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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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Has science killed God?

First published on: 15th May 2019

Has science killed God?. THAT is the question that will launch a lecture series organised by All Saints' Church in Faringdon this month.


Summer holiday fun for children

First published on: 15th May 2019

Summer holiday fun for children. ALMOST 50 holiday clubs gave children the chance to have fun and learn about the Christian faith at churches in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire over the summer holidays.


More than 400 people join Interfaith Friendship Walk

First published on: 15th May 2019

More than 400 people join Interfaith Friendship Walk. More than 400 people joined Oxford's Annual Interfaith Friendship Walk on Thursday 29 June 2017.


Almost 400 children take part in "Love Is" 2017

First published on: 15th May 2019

Almost 400 children take part in "Love Is" 2017. A TOTAL of almost 400 children took part in the Oxford Diocese's Schools' Departments "Love Is" services as the summer term drew to an end.


Bishop considers the appliance of science

First published on: 15th May 2019

CHRISTIANS must think seriously about the implications of developments in artificial intelligence (AI).That is the message from the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, as he joins the Government's Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. AI is a relatively new field where machines develop some of the qualities of the human mind.


Bishop Steven joins faith meeting to condemn Finsbury Mosque attack

First published on: 15th May 2019

Bishop Steven joins faith meeting to condemn Finsbury Mosque attack. MORE than 60 people of all faiths and none joined together in solidarity at Oxford's Central Mosque today.


Blessing a new building project

First published on: 15th May 2019

On Sunday 16th July Bishop Steven came to The Church of the Holy Spirit, Bedgrove, Aylesbury to bless a new building project.


The Channel and back again charity swim

First published on: 15th May 2019

The Channel and back again charity swim. A TEAM of swimmers from St John the Baptist Church in Cookham Dean challenged themselves to swim the distance of the Channel and back for charity.


Children get reflective with Prayer Spaces for Schools

First published on: 15th May 2019

INTERACTIVE prayer spaces gave children at Leafield CE Primary School in West Oxfordshire the chance to take time out, reflect and pray towards the end of the summer term.


Churches working in partnership on the environment

First published on: 15th May 2019

Partnering with other people in care for creation can be an important part of a church's witness and outreach.

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