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Seasonal signposting in the greatest story ever told

First published on: 12th December 2017

Seasonal signposting in the greatest story ever told. Yvonne Morris, our diocesan children's adviser, provides a way for families and children's workers to have chilled out conversations about the Christmas story.


Bishop calls for swift and vital improvements in computer education for young people

First published on: 8th December 2017

Bishop calls for swift and vital improvements in computer education for young people. INVESTMENT in education around Artificial Intelligence is essential for future generations, the Bishop of Oxford told the House of Lords today.


Bishops support White Ribbon Campaign

First published on: 6th December 2017

Bishops support White Ribbon Campaign. The Bishops of Oxford, Reading, Dorchester and Buckingham wear their white ribbons In the UK between a quarter and half of all women experience domestic violence.


Bishop John writes on sexuality discussions

First published on: 28th November 2017

Bishop John writes on sexuality discussions. FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS: Some supportive themes Bishop John You will be aware that the Church of England is about to enter a period of 'facilitated conversations' around the issue of same-sex relationships following the publication and recommendations of the Pilling Report earlier in the year.


Report praises the distinctive identity of St Stephen's House

First published on: 28th November 2017

Report praises the distinctive identity of St Stephen's House. THE Ministry Division of the Church of England has expressed confidence in St Stephen's House, Oxford, in an inspection report which praised the college for its "clear and distinctive identity which informs all aspects of its life".


Sue and Diana named in the Queen's Birthday Honour's list

First published on: 28th November 2017

Sue Brett and Diana Hasting have been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.


Zimbabwean choir raises the cathedral roof at the annual LLM licensing service

First published on: 13th November 2017

Eleven new Lay Ministers were licensed to serve in churches across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire on Saturday 4 November.


Around the Archdeaconries - social outreach

First published on: 6th November 2017

After three years of Around the Deaneries, we are now changing our emphasis to focus on our four Archdeaconries.


Bishop welcomes a Manifesto to Strengthen Families

First published on: 3rd November 2017

Bishop welcomes a Manifesto to Strengthen Families. THE Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Steven Croft, has welcomed the Manifesto to Strengthen Families.


Order your Advent Beatitudes course now!

First published on: 27th October 2017

Order your Advent Beatitudes course now!. As part of the Bishop of Oxford's invitation to everyone in the diocese to explore the Beatitudes, Bishop Steven has written a three-session course which can be used at Advent.

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