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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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St Frideswide's story wins a gold medal

First published on: 8th July 2020

St Frideswide's story wins a gold medal. An illustrated children's book telling the story of Oxford's patron saint has won a gold medal in the Illumination Awards.


Archdeacon Martin to become the next Bishop of Dudley

First published on: 7th July 2020

Archdeacon Martin to become the next Bishop of Dudley. The Archdeacon of Oxford, the Ven.


Christian Aid Week: The baby bishop in the kitchen drawer

First published on: 7th July 2020

Christian Aid Week: The baby bishop in the kitchen drawer. The Rt Revd Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham had a strange entry into the world: "When I was born, dad put me straight in the kitchen drawer.


Churches urged to support Credit Unions

First published on: 7th July 2020

Churches urged to support Credit Unions. CREDIT Unions in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire are appealing for help and support from churches.


Church welcomes a visitor from Vaxjo

First published on: 7th July 2020

The Akeman Benefice, just north of Oxford, has recently been host to the Revd Julia Jonsson from our link diocese of Vaxjo in Sweden.


Electrifying new driving experience for Bishop Colin

First published on: 7th July 2020

Electrifying new driving experience for Bishop Colin. THE Bishop of Dorchester is the first Bishop in the Diocese of Oxford and possibly the Church of England to invest in an eco-friendly electric car.


Independent Case Review

First published on: 7th July 2020

Independent Case Review


Visit the historical Easter eggstravaganza at Reading Minster

First published on: 7th July 2020

Visit the historical Easter eggstravaganza at Reading Minster. TWO Easter eggs thought to be the oldest in the world are on display at Reading Minster.


Thames Valley citizens unite for a more wonderful world

First published on: 2nd July 2020

Thames Valley citizens unite for a more wonderful world. "And I think to myself, what a wonderful world." These were the words of the song that marked the start of the inaugural Citizens Thames Valley Assembly on Thursday, June 11 2020.


Five cultural shifts' needed for children, young people and families ministry

First published on: 19th June 2020

Five cultural shifts' needed for children, young people and families ministry. It's time for the Church to re-engage with children, young people and families says a new report published by the Diocese of Oxford today.

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