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Churches step in as children's centres close

First published on: 22nd November 2016

Churches step in as children's centres close. by Katy Thompson AS children's centres across the UK close under Government cutbacks, the Door looks at how churches can help ensure families aren't left without important resources.

Congratulations to our new Licensed Lay Ministers

First published on: 21st November 2016

Lindsey Baker, Margaret Davison, Janet Keene and Rosalind Steel are our new Licensed Lay Ministers.

Oxford's Ofsted success

First published on: 21st November 2016

Oxford's Ofsted success. EVERYONE at the Oxford Academy was proud of the achievements that were recognised by Ofsted in a recent report.

New archdeacon for Dorchester

First published on: 16th November 2016

New archdeacon for Dorchester. The new Archdeacon of Dorchester is to be the Revd Canon Judy French, who is currently Vicar of Charlbury with Shorthampton.

Step into Narnia at Dorchester Abbey later this year

First published on: 15th November 2016

Dorchester Abbey is being transformed into Narnia for an interactive exhibition and series of events this winter.

Revd Charles Overton

First published on: 9th November 2016

Running the French National Water Lily Gardens is probably not on the mind of most ordinands as they put themselves forward for a life of ministry. But that is what the Revd Charles Overton did for three years.

New chaplain for Bishop of Oxford

First published on: 7th November 2016

New chaplain for Bishop of Oxford. Revd Paul Cowan The Bishop of Oxford has appointed a new Chaplain.

Walking for Woodstock

First published on: 2nd November 2016

Ben is so passionate about his home town and walking, he decided to complete an 83-mile sponsored trek to celebrate his 50th birthday.

A Doctor of Divinity

First published on: 1st November 2016

A Doctor of Divinity. Professor Sue Gillingham recently became the first British woman to become a Doctor of Divinity.

Advice to clergy on the Marriage of Foreign Nationals

First published on: 19th October 2016

Advice to clergy on the Marriage of Foreign Nationals. From 2 March 2015 all non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals need to be married by Superintendent Registrar's Certificate (SRC).