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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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Over half a million pounds of energy hardship grants

First published on: 4th January 2023

Churches in the Thames Valley have been awarded grants from the Diocese of Oxford to help with rising energy costs and opening Warm Hubs.


Christmas messages from the bishops

First published on: 22nd December 2022

Christmas messages from the bishops in the diocese will be broadcast on Christmas morning on local BBC Radio.


Churches awarded over £143,000 for community projects

First published on: 20th December 2022

The Development Fund has awarded grants to nine churches to support a range of local church and community projects including a live nativity procession, Parish Nurse, and toddler group for adoptive and foster families.


A church community for adults with additional needs

First published on: 14th December 2022

Every Tuesday 20-30 adults of all ages gather with their carers at Greyfriars Church, Reading, for and evening of worship.


New Chair of Diocesan Advisory Committee

First published on: 12th December 2022

Abigail Lloyd joins the diocese as Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.


Support for asylum seekers in West Oxfordshire

First published on: 9th December 2022

Churches in Witney have joined together to support newly arrived asylum seekers, Bishop Gavin shares his reflections from a visit to meet and hear from the asylum seekers.


World mission with the Diocese of Växjö

First published on: 7th December 2022

The Ven Christine Allsopp shares her reflections on a recent visit to the Diocese of Växjö, Sweden.


School Chaplaincy in Woodstock

First published on: 5th December 2022

The Chaplaincy programme at the Marlborough Church of England School serves young people in Woodstock and the surrounding villages.


Communities for Ukraine with Citizens UK

First published on: 2nd December 2022

Hannah Ling, Social Justice Adviser, shares reflections on the work with Citizens UK supporting Ukrainian refugees through the Homes for Ukraine scheme.


An eco-friendly Christmas

First published on: 29th November 2022

Tips on reducing plastic waste with your Christmas wreath this year.

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