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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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New Resourcing Hub receives Church Commissioners' funding to grow intercultural mission and ministry

First published on: 2nd June 2021

St Paul's Church in Slough is to become a resourcing hub for the diocese, with a heart for intercultural mission and ministry


Planting trees for peace in Palestine

First published on: 27th May 2021

Hard-hitting realities of life in the Middle East were hammered home during a peace mission to plant trees on Palestinian farmland.


Inspiring Generosity and Regular Giving

First published on: 24th May 2021

Heather Graham talks to the Generous Giving Adviser about what she is doing to promote a culture of giving and generosity in church.


Recruiting key parish officer roles

First published on: 24th May 2021

New publication developed to help support the recruitment of key parish officer roles.


Diocese of Oxford declares a climate emergency

First published on: 21st May 2021

A common vision for a more Christ-like Church means care for the climate is front and centre for the Diocese of Oxford.


Pentecost Prayer Stations

First published on: 20th May 2021

St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's in Easthampstead launch outdoor prayer stations for their local schools and community in Pentecost.


Over £500,000 awarded by Development Fund

First published on: 19th May 2021

The Diocese of Oxford has announced that they will be supporting eighteen churches across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire as part of their third round of Development Fund grant awards.


Bishop of Reading speaks to ITV Meridian about cuts to international aid

First published on: 17th May 2021

Olivia Graham speaks to ITV about the government's plans to slash international aid from 0.7% of national income to 0.5%.


A new neighbourhood centre for Woodley

First published on: 14th May 2021

Builders are getting ready to start laying the foundations of a Neighbourhood Centre at Emmanuel Church, Woodley, Reading.


New support group for first time parents in Ridgeway Benefice

First published on: 14th May 2021

New support group for parents in the Ridgeway Benefice hold first meeting today.

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