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Five new lay ministers licensed at celebration service

First published on: 5th November 2024

Five new lay ministers from Buckinghamshire were licensed at a special service at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday. Louise Cook, Grace Hunting, Alexander Rees, Geoffrey Strutt and Richard Smith will now be part of the ministry teams at their respective churches.


Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees supported by drop-in sessions

First published on: 16th October 2024

For more than two years, every Wednesday a church in Oxford has opened its doors to Ukrainian refugees. Over that time more than 400 people have received the kindness of the volunteers at the Ukrainian Friendship Centre.


Making a splash for creation    

First published on: 9th October 2024

A river blessing, conducted by Bishop Gavin, took place at St Mary’s Church in Witney this week as part of their Creationtide service.


Sharp shooting with a super soaker

First published on: 19th September 2024

Bishop Gavin uses a super soaker to bless Holy Trinity church in Woodgreen


Musician minister’s melody making 

First published on: 12th September 2024

The Revd Debbie Lord was inspited by her travels during her three-month sabbatical to write creation worship songs.


Church is bats about wildlife and history

First published on: 5th September 2024

A bat walk is the latest in a series of events marking the 150th anniversary of a major reordering of St Laurence’s Church in Caversfield.


David has served his community for 60 years

First published on: 29th August 2024

David’s calling to serve the church has been lifelong. Now, aged 92, he is celebrating 60 years as a Licensed Lay Minister, taking services and preaching in churches in the Diocese of Oxford.


If you go down to church today, you’re in for a big surprise...

First published on: 17th July 2024

If you go down to church today, you’re in for a big surprise….. zip wiring teddies!


Fire juggler launches 150th anniversary celebrations

First published on: 13th June 2024

A fire juggler helped to launch the 150th anniversary celebrations at St Laurence’s church in Caversfield, Bicester. The performer was part of the Pentecost all-age service which is part of the programme of outdoor services during the summer months.


Church delivers its 200,000th meal for those in need

First published on: 13th June 2024

Set up in the pandemic to ensure exhausted medical staff had a decent meal at the end of a long day, Meals from Marlow has served its 200,000th meal.

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