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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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Cutteslowe Community Larder

First published on: 10th February 2021

The Revd Tom Murray speaks to the BBC about Cutteslowe's Community Larder, a food event for members of charity SOFEA.


Curate takes worship digital to help support the children of his parish

First published on: 15th February 2021

The Rev. Kevin Colyer has discovered a great new way to engage and get to know the younger members of his congregation through digital worship and the computer game, Minecraft.


The Ben Field verdict

First published on: 16th July 2023

Following a painstaking investigation by Thames Valley Police and a lengthy trial at Oxford Crown Court, Ben Field was found guilty of the murder of Peter Farquhar.


ODBE schools 'twin' with schools in South India to help tackle the climate crisis

First published on: 18th February 2021

The Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE) launches a new initiative, The School Twinning Programme, in partnership with the United Society for Partners in the Gospel (USPG) and the Church of South India, in response to the climate emergency.


Bells for those lost in the Cataraqui shipwreck of 1845

First published on: 18th February 2021

St Nicholas church, Tackley, commemorate the 42 souls lost in the Cataraqui shipwreck of 1845 by tolling the funeral bells.


Islip tribute to local heroes

First published on: 18th February 2021

The community of Islip are brightening up people's lockdown walks by hand making models in tribute to their local key workers.


Taking Climate Action in the Benefice of Witney

First published on: 18th February 2021

The rector of the Witney Benefice meets the local MP to discuss their cares and concerns on environmental issues and climate action.


Bucks Bee Club is a Hive of Activity

First published on: 18th February 2021

A Buckinghamshire church's weekly bee club has made quite a buzz with the younger members of the All Saints' Coleshill congregation.


Bishops and church leaders lend support to Give Hope campaign

First published on: 24th February 2021

The Rt Revds Dr Steven Croft, Alan Wilson and Olivia Graham join other church leaders to combat misinformation about the vaccine programme.


Clergy Comings and Goings

First published on: 24th February 2021

The Revds Brian and Peggy Ludlow were jointly appointed Associate Minister in January A look back at the comings and goings in the last three months.

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