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Church of England agrees to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement

First published on: 9th July 2018

Church of England agrees to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Breaking: Goddard amendment passes at General Synod The Bishop of Oxford says:"I am very pleased that the Church of England has agreed to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement in 2020 and to complete that disinvestment by 2023 at the latest if they are not prepared to align their plans with the Paris Agreement and a carbon zero future.


New clergy for Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

First published on: 9th July 2018

A former professional scuba diver along with teachers, lawyers, and youth workers are among the 22 people ordained deacons.


New Registrar provides legal and advice and support for churches

First published on: 9th July 2018

New Registrar provides legal and advice and support for churches. A NEW Registrar of the Diocese has been appointed to provide legal advice and support for more than 600 parishes in the Diocese of Oxford.


Bishop calls for a "radical re-imagining" of continuing education

First published on: 6th July 2018

The Bishop of Oxford has called for a "radical re-imagining" of continuing education in the UK.


Licensed Lay Ministers learn about Living Well in the End Times

First published on: 11th June 2018

The 2018 annual Licensed Lay Ministers' Conference was declared "best ever" by the Revd Dr Philip Tovey.


The Door explores how the Diocese is financed for 2017

First published on: 17th May 2018

On the money. In a new regular feature for 2017, The Door explores how the Diocese is financed.


Bishop Anthony Poggo on the development of a life-saving health centre in South Sudan

First published on: 8th May 2018

How Oxfordshire based Medic Assist International has helped provide a medical centre in an African diocese.


Children 'clip the church' in Steventon

First published on: 8th May 2018

Watch children revive the ancient tradition of clipping the church at St Michael and All Angel's, Steventon.


Weddings ministry thrives across diocese

First published on: 2nd May 2018

Weddings ministry thrives across diocese. CHURCHES in the Oxford Diocese are bucking a national trend as couples queue up to tie the knot in our historic buildings.


Around the Deaneries - Deddington

First published on: 24th April 2018

Around the Deaneries - Deddington. Deddington Deanery mixes the large town of Banbury, with pockets of severe urban deprivation with large villages and small rural towns.

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