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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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Paving the way for new communities

First published on: 15th June 2016

When you pick up the keys to your new home in a new estate, the sound of diggers and cement mixers can still be heard.


Meet Stephen and hear about his work supporting women in Kenya

First published on: 15th June 2016

Stephen Ngugi raises awareness of vital work to help ensure safe births in Kenya this Christmas.


Making fashion fair

First published on: 15th June 2016

Making fashion fair. This year 1,131 people died and 2,500 were injured when the eight-storey Rana Plaza factory collapsed.


Help prevent the spread of Ebola

First published on: 15th June 2016

Help prevent the spread of Ebola. CHURCH members are being urgently asked to pray, give and act to support people working non-stop for an end to the deadliest ever Ebola outbreak.


God in the Life Of the Revd Canon Professor Graham Ward

First published on: 15th June 2016

God in the Life Of the Revd Canon Professor Graham Ward. WHEN Graham Ward speaks at the Imagining Faith clergy conference in March 2014 he is bound to keep his audience entertained.


God in the life of Martin Gorick

First published on: 15th June 2016

The Venerable Martin Gorick is delighted to have returned to the Diocese to become Archdeacon of Oxford


Gender violence campaign

First published on: 15th June 2016

The first major review of violence against women this year showed that 30 per cent of women worldwide have experienced domestic violence.


Funding for women ex-offenders at Alana House cut

First published on: 15th June 2016

Funding for women ex-offenders at Alana House cut. AN AWARD-winning community project for vulnerable women in Reading will no longer be funded for its well established support work with female offenders.


Giving hope at Christmas time

First published on: 15th June 2016

Giving hope at Christmas time. Vital supplies and a listening ear FOR many people, the idea of a family Christmas roast with a succulent turkey and all the festive trimmings is nothing but a pipe dream.


First birthday for PACT's Oxford office

First published on: 15th June 2016

First birthday for PACT's Oxford office. FIFTY families from Oxfordshire have applied to adopt through Parents And Children Together ( PACT) in the 12 months since the charity opened a new office in the county.

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