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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 07824 906 839) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Is your church's loop system working?

First published on: 2nd May 2023

Why would you go to church if you can't hear what's being said? How hearing loops can make a difference.


Vocations through the lens of disability & neurodivergence

First published on: 30th April 2023

A special vocations day focused on disability and neurodivergence, featuring the Revd Tim Goode as keynote speaker.


Community of St Frideswide is drawing to an end

First published on: 28th April 2023

Though valuable for a season and for those involved, the end of the 2022/23 academic year is the appropriate time for the project to be brought to an end.


First Intercultural Mission Conference in the Church of England

First published on: 28th April 2023

Over 100 church leaders gathered on Wednesday 26 April to worship and learn together for the first-ever Intercultural Mission Conference in the Church of England.


Church and community projects awarded over £198k

First published on: 27th April 2023

13 parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects.


Contemplative practices for families help nurture everyday faith

First published on: 24th April 2023

The Diocese of Oxford launches a brand-new contemplation and reflection resource for families with young children to enjoy exploring and journeying together in faith. 


Al Jazeera English documentary explores faith and climate

First published on: 21st April 2023

The climate action work of the Church of England in the Thames Valley features in an inspiring new documentary from Al Jazeera English.


Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 20th April 2023

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: January to March 2023


Journey to ministry through embroidery

First published on: 18th April 2023

The Revd Stella Fairbairn was one of the first women to be ordained in the Church of England, she was deaconed in 1987 and priested in 1994.


How Village Churches Thrive

First published on: 11th April 2023

The Revd Charles Chadwick reflects on a rural series studying the practical guide How Village Churches Thrive, ahead of this year's rural lecture.

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