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Bishop Colin prays for new PM

First published on: 13th July 2016

Bishop Colin prays for new PM. The Acting Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, said: "I'd like to extend my congratulations and best wishes to the Rt Hon.


Theresa May celebrates as Holyport CE Primary School joins ODST

First published on: 13th July 2016

Theresa May celebrates as Holyport CE Primary School joins ODST. THE Rt Hon.


Legal ceremony brings Bishop Steven a step closer

First published on: 7th July 2016

Legal ceremony brings Bishop Steven a step closer. The new Bishop-elect of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, is a step closer taking up his office after a legal ceremony at Lambeth Palace chapel this week.


Ding dong merrily on high

First published on: 7th July 2016

Ding dong merrily on high. Ding dong merrily on high could be heard throughout Drayton in Oxfordshire for the start of a special service that saw the unveiling of a blue plaque to commemorate The Revd Francis Edward Robinson.


Boys' Brigade awards in Bloxham

First published on: 6th July 2016

Bloxham Boys' Brigade held their 8th annual awards evening at Jubilee Park Hall, Bloxham recently.


Celebrating the birth of Thomas Gray

First published on: 6th July 2016

Celebrating the birth of Thomas Gray. Visitors hear more about Gray's monument.


Letter from Bishop Steven

First published on: 6th July 2016

Letter from Bishop Steven. To the clergy and people of the Diocese of Oxford Dear Friends and Colleagues,Thank you for your various messages of welcome and for your prayers following the announcement of my nomination as the Bishop of Oxford.


Falling in love with Guatemala

First published on: 5th July 2016

Falling in love with Guatemala. THE Revd Mark Balfour and his wife Rosalie (pictured right) fell in love with Guatemala when they visited to see first-hand Duncan Dyason's work with Street Kids Direct.


Around the Archdeaconries - youth work

First published on: 3rd July 2016

Around the Archdeaconries - youth work. AFTER three years of Around the Deaneries, during which the Door ran a full page feature on every Deanery in the Diocese, we are now focusing on our four Archdeaconries.


A taste of pilgrimage

First published on: 2nd July 2016

The Swallowtail Pilgrimage in Chinnor gave 33 children the opportunity to visit their village's three churches this summer.

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