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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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Bells to chime after 25 years of silence

First published on: 27th May 2014

Villagers are set to celebrate the return of their historic church bells in a service of re-dedication at St Etheldreda's, Horley.


End food poverty now, Bishop John asks PM

First published on: 27th May 2014

End food poverty now, Bishop John asks PM. The Bishop of Oxford and 'End Hunger Fast' campaigner, the Revd Dr Keith Hebden, met the Prime Minister David Cameron this weekend to press for an end to food poverty.


Sowing the seeds for better mental health

First published on: 27th May 2014

Sowing the seeds for better mental health. FOR Charlie Powell horticulture provided a welcome respite from the hectic world of PR and advertising she used to work in.


Cheers to the Witney Beer Fest

First published on: 16th May 2014

Cheers to the Witney Beer Fest. CONGRATULATIONS to the Revd Graham Sykes who won the home brewing contest at the third Witney Beer Festival last month.


The future of leadership

First published on: 16th May 2014

The future of leadership. Shaping confident, collaborative leadership is the 2014 Living Faith strand.


Around the Deaneries: Oxford

First published on: 15th May 2014

Around the Deaneries: Oxford. THE Oxford Deanery is a varied one with a range of traditions from St Ebbe's and St Aldate's at the low church end, through to St Mary Magdalene at the high church end.


Coffee venue in Lower Caversham

First published on: 15th May 2014

Mayor of Reading Councillor Marian Livingston was among the first to sample the delights of Lower Caversham's new cafe - The 3Cs.


God in the Life Of a Mothers' Union President

First published on: 15th May 2014

God in the Life Of a Mothers' Union President. THE Mothers' Union is an organisation with a strong prayer and campaigning base that works around the world empowering families and communities.


Mission in Action

First published on: 15th May 2014

From Messy Churches for toddlers to listening cafes, outreach projects and one-off celebrations, churches have been using Mission Fund grants in exciting ways.


Diocese joins in Low Carbon Oxford – 60 vicarages get money saving solar panels

First published on: 14th May 2014

Diocese joins in Low Carbon Oxford - 60 vicarages get money saving solar panels. THE Diocese of Oxford has become a member of Low Carbon Oxford as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the Church is doing its bit for the planet.

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