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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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Remembering the Hungerford 'tragedy' 30 years later

First published on: 15th May 2019

Remembering the Hungerford 'tragedy' 30 years later. A SPECIAL church service marked the 30 th anniversary of the horrific Hungerford shootings.


Rural Issues in the Election

First published on: 15th May 2019

This election I will be looking for a government who will pay attention to rural needs


Saving our children's centres

First published on: 15th May 2019

Saving our children's centres. THE Door looks at a project that has seen churches play a major role in protecting children's centres in Oxfordshire despite government cutbacks.


School builds links between Wooburn Green in Bucks and Nakuru in Kenya

First published on: 15th May 2019

School builds links between Wooburn Green in Bucks and Nakuru in Kenya. STRONG links have been built up between St Paul's Church of England Combined School in Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire, and the Walk Centre church and school in Nakuru, Kenya.


School's Bible service brings an impromptu audience

First published on: 15th May 2019

School's Bible service brings an impromptu audience. A SCHOOL is being held up as a shining example after organising their own service of worship and bible-giving ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral.


Supporting Medic Assist International

First published on: 15th May 2019

Supporting Medic Assist International. by Claire Barratt Two members of Church House Oxford staff, Caroline Todd and Claire Barratt, recently visited the Embo Community in KwaZuluNatal, South Africa as part of a volunteer team with the charity Medic Assist International.


Trainee LLM joins in bringing the Bible alive for children

First published on: 15th May 2019

Trainee LLM joins in bringing the Bible alive for children. OXFORDSHIRE-based trainee Licensed Lay Minister, Rosemary Sandbach, (pictured right) renewed her love of children's work with a placement at REinspired.


Turn peas into profit this Harvest

First published on: 15th May 2019

AS HARVEST approaches, Christian Aid is urging Christians to help farmers like Frank (pictured right) from Malawi.


Whatever You Do - Sam Partington

First published on: 15th May 2019

Whatever You Do - Sam Partington. Church on Sunday can feel worlds away from our day-to-day lives.


Yellow Braces 2017 proves an absolute "knockout" of fun, faith and community

First published on: 15th May 2019

Yellow Braces 2017 proves an absolute "knockout" of fun, faith and community. THE Diocesan Youth Camp Yellow Braces was a glorious weekend of faith, fun and community at the Hill End Outdoor Centre near Oxford.

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