New report reveals rise in church attendance
First published on: 22nd June 2022A new report shows that Easter Day churchgoing in the Diocese of Oxford has recovered to 73% of pre-pandemic levels.
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New Chaplain at Oxford Brookes University
First published on: 21st June 2022The Revd Heather Leppard has been appointed as the new Anglican Chaplain at Oxford Brookes University.
New Deacons 2022
First published on: 6th June 202232 new deacons to be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 2 July by the Bishop of Oxford.
Growing roots in Chipping Norton and Woodstock
First published on: 25th May 2022The Bishop of Oxford continues his Deanery visits with a trip to FarmED in Oxfordshire.
Awards for distinguished service to the church
First published on: 16th May 2022Four Honorary Canons installed at Christ Church Cathedral and two people admitted to The Order of St Frideswide by the Bishop of Oxford, on 14 May.
Unique Cathedral service remembers and repents historic anti-Jewish church laws
First published on: 10th May 2022Faith leaders gathered for a special service at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday 8 May marking 800 years since anti-Jewish laws were introduced by the medieval church at the Synod of Oxford in 1222.
A still small voice
First published on: 4th May 2022At over halfway through his deanery visits around the diocese, Bishop Steven joined clergy and lay people in the Cowley Deanery on Wednesday 27 April.
The Revd Dr Sally Welch appointed Diocesan Canon
First published on: 29th April 2022The Bishop of Oxford and the Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Sally Welch as Diocesan Canon.
Eco Church in Iffley
First published on: 19th April 2022The Revd Dr Nikolaj Christensen, curate at St Mary's Church, Iffley, tells us about the church's journey to net zero.
Churches awarded over £78,000 for community projects
First published on: 5th April 2022The Development Fund awards ten churches grants to support a range of projects, including a community choir and day trips for low-income families.