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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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Electrifying new driving experience for Bishop Colin

First published on: 7th July 2020

Electrifying new driving experience for Bishop Colin. THE Bishop of Dorchester is the first Bishop in the Diocese of Oxford and possibly the Church of England to invest in an eco-friendly electric car.


Church welcomes a visitor from Vaxjo

First published on: 7th July 2020

The Akeman Benefice, just north of Oxford, has recently been host to the Revd Julia Jonsson from our link diocese of Vaxjo in Sweden.


Churches urged to support Credit Unions

First published on: 7th July 2020

Churches urged to support Credit Unions. CREDIT Unions in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire are appealing for help and support from churches.


Christian Aid Week: The baby bishop in the kitchen drawer

First published on: 7th July 2020

Christian Aid Week: The baby bishop in the kitchen drawer. The Rt Revd Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham had a strange entry into the world: "When I was born, dad put me straight in the kitchen drawer.


Archdeacon Martin to become the next Bishop of Dudley

First published on: 7th July 2020

Archdeacon Martin to become the next Bishop of Dudley. The Archdeacon of Oxford, the Ven.


St Frideswide's story wins a gold medal

First published on: 8th July 2020

St Frideswide's story wins a gold medal. An illustrated children's book telling the story of Oxford's patron saint has won a gold medal in the Illumination Awards.


Welcoming the Revd Dr Andrea Russell

First published on: 16th July 2020

Former solicitor turned priest and theological educator, the Revd Dr Andrea Russell, has been appointed Deputy Director of Mission (formation for ministry).


COVID crisis inspires mother-and-son church bike ride

First published on: 22nd July 2020

As the COVID-crisis hit, Julia and her teenage son both needed a focus and a reason to get out of the house.


Clewer Initiative launches app designed to eradicate labour exploitation on British farms

First published on: 24th July 2020

A new app designed to help tackle labour exploitation and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sectors is being launched today by the Church of England's modern slavery initiative.


Pandemic leaves 1.1m teenagers unhappy survey reveals

First published on: 30th July 2020

Urgent action is needed to prevent a generation of children and young people from being harmed by the effects of the pandemic.

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