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Tackling loneliness at the next Social Justice forum

First published on: 13th March 2015

Tackling loneliness at the next Social Justice forum. LONELINESS will be the theme of the next Justice Forum organised by the Diocese of Oxford's Mission in the World Group.

In search of a new Diocesan Church House

First published on: 12th March 2015

In search of a new Diocesan Church House. THE DIOCESE of Oxford is in search of a new home for its diocesan offices.

Director of Mission becomes Bishop

First published on: 5th March 2015

Director of Mission becomes Bishop. Canon Dr Michael Beasley Canon Dr Michael Beasley is to become the next Bishop of Hertford, Downing Street has announced.

Faith leaders issue a statement in light of Bullfinch case

First published on: 3rd March 2015

Faith leaders issue a statement in light of Bullfinch case. JOINT STATEMENT BY OXFORD FAITH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION OF THE SERIOUS CASE REVIEW RELATING TO THE BULLFINCH CASE Faith leaders representing the diversity of religious traditions in Oxford (under the aegis of the Oxford Council of Faiths) and civic and community leaders have come together to offer this Joint Statement following the publication of the findings of the Serious Case Review (See OSCBPressRelease3 March 2015 ).

Prayer Trail at Eton Wick

First published on: 27th February 2015

A prayer trail is helping children at Eton Wick CE First School to learn that God will listen to them wherever they are.

Is God calling you?

First published on: 26th February 2015

Turf Cutting Ceremony at a new Church school

First published on: 26th February 2015

Turf Cutting Ceremony at a new Church school. As Bicester expands a new, purpose build school is being built to serve the community.

New headteacher at North Hinksey

First published on: 19th February 2015

New headteacher at North Hinksey. Hear Amy Pearce on her first few months at North Hinksey CE Primary School in Oxford.

House of Bishops' Pastoral Letter on the 2015 General Election

First published on: 18th February 2015

House of Bishops' Pastoral Letter on the 2015 General Election. Details of the House of Bishops' Pastoral Letter, urging churches to engage with politics, can be found here.

Tracy's 1,000 mile Tour des Ecoles

First published on: 18th February 2015

Education team member Tracy Richardson plans mammoth charity bike ride around all 284 diocesan Church schools for Cancer Research.