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Taking Climate Action in the Benefice of Witney

First published on: 18th February 2021

The rector of the Witney Benefice meets the local MP to discuss their cares and concerns on environmental issues and climate action.


Islip tribute to local heroes

First published on: 18th February 2021

The community of Islip are brightening up people's lockdown walks by hand making models in tribute to their local key workers.


Bells for those lost in the Cataraqui shipwreck of 1845

First published on: 18th February 2021

St Nicholas church, Tackley, commemorate the 42 souls lost in the Cataraqui shipwreck of 1845 by tolling the funeral bells.


ODBE schools 'twin' with schools in South India to help tackle the climate crisis

First published on: 18th February 2021

The Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE) launches a new initiative, The School Twinning Programme, in partnership with the United Society for Partners in the Gospel (USPG) and the Church of South India, in response to the climate emergency.


Curate takes worship digital to help support the children of his parish

First published on: 15th February 2021

The Rev. Kevin Colyer has discovered a great new way to engage and get to know the younger members of his congregation through digital worship and the computer game, Minecraft.


Cutteslowe Community Larder

First published on: 10th February 2021

The Revd Tom Murray speaks to the BBC about Cutteslowe's Community Larder, a food event for members of charity SOFEA.


Festival of Interests, St Peter & St Paul, Great Missenden

First published on: 10th February 2021

Members of St Peter and St Paul's congregation arrange a series of online activities to keep the community in touch during the pandemic.


St Paul's Wokingham provide local NHS staff with practical and spiritual support

First published on: 8th February 2021

St Paul's Wokingham offer up prayer, thanks and care packages for Royal Berkshire Hospital staff.


Maidenhead curate joins the battle against Covid-19

First published on: 5th February 2021

First year curate, Phyl Sopp, has been interviewed by the Church Times and BBC Radio Berkshire, discussing how she is playing her part in the battle against Covid-19.


Prayer for the Nation

First published on: 4th February 2021

As the UK's Covid-19 death toll sadly passes 100,000, the bishops from the Diocese of Oxford reflect on how we can pray for our nation.

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