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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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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.


Help to make sure vulnerable children are not alone this Christmas

First published on: 15th January 2019

Help to make sure vulnerable children are not alone this Christmas. CHURCHES across Oxfordshire are inviting the local community to come together and celebrate Christingle's 50th anniversary to support The Children's Society and show vulnerable children they are not alone this Christmas.


In case you haven't finished your Christmas shopping...

First published on: 15th January 2019

In case you haven't finished your Christmas shopping.... Why not make your gifts as ethical as possible by visiting one of the many Fair Trade shops in the Diocese of Oxford? Are you still finishing your Christmas shopping? Or maybe you have are only just starting with a last-minute dash around the shops.


Maidenhead Street Angels tackle modern-day slavery

First published on: 15th January 2019

Maidenhead Street Angels tackle modern-day slavery. CHURCHES are getting together in Maidenhead to learn what they can do to tackle modern-day slavery in their area.


National funding available for science and faith related projects

First published on: 15th January 2019

National funding available for science and faith related projects. AS a priest and a practising GP working in an area known as 'Science Vale UK' applying for a Scientists in Congregations grant was an important step for the Revd Dr Jonathan Mobey.


Online Advent resources with a difference

First published on: 15th January 2019

It's nearly Advent which means Christmas is approaching quickly. Here are two unusual and brand new resources produced in this diocese.


Petition launched for a Post Office in St Mary and St John's

First published on: 15th January 2019

Petition launched for a Post Office in St Mary and St John's. AN urban church on one of the main roads into Oxford has launched an online petition calling on the Post Office to consider opening a branch in its building.


St Mary's Convent apple juice goes on sale

First published on: 15th January 2019

St Mary's Convent apple juice goes on sale. YOU'll have to act quickly if you want a bottle of the first ever apple juice produced from the orchards of St Mary's Convent in Wantage, Oxfordshire.


Volunteers join forces to resurface Hungerford's towpath

First published on: 15th January 2019

Volunteers join forces to resurface Hungerford's towpath. VOLUNTEERS from St Lawrence's Church in Hungerford and the town's community joined forces to improve the towpath along the Kennet and Avon Canal.


God in the Life of Joy Foster

First published on: 10th January 2019

Entrepreneur and athlete Joy Foster talks about sport, business, family and how she regained her faith out of tragedy.

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