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International inspiration

First published on: 15th May 2020

The Diocese of Oxford's diocesan links: Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa, Nandyal in the Church of South India, and Vaxjo, a diocese in the Lutheran Church of Sweden.


Revving up at Bicester Motion

First published on: 19th May 2020

For the Revd Adam Gompertz, becoming chaplain at Bicester Motion is like giving a child free rein in a toy shop.


St Mary's Church, Chipping Norton leads the way

First published on: 26th May 2020

Emma Kennedy and a team from St Mary's Chipping Norton had action plan to help their local community from the start of lockdown.


Video shows archdeaconry plans are bearing fruit

First published on: 2nd June 2020

Video shows archdeaconry plans are bearing fruit. The archdeaconry plans (links below) are ever evolving but this short video, shown at the diocesan synod on 14 November 2015 shows how some of the themes in the archdeaconry plans are beginning to bear fruit across the diocese.


Prepare to vote in the EU Referendum

First published on: 2nd June 2020

Prepare to vote in the EU Referendum. By the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher The Acting Bishop of Oxford, Rt Revd Colin Fletcher In the next few weeks, and I think almost everyone is agreed on this, we will as a country make a hugely significant decision


Marking the Week of Prayer for World Peace in Newbury

First published on: 2nd June 2020

Marking the Week of Prayer for World Peace in Newbury. CHRISTIANS attended Muslim Friday prayers and Muslims attended a Sunday church service to stand in solidarity together and to pray for greater understanding and peace in the world.


Last chance to see the 'Marks of Genius' Exhibition

First published on: 2nd June 2020

Last chance to see the 'Marks of Genius' Exhibition. THERE are just over two weeks left to check out the Marks of Genius exhibition at the new Weston Library in Oxford.


Hundreds of new boots for refugees

First published on: 2nd June 2020

Hundreds of new boots for refugees. A NEW charity launched by a Wokingham church music director is providing much-needed footwear for refugees in Calais and Dunkirk.


Tackling homelessness in the Thames Valley

First published on: 2nd June 2020

Tackling homelessness in the Thames Valley. ACTION must be taken to tackle the growing problem of homelessness and the lack of affordable housing in the Thames Valley.


Church Energy Audit Programme Launches

First published on: 2nd June 2020

Church Energy Audit Programme Launches. The diocese is helping churches access both expert energy efficiency advice tailored to their building and small grants towards implementing the advisors' energy efficiency recommendations.

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