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Letter from Bishop Steven

First published on: 6th July 2016

Letter from Bishop Steven. To the clergy and people of the Diocese of Oxford Dear Friends and Colleagues,Thank you for your various messages of welcome and for your prayers following the announcement of my nomination as the Bishop of Oxford.

Celebrating the birth of Thomas Gray

First published on: 6th July 2016

Celebrating the birth of Thomas Gray. Visitors hear more about Gray's monument.

Boys' Brigade awards in Bloxham

First published on: 6th July 2016

Bloxham Boys' Brigade held their 8th annual awards evening at Jubilee Park Hall, Bloxham recently.

Ding dong merrily on high

First published on: 7th July 2016

Ding dong merrily on high. Ding dong merrily on high could be heard throughout Drayton in Oxfordshire for the start of a special service that saw the unveiling of a blue plaque to commemorate The Revd Francis Edward Robinson.

Legal ceremony brings Bishop Steven a step closer

First published on: 7th July 2016

Legal ceremony brings Bishop Steven a step closer. The new Bishop-elect of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, is a step closer taking up his office after a legal ceremony at Lambeth Palace chapel this week.

Theresa May celebrates as Holyport CE Primary School joins ODST

First published on: 13th July 2016

Theresa May celebrates as Holyport CE Primary School joins ODST. THE Rt Hon.

Bishop Colin prays for new PM

First published on: 13th July 2016

Bishop Colin prays for new PM. The Acting Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, said: "I'd like to extend my congratulations and best wishes to the Rt Hon.

Welcoming the Ven. Guy Elsmore

First published on: 19th July 2016

Welcoming the Ven. Guy Elsmore. THE Ven.

Pop UK bring the end of term alive in Standlake

First published on: 20th July 2016

There was dancing in the aisles as children from Standlake CE Primary School performed songs recorded with charity Pop UK.

Bishop Steven welcomed in the Lords

First published on: 20th July 2016

Bishop Steven welcomed in the Lords. Bishop of Oxford and Archbishop of Canterbury House of Lords 19th 2016 The Rt Revd Steven Croft has taken his seat in the House of Lords as Bishop of Oxford.