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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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Terry Landsbert, RIP

First published on: 18th April 2018

Terry Landsbert, RIP. THE death has been announced of Terry Landsbert, who was diocesan secretary from 1982 until his retirement in 1998.


Bishops pledge to End Hunger Fast

First published on: 9th April 2018

Senior diocesan staff are joining End Hunger Fast and going hungry for 24 hours in a campaign to end food poverty in the UK.


Celebrating a global wave of prayer

First published on: 9th April 2018

Celebrating a global wave of prayer. MILLIONS of people across the globe took part in the Thy Kingdom Come wave of prayer from 25 May to 4 June.


End Hunger Now' Bishop tells PM

First published on: 9th April 2018

End Hunger Now' Bishop tells PM. The Bishop of Oxford and the Revd Dr Keith Hebden presented a letter against hunger in the UK to the Prime Minister's constituency office in Witney on Wednesday 16 April.


Headteacher set to become Berkshire's new parish development advisor

First published on: 9th April 2018

A headteacher is leaving his career in education to join the mission team at the Diocese of Oxford.


Imam presents 'open letter' at synod

First published on: 9th April 2018

Imam presents 'open letter' at synod. One of Oxford's Muslim leaders visited the Diocesan Synod on 15 November 2014 to assure the Church that mainstream Muslims were making every effort to counter the beliefs and practices of Islamic State.


Thames Valley Police welcomes Helen as its new Lead Chaplain

First published on: 6th April 2018

Thames Valley Police welcomes Helen as its new Lead Chaplain. THAMES Valley Police and the Diocese of Oxford are delighted to confirm that the Revd Helen Arnold is to take up the role of Lead Chaplain.


Young people left "buzzing"

First published on: 14th March 2018

Young people left "buzzing". THERE was a huge energy from the moment that the young people and their leaders arrived, writes IAN MACDONALD, describing a recent day of listening and reflection involving Bishop Steven and teenagers from across the Diocese of Oxford as part of our common vision process.


God in the Life Of Jan Fishwick

First published on: 7th March 2018

Jan Fishwick knows only too well that for many children and adults, Christmas is not a warm family celebration.


Your chance to create an icon

First published on: 7th March 2018

Your chance to create an icon. IN January 2017, the Cathedral Education Department held an event, dedicated to icons, for adults.

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