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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 07824 906 839) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Royal Maundy comes to Cathedral

First published on: 5th November 2013

Royal Maundy comes to Cathedral. The Queen hands Maundy money to the elderly at York Minster in 2012.


Adventurous project for youth

First published on: 23rd October 2013

Adventurous project for youth. THE challenge is on to raise £450,000 in the next year for an adventure base where thousands of youngsters can enjoy action packed activities in a Christian environment.


Around the Deaneries: Sonning

First published on: 23rd October 2013

Around the Deaneries: Sonning. The November 2013 edition of the Door dedicated a whole page to the Sonning Deanery.


Birthday surprise for vicar

First published on: 23rd October 2013

Birthday surprise for vicar. PUPILS from Stoke Goldington CE First School in Buckinghamshire organised a surprise 70th birthday party for their village vicar, who they affectionately know as Revd Janet.


Celebrating Prince George's baptism

First published on: 23rd October 2013

Celebrating Prince George's baptism. AS the world prepares to watch the baptism of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, the Church of England has produced new resources and information to help anyone who is considering getting their child Christened.


Feeding the 500,000

First published on: 23rd October 2013

Feeding the 500,000. AROUND 100 people from the Diocese and beyond packed into the St Clement's Family Centre to take part in a conference on the future of foodbanks.


New community hall opens in village church

First published on: 23rd October 2013

New community hall opens in village church. STADHAMPTON has a brand new village hall - within the ancient St John's Church.


Mother and Child

First published on: 22nd October 2013

Mother and Child. Reflection by Colin Fletcher This wonderful sculpture can be seen at Beckley Parish Church and is one my favourite pieces by the artist and sculptor Nicholas Mynheer.


Remember, remember

First published on: 22nd October 2013

Remember, remember. Thought for the month By David Winter ' Indeed an hour is coming when those who kill you will think that by doing so they are offering worship to God.


Could you help new curates develop in their new role?

First published on: 18th October 2013

Could you help new curates develop in their new role?. A NEW scheme that gives curates the chance to meet up and discuss the joys, trials, frustrations and elations of being a new minister in the Church of England is proving a success in the Oxford Diocese.

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