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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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Welcoming 12 new Licensed Lay Ministers

First published on: 3rd November 2018

Hundreds of people flocked to Oxford's Christ Church Cathedral to watch 12 people become Licensed Lay Ministers in a special service.


Expectations of inclusion and respect

First published on: 31st October 2018

four bishops from one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England have written to 1,500 ministers setting out the bishops' expectations of inclusion and respect for all and announces a new LGBTI+ chaplaincy team.


Memorial for the men who died in the Didcot power station collapse

First published on: 30th October 2018

On 23 February 2016 four men lost their lives when the boiler house at Didcot A power station in South Oxfordshire unexpectedly collapsed.


Remembering the 66 Men of Grandpont

First published on: 30th October 2018

Remembering the 66 Men of Grandpont. THE lives of the First World War soldiers whose names are listed on a war memorial in Oxford's St Matthew's Church have been brought to life in a new film, The 66 Men of Grandpont 1914-1918.


Royal embroidery lessons in Beaconsfield

First published on: 30th October 2018

Royal embroidery lessons in Beaconsfield. Jenny is pictured at work.


St Laurence's becomes a "small pilgrim place"

First published on: 30th October 2018

St Laurence's becomes a "small pilgrim place". St Laurence's, West Challow St Laurence's Church, West Challow.


Clergy Comings and Goings

First published on: 29th October 2018

October's Comings and Goings.


Bishop Steven takes up his staff

First published on: 18th October 2018

The beginning of Bishop Steven's ministry as Bishop of Oxford has been marked in a series of services, starting with the formal inauguration at the Cathedral.


More support for our historic churches

First published on: 18th October 2018

A comment from Stephen Dawson.


Baptism - it's all about the welcome

First published on: 17th October 2018

Baptism - it's all about the welcome. New baptism research and resources are having an impact nationally on church growth.

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