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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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Bishop Steven takes up his staff

First published on: 18th October 2018

The beginning of Bishop Steven's ministry as Bishop of Oxford has been marked in a series of services, starting with the formal inauguration at the Cathedral.


Clergy Comings and Goings

First published on: 29th October 2018

October's Comings and Goings.


St Laurence's becomes a "small pilgrim place"

First published on: 30th October 2018

St Laurence's becomes a "small pilgrim place". St Laurence's, West Challow St Laurence's Church, West Challow.


Royal embroidery lessons in Beaconsfield

First published on: 30th October 2018

Royal embroidery lessons in Beaconsfield. Jenny is pictured at work.


Remembering the 66 Men of Grandpont

First published on: 30th October 2018

Remembering the 66 Men of Grandpont. THE lives of the First World War soldiers whose names are listed on a war memorial in Oxford's St Matthew's Church have been brought to life in a new film, The 66 Men of Grandpont 1914-1918.


Memorial for the men who died in the Didcot power station collapse

First published on: 30th October 2018

On 23 February 2016 four men lost their lives when the boiler house at Didcot A power station in South Oxfordshire unexpectedly collapsed.


Expectations of inclusion and respect

First published on: 31st October 2018

four bishops from one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England have written to 1,500 ministers setting out the bishops' expectations of inclusion and respect for all and announces a new LGBTI+ chaplaincy team.


Welcoming 12 new Licensed Lay Ministers

First published on: 3rd November 2018

Hundreds of people flocked to Oxford's Christ Church Cathedral to watch 12 people become Licensed Lay Ministers in a special service.


Listed places of worship roof repair grants - who has been successful?

First published on: 7th November 2018

Listed places of worship roof repair grants - who has been successful?. THE Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the first round of historic UK places of worship to benefit from the Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund.


Help national Christmas campaign to reach record numbers

First published on: 7th November 2018

Help national Christmas campaign to reach record numbers. The Church of England has launched its new #GodWithUs Christmas campaign.

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