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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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Hundreds offer support and homes to Ukrainian refugees

First published on: 22nd March 2022

The Diocese of Oxford is partnering with Citizens UK to resettle 50 Ukrainian refugees across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.


Diocesan Synod “ March 2022

First published on: 18th March 2022

Diocesan Synod members gather online for the first meeting of 2022, looking at Personal Discipleship Plans and Living in Love and Faith.


Rest and recover with a Greenhouse

First published on: 16th March 2022

Over the last few months, four different Greenhouses have been launched to support the growth of new worshipping communities.


Portraits of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge displayed publicly for the first time

First published on: 16th March 2022

Photos by Paolo Roversi to mark the Duchess' 40th birthday to be displayed at St James the Less Pangbourne, Reading Museum, Wardlaw Museum and Oriel Môn.


Jericho Youth Choir

First published on: 15th March 2022

With the support of the Development Fund, St Barnabas, Oxford, establishes a youth choir to boost engagement with young people.


Combating fast fashion and bridging cultures

First published on: 9th March 2022

Maria Skoyles used her experience as a textile designer to develop the Dorcas Dress Project, helping empower the voiceless in the fashion industry.


Spiritual renewal in Reading

First published on: 8th March 2022

Bishop Steven travelled to the largest deanery in the diocese to join clergy, lay leaders and PCCs for a day of listening, learning and community visits.


Bishop Steven in Sonning

First published on: 7th March 2022

On Tuesday 1 March, Bishop Steven joined clergy and lay people in the Sonning Deanery for a day of listening and learning.


Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 4th March 2022

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford for December 2021 to February 2022.


Livestreaming in West Downland

First published on: 2nd March 2022

As lockdown restrictions eased, those who were still housebound or apprehensive missed out on joining in worship when services weren't available online.

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