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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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Exploring angels at Dorchester Abbey

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Exploring angels at Dorchester Abbey. DORCHESTER Abbey will be hosting a celebration of angels with an exhibition, interactive family themed workshops and a Celebration of Angels in Music concert.


Grand re-opening of St Mary's after £500,000 re-vamp

First published on: 3rd April 2019

The grand re-opening of St Mary Magdalene's Church in Woodstock following a £500,000 upgrade took place last month.


Help for those hit by hurricanes

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Help for those hit by hurricanes. CHURCHGOERS in the Thames Valley are being asked to assist the Diocese of North East Caribbean and Aruba, whose churches and communities have been devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.


Mission unlimited with the Mothers' Union

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Mission unlimited with the Mothers' Union. EVERYONE is welcome to join an organisation with more than four million members in 83 countries.


St James' wins national Green award

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Winning a Church Times Green Church Award was a "wow" moment for Ed Sampson, churchwarden at St James' Finchampstead.


Stoker George's World War One Grave is official for the first time

First published on: 3rd April 2019

Stoker George's World War One Grave is official for the first time. AN official war grave will be part of the Remembrance events for the first time at St Mary's, Shenley, Milton Keynes, this month.


A community choir that started with a dream

First published on: 29th March 2019

A community choir that started with a dream. It's well known that singing is good for the soul.


New Diocesan Secretary announced

First published on: 27th March 2019

New Diocesan Secretary announced. A committed Christian who has held senior roles within higher education and the national Church has been appointed as Oxford's next Diocesan Secretary.


£900,000 needed to restore Bucks church

First published on: 25th March 2019

Musket holes believed to be from a siege by Cromwell's Army are peppered a cross the door of All Saint's, Hillesden.


Crowd gathers for 'IF' launch

First published on: 25th March 2019

Crowd gathers for 'IF' launch. THE Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Andrew Proud, the Mayor, Jenny Rynn and MP Alok Sharma officially launched the 'Enough Food For Everyone - IF' campaign at St Laurence's Church last month.

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