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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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Summer school builds interfaith understanding

First published on: 24th January 2019

Summer school builds interfaith understanding. CHRISTIANS and Muslims live together for a week at a summer school that aims to help faith leaders from different backgrounds understand and connect with each other.


Anna Clarke

First published on: 15th January 2019

Anna Clark has joined St John the Baptist's, Caversham, as their children and families outreach worker at an exciting time.


Bicester's extraordinary women

First published on: 15th January 2019

Bicester's extraordinary women. BICESTER'S extraordinary women were the theme of a Heritage Open Day held at St Edburg's Church on Saturday (September 8).


Bishop Andrew officially opens brand new St Nicolas Centre in Earley

First published on: 15th January 2019

Bishop Andrew officially opens brand new St Nicolas Centre in Earley. MORE than 400 people celebrated the grand opening of the new St Nicolas Centre in Earley, Reading on Saturday.


Bucks priest hailed a "modern day worthy"

First published on: 15th January 2019

Bucks priest hailed a "modern day worthy". AN 'inspiring' priest was amused to be paired with the Queen in a booklet about an exhibition of 'worthies' at Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.


Christian Aid's Christmas appeal focuses on peace

First published on: 15th January 2019

Christian Aid's Christmas appeal focuses on peace. Carols, songs and Christmas cards all use the image of 'peace on earth,' but our world is far from peaceful for many.


Christmas tree festival doubles in size

First published on: 15th January 2019

Christmas tree festival doubles in size. A Christmas tree festival at St Peter & St Paul's, Newport Pagnell has doubled in size this year with 51 contributors.


Community Fridge launches in High Wycombe

First published on: 15th January 2019

Community Fridge launches in High Wycombe. A COMMUNITY Fridge to help reduce food waste and encourage a spirit of sharing has been launched in High Wycombe.


Demand soars for inspiring RE lessons as children discover church isn't scary

First published on: 15th January 2019

Demand soars for inspiring RE lessons as children discover church isn't scary. Berkshire-based schools project REinspired has seen demand for its work with schools and young people soar.


Family-friendly Light Parties offer Hallowe'en alternative

First published on: 15th January 2019

Family-friendly Light Parties offer Hallowe'en alternative. ACROSS Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire churches are gathering pumpkins, glowsticks and hotdogs as they prepare to celebrate Jesus as the Light of the World.

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