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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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Sleep-out raises money for the homeless

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Sleep-out raises money for the homeless. ONE cold Friday night in December 2016 a group of Scouts, adventurers and parishioners slept out at Begbroke Church to raise money for the Church Urban Fund 2016 appeal.


Praise from Ofsted for St Christopher's CE School, Cowley

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Praise from Ofsted for St Christopher's CE School, Cowley. Children 'can't wait to come to school in the morning' IMPROVEMENTS at St Christopher's CE School in Oxford have been praised by Ofsted inspectors.


Minster Vicar speaks at vigil for the people of Aleppo

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Minster Vicar speaks at vigil for the people of Aleppo. A READING Vicar was invited to speak at a vigil for the people of Aleppo organised by local Muslims yesterday.


Ministry for the Deaf

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Ministry for the Deaf. The Door tells the stories of some of those involved with churches that cater specifically for the deaf and hard of hearing in the Thames Valley.


Living well in the end times

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Living well in the end times. SCOP (Spiritual Care for Older People) is the area of work in Oxford Diocese that is devoted to ageing and faith.


Late night first aid at Reading Minster

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Late night first aid at Reading Minster. A SERVICE that provides first aid and advice to revellers in Reading on Friday and Saturday nights is now permanently based at the Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin.


An illuminating show in Great Missenden

First published on: 23rd May 2019

A son et lumiere (a sound and light show) was held at St Peter and St Paul's Church in Great Missenden last month.


Hundreds enjoy Bletchley's Christmas hog roast

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Hundreds enjoy Bletchley's Christmas hog roast. HUNDREDS of people flocked to the now annual Christmas at Melrose event in Bletchley, near Milton Keynes.


Greenham children help fund school in Ghana

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Greenham children help fund school in Ghana. A SCHOOL in Newbury has provided education for a village in the Volta region of Ghana.


Giving youngsters the space to reflect

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Giving youngsters the space to reflect. A YOUTH work organisation with a difference is offering children and teenagers in Wokingham the opportunity to reflect on issues that affect them.

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