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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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Church a-spires to connect to the web

First published on: 19th March 2019

Church a-spires to connect to the web. CHURCH spires could play a key role in bringing Wi-Fi, broadband and mobile access to rural areas through a new agreement between the Church of England and the Government.


Even more Church schools celebrate 'Outstanding' success

First published on: 19th March 2019

Even more Church schools celebrate 'Outstanding' success. ANOTHER 28 of our Church schools have been awarded special plaques to celebrate being classified as Outstanding by SIAMS.


"Fabulous" re-ordering turns St Luke's in to a fantastic facility

First published on: 19th March 2019

"Wow, this is fabulous," said one homeless person at a community lunch at the refurbished St Luke's Church in Maidenhead.


Finding loving homes for children in care

First published on: 19th March 2019

Finding loving homes for children in care. FOR Elizabeth and Timothy Webber the amazing example of a Romanian orphanage, where children were truly happy because they were loved, inspired them to become adoptive parents.


Foodbank's anniversary highlights growing poverty

First published on: 19th March 2019

Foodbank's anniversary highlights growing poverty. The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft will be the guest of honour at the Community Emergency Foodbank's 10th-anniversary party.


Christ Church Oxford's new music man

First published on: 19th March 2019

Christ Church Oxford's new music man. CHRIST Church Oxford and the Faculty of Music at Oxford University are delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Grahl as the new organist at Christ Church Cathedral.


"Join the Revolution!" "Yes, but which one?"

First published on: 19th March 2019

The Revd Leighton Thomas describes how the Order of St Francis was created in a time of depression and revolution in Europe.


Oxford faith groups unite to fund a new Ark

First published on: 19th March 2019

Chaplains from Oxford colleges and faith groups across the city have raised £3,850 to support Oxford's Jewish Congregation.


New Holy Habits resources for churches

First published on: 19th March 2019

A new Holy habits discipleship series published by the Bible Reading Fellowship.


Oxford pupil wins a prize in the national Cranmer awards contest

First published on: 19th March 2019

Oxford pupil wins a prize in the national Cranmer awards contest. A PUPIL at Oxford's Magdalen College School, Orlando Riviere, has won a top prize in the Cranmer Awards, a national competition which has taken place annually since 1989.

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