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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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To mark World Environment Day, read an extract from the first episode of Common Ground, a new podcast hosted by Bishop Mary Gregory.
The Oxfordshire and Thames Valley Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Groups has issued a statement expressing its deep sorrow at the murder of Henry Nowak, extending heartfelt sympathy and prayers to his family, and urging calm and restraint in the wake of violent unrest in Southampton.
It was a chance to give thanks for Bishop Steven’s faithful ministry in the diocese over the past ten years, offering prayers and good wishes to both him and his wife Ann, and witness the laying down of the diocesan Pastoral Staff.
A time to “recharge spiritually and physically” ahead of a significant new season of leadership.
The special service was led by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft; the final ordination he will conduct before retiring as Bishop of Oxford later this year.
The visit highlighted the breadth of work carried out across Thames Valley Police and the important pastoral role chaplains play in supporting officers, staff and their families across the force.
training on offer from the Diocese of Oxford is strong, improving, and well placed for the future.
The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, and Imam Monawar Hussain have issued a statement expressing concern over the Oxford Union’s invitation to Tommy Robinson, calling for it to be reconsidered in the context of rising tensions between communities.
The Diocese of Oxford has publicly affirmed its support to members of the Armed Forces community across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The community came together in St Edburg’s Church to remember those who lost their lives and to support all those affected by the tragedy.