabled. FIND out how you can stand up for disabled people affected by welfare reforms at a Diocesan Justice Forum later this month.

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