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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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A community-based church – Inaugural Estates Ministry conference

First published on: 21st October 2024

Over 70 people gathered on 17 October for the inaugural Oxford Estates Ministry conference at Reading Gateway Church.


Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees supported by drop-in sessions

First published on: 16th October 2024

For more than two years, every Wednesday a church in Oxford has opened its doors to Ukrainian refugees. Over that time more than 400 people have received the kindness of the volunteers at the Ukrainian Friendship Centre.


What a difference three years make: our journey toward racial justice

First published on: 11th October 2024

Over the past three years, we in the Diocese of Oxford have taken some important steps toward promoting racial justice and inclusion within our community.


Making a splash for creation    

First published on: 9th October 2024

A river blessing, conducted by Bishop Gavin, took place at St Mary’s Church in Witney this week as part of their Creationtide service.


Hundreds gather in peace, remembrance and unity

First published on: 7th October 2024

A vigil for peace, remembrance and unity was held in Oxford last night. Led by the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Steven, and Imam Monawar Hussain, founder of The Oxford Foundation, as co-chairs of the Oxford Interfaith Network.


Reaching all people - Oxford Intercultural Mission Conference

First published on: 2nd October 2024

Clergy and laity from across the Church of England joined together for the 2024 Oxford Intercultural Mission Conference.


From serving customers to serving God

First published on: 2nd October 2024

A vicar who found her faith while working in a pub, and delights in finding faith in what might look like unlikely places, is to become the next Lead Chaplain for Thames Valley Police.


Bishop Olivia lays down her crozier and says farewell

First published on: 1st October 2024

Bishop Olivia's farewell service was held at Reading Minster on 29 September.


Creationtide a source of connection between link dioceses

First published on: 30th September 2024

Church members from the Dioceses of Växjö and Oxford gather online to celebrate Season of Creation


Blessings close works at historic burial site

First published on: 19th September 2024

A multi-faith visit and blessing on a former monastry in Cookham brought to a close a busy summer for archeaologists at the site. 

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