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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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Shenanigans and malarkey at Yellow Braces

First published on: 2nd September 2019

Where can you find a concept as amazing as Gniyllub combined with DIY Olympics, water volleyball and a host of other fun shenanigans and malarkey?


The Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy

First published on: 21st August 2019

Following the announcement by Christ Church this evening, the Bishop of Oxford has issued a statement.


Summer celebration as St Leonard's receives funding boost

First published on: 14th August 2019

A Buckinghamshire church is to receive a £20,000 National Churches Trust Cornerstone Grant for repairs to its roof, masonry, guttering and downpipes.


Revd Jen joins the College of Preachers

First published on: 12th August 2019

Revd Jen joins the College of Preachers. THE Revd Jen Brown says she is excited to have been appointed Director of Training for the College of Preachers.


It's time to limber up for the Ride and Stride

First published on: 9th August 2019

It's time to limber up for the Ride and Stride. Ride + Stride is the major annual fundraising activity for Historic Churches Trusts across the UK.


New Director of New Congregations appointed

First published on: 5th August 2019

New Director of New Congregations appointed. THE Revd Will Donaldson has been appointed to oversee an ambitious plan to grow up to 750 new congregations in the Diocese of Oxford.


Olivia Graham named Bishop of Reading

First published on: 4th August 2019

The Queen has approved the appointment of the Venerable Olivia Graham, the Archdeacon of Berkshire, as the next Bishop of Reading.


Come and Meet Each Other

First published on: 2nd August 2019

Come and Meet Each Other. Raised voices and raucous laughter show that people who go to CAMEO at St Mary's, Thatcham, are having a great time.


Growing a new church on Great Western Park

First published on: 31st July 2019

Growing a new church on Great Western Park. New communities are springing up across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes with a population the size of Edinburgh expected to move into the Diocese over the next 15 years.


Appointing the next Bishop of Reading

First published on: 24th July 2019

Appointing the next Bishop of Reading. Bishop Andrew retired at Easter and his farewell service took place at Reading Minster on Wednesday 1 May.

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