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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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A commemoration of war in Wingrave

First published on: 15th August 2014

A commemoration of war in Wingrave. A SMILE at a solemn summer service came to our faces as we watched the children from Wingrave School sing the poignant songs from the Great War of 1914 - 18 ….


Finding love at an RE teachers' conference

First published on: 15th August 2014

Finding love at an RE teachers' conference. LUCIE Cook was not expecting to meet her future husband on an RE course for teachers from Church of England Schools.


A meeting of Lay Ministers

First published on: 15th August 2014

More than 120 Licensed Lay Ministers flocked to the idyllic Milton Hill House in Oxfordshire for their annual conference.


One step closer to the Thames Pilgrim Way

First published on: 15th August 2014

One step closer to the Thames Pilgrim Way. THE Thames Pilgrim Way is one step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to the launch of a brand new website.


Singing for fun commemorates World War 1

First published on: 15th August 2014

Singing for fun commemorates World War 1. by Jackie Rix Brown PARTICIPANTS of a regular event in Purley, near Reading, enjoyed a good old wartime sing-song to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War.


PACT is charity partner for Dorchester Festival 2015

First published on: 14th August 2014

PACT is charity partner for Dorchester Festival 2015. FAMILY support charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) has been chosen as the official charity partner of the Dorchester-on-Thames Festival 2015.


Vicars go head to head in tug-of-war

First published on: 4th August 2014

The Revd Toby Wright and the Revd Simon Kirby go head to head in the first tug of war in Witney for 50 years.


Churches show their Hunger for Justice at Christian Aid's climate weekend

First published on: 23rd July 2014

Churches show their Hunger for Justice at Christian Aid's climate weekend. ON 18-19 October, churches across the UK will act and pray together for our world.


Top award for Alana House

First published on: 22nd July 2014

A community project in Reading has scooped a top award in recognition of its work with vulnerable women.


Archbishop pays tribute to Bishop John

First published on: 16th July 2014

Archbishop pays tribute to Bishop John. The Archbishop of Canterbury paid tribute to Bishop John at the end of General Synod today.

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