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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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Christmas tree festival doubles in size

First published on: 15th January 2019

Christmas tree festival doubles in size. A Christmas tree festival at St Peter & St Paul's, Newport Pagnell has doubled in size this year with 51 contributors.


Christian Aid's Christmas appeal focuses on peace

First published on: 15th January 2019

Christian Aid's Christmas appeal focuses on peace. Carols, songs and Christmas cards all use the image of 'peace on earth,' but our world is far from peaceful for many.


Bucks priest hailed a "modern day worthy"

First published on: 15th January 2019

Bucks priest hailed a "modern day worthy". AN 'inspiring' priest was amused to be paired with the Queen in a booklet about an exhibition of 'worthies' at Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.


Bishop Andrew officially opens brand new St Nicolas Centre in Earley

First published on: 15th January 2019

Bishop Andrew officially opens brand new St Nicolas Centre in Earley. MORE than 400 people celebrated the grand opening of the new St Nicolas Centre in Earley, Reading on Saturday.


Bicester's extraordinary women

First published on: 15th January 2019

Bicester's extraordinary women. BICESTER'S extraordinary women were the theme of a Heritage Open Day held at St Edburg's Church on Saturday (September 8).


Anna Clarke

First published on: 15th January 2019

Anna Clark has joined St John the Baptist's, Caversham, as their children and families outreach worker at an exciting time.


Summer school builds interfaith understanding

First published on: 24th January 2019

Summer school builds interfaith understanding. CHRISTIANS and Muslims live together for a week at a summer school that aims to help faith leaders from different backgrounds understand and connect with each other.


Reconciliation: the struggle at the end of conflict?

First published on: 24th January 2019

As we prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day in November, Joan van Emden reflects on reconciliation and war.


Over 800 attend 'Pandemonium in the Park' in Chipping Norton

First published on: 24th January 2019

People of all ages came to The Common to join in the first ever Pandemonium in the Park for a free afternoon of fun.


Holiday clubs for the elderly

First published on: 24th January 2019

Holiday clubs for the elderly. THOUSANDS of children are enjoying holiday clubs run by churches this summer.

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