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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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Door man appointed new Bishop's Chaplain

First published on: 16th January 2018

Door man appointed new Bishop's Chaplain. THE new Chaplain to the Bishop of Oxford is the Revd Graham Sykes (right), who became the chairman of the Door's Editorial Support Group last year.


#GodWithUs campaign reaches 6.8m people

First published on: 25th January 2018

#GodWithUs campaign reaches 6.8m people. A NATIONAL initiative that featured videos of a High Wycombe church has been declared a huge success.


Abundant Life - Reflections on the Raising of Lazarus - a review

First published on: 12th February 2018

Abundant Life - Reflections on the Raising of Lazarus - a review. Have your say on the future of the Door With newspapers across the country changing the way they publish we also need to take a moment to look at how and why we publish the Door.


Abundant Life: order yours now

First published on: 14th February 2018

Following the success of Exploring the Beatitudes published last autumn, a new booklet written by Bishop Steven looks again at what it means to be a Christ-like Church.


Bishop of Oxford to pay tribute to martyr Thomas Cranmer

First published on: 27th February 2018

Bishop of Oxford to pay tribute to martyr Thomas Cranmer. THE Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft, will preach during a special service next month commemorating the martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, a leader of the Reformation who compiled The Book of Common Prayer still used in many churches.


On the money - rural ministry

First published on: 28th February 2018

50% of our churches are in rural areas and face unique challenges...


Grants of £2,000 for church projects

First published on: 28th February 2018

Andrew's Charitable Trust (ACT) has 20 Christian Innovation Grants of £2,000 on offer for new community projects led by local churches and Christians.


25 new Deacons ordained at Christ Church Cathedral

First published on: 28th February 2018

Bishop Andrew and Archdeacon Olivia were with the Deacons ordained to serve in Berkshire in July 2015.


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.


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.

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