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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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Late night first aid at Reading Minster

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Late night first aid at Reading Minster. A SERVICE that provides first aid and advice to revellers in Reading on Friday and Saturday nights is now permanently based at the Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin.


Living well in the end times

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Living well in the end times. SCOP (Spiritual Care for Older People) is the area of work in Oxford Diocese that is devoted to ageing and faith.


Ministry for the Deaf

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Ministry for the Deaf. The Door tells the stories of some of those involved with churches that cater specifically for the deaf and hard of hearing in the Thames Valley.


Minster Vicar speaks at vigil for the people of Aleppo

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Minster Vicar speaks at vigil for the people of Aleppo. A READING Vicar was invited to speak at a vigil for the people of Aleppo organised by local Muslims yesterday.


Praise from Ofsted for St Christopher's CE School, Cowley

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Praise from Ofsted for St Christopher's CE School, Cowley. Children 'can't wait to come to school in the morning' IMPROVEMENTS at St Christopher's CE School in Oxford have been praised by Ofsted inspectors.


Sleep-out raises money for the homeless

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Sleep-out raises money for the homeless. ONE cold Friday night in December 2016 a group of Scouts, adventurers and parishioners slept out at Begbroke Church to raise money for the Church Urban Fund 2016 appeal.


Spiritual guidance for older people

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Spiritual guidance for older people. BISHOP Colin was among the gathered clergy, writers and other guests at a special choral Evensong and drinks reception at Christ Church Cathedral to launch the new Bible Reading Fellowship's Bible Reflections for Older People series.


Super troupe forms for puppet performances

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Super troupe forms for puppet performances. THE Hermitage Team in the Newbury Deanery comprises seven churches - and now one puppet team.


Travelling Home

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Travelling Home. The Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Revd Alan Wilson, with Queenie, enjoying the meal after the Travelling Home for Christmas service.


Uniting science and religion

First published on: 23rd May 2019

Uniting science and religion. SCIENCE and religion are being imaginatively brought together in the Diocese of Oxford.

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