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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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Help prevent the spread of Ebola

First published on: 15th June 2016

Help prevent the spread of Ebola. CHURCH members are being urgently asked to pray, give and act to support people working non-stop for an end to the deadliest ever Ebola outbreak.


Making fashion fair

First published on: 15th June 2016

Making fashion fair. This year 1,131 people died and 2,500 were injured when the eight-storey Rana Plaza factory collapsed.


Meet Stephen and hear about his work supporting women in Kenya

First published on: 15th June 2016

Stephen Ngugi raises awareness of vital work to help ensure safe births in Kenya this Christmas.


Paving the way for new communities

First published on: 15th June 2016

When you pick up the keys to your new home in a new estate, the sound of diggers and cement mixers can still be heard.


Pray for those affected by worsening floods

First published on: 15th June 2016

Pray for those affected by worsening floods. AS a state of emergency has been declared in parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, people are being urged to pray for those affected by rising flood waters in the Thames Valley.


Raymond Blanc shows children how to eat well

First published on: 15th June 2016

Raymond Blanc shows children how to eat well. CELEBRITY chef Raymond Blanc was set to be the top speaker at an event at a food conference at St Mary's CE School, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire in June.


Restoration, Renovation and Revitalisation project wins Heritage Lottery Fund support

First published on: 15th June 2016

Restoration, Renovation and Revitalisation project wins Heritage Lottery Fund support. The village church of St.


Storm survivors need our prayers

First published on: 15th June 2016

Storm survivors need our prayers. THE Bishop of Oxford has called on Christians to take a long-term approach to prayer and support for the millions affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.


Technology for 'Appy' prayers

First published on: 15th June 2016

If you often find yourself saying, 'I'll say a prayer for you' and then can't remember who needed prayer and what for, there is help on the horizon!


Ten wonderful years

First published on: 15th June 2016

Ten wonderful years. SUNDAY 23 February will mark ten years since I began my role in the benefice, serving a local community that is overlooked by the Ivinghoe Beacon, writes Tracey Doyle .

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