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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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Letter of Solidarity: England united, pride not prejudice

First published on: 22nd April 2026

Dave Bull, Bishop of Buckingham, Rabbi Rene Pfertzel and Julie Siddiqi, have come together to recommit to leading our communities in all we can do to love and serve our neighbours.


Lantern Marathon Challenge to shine the light on Marlow Bottom

First published on: 22nd April 2026

Marathon 26 Challenge, a creative sponsored event in support of a vision for a new community and church space


A holy moment at Eton

First published on: 21st April 2026

Bishop Dave confirmed 67 teenagers across two services, with almost 1,000 people attending to witness.


River baptisms and care home confirmation

First published on: 16th April 2026

Powerful moments of faith and celebration across the Diocese of Oxford


Development Fund grant to strengthen youth ministry at St John the Evangelist

First published on: 15th April 2026

St John the Evangelist, Woodley has been awarded a Development Fund grant to appoint a part-time Youth Minister.


St Frideswide celebrates saving £2,000 when energy prices are rising

First published on: 13th April 2026

Since St Frideswide’s Church, Water Eaton, and Spurgeon Baptist Church in Milton Keynes installed a new energy system a year ago they have reduced their gas use by 94%


Bishop Steven answers big questions on faith, communion and the world today

First published on: 9th April 2026

People across the Diocese of Oxford asked thoughtful, and sometimes difficult, questions about faith, as part of this year’s Come and See


Sanctuary and solidarity: a concert at Reading Minster to raise funds for refuge

First published on: 8th April 2026

A special evening of music and reflection will take place at Reading Minster this April, bringing together performers and audiences in an act of hope and solidarity.


£30,000 grant to support new young adult congregation at St Peter’s, Loudwater

First published on: 8th April 2026

A new Worship and Young Adults Pastor who will establish and help lead a new weekly young adults congregation, fostering engagement, discipleship, and leadership among young people aged 16–25


One Body, Many Parts: Marking Disability Awareness in September

First published on: 7th April 2026

Churches are called to reflect on what it means to live not as isolated individuals, but as an interdependent body of Christ

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