See Archdeacon Martin explain his new role
First published on: 17th July 2013See Archdeacon Martin explain his new role. The Ven.
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St Laurence's CE School flying high
First published on: 17th July 2013PUPILS from St Laurence School, Warborough, near Wallingford in Oxfordshire were excited to witness a helicopter landing on their school playing field on Friday morning. The helicopter, a Merlin, from nearby RAF Benson, paid a surprise visit arranged by Headteacher, Nicole Cooper. The three man crew stayed for two hours, allowing all the children and staff the opportunity to explore inside, sit in the cockpit and to try on helmets and uniform.
Which are the UK's favourite churches?
First published on: 17th July 2013People drawn from the world of politics, entertainment, journalism and academia nominate their favourite churches.
Pilgrimage celebrates Newman
First published on: 2nd July 2013While John Henry Newman's connections with Oxford are well known, there is less awareness of his associations with north Oxfordshire.
Bishop's Garden open for visitors
First published on: 10th June 2013The Bishop's garden at 27 Linton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UL will be open for charity under the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 30th June from 2 - 5 p.m. This is a joint opening together with the garden at 13 Belbroughton Road, and admission for the combined gardens is £3.50, children free. There will be refreshments for sale at the Bishop's House, in aid of our link diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman. Both are lovely gardens and are well worth a visit. It will be the last time that the Bishop's garden will be open to the public under the NGS, so do come!
Book now for CS Lewis festival
First published on: 10th June 2013MEMBERS of Holy Trinity, Headington are finalising the details of a Jubilee Festival to commemorate their most famous former parishioner.
Building dams in the hot sun
First published on: 10th June 2013As the UK attempts to recover from the devastating effects of flooding and freezing temperatures, Thelma Ntini is working hard to bring vital water supplies to rural areas of Zimbabwe where there has not been heavy rainfall in a decade.
Diocesan Registrar named Times Lawyer of the Week
First published on: 10th June 2013CONGRATULATIONS to our Diocesan Registrar the Revd Canon John Rees who was named Times Lawyer of the Week shortly before playing a major role in the enthronement of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.
God in the Life Of Nicola Blackwood
First published on: 10th June 2013Nicola Blackwood MP talks about her Christian faith and how it influenced her journey as she unexpectedly swapped a world of music for the House of Commons.
Special guest for ordination anniversary
First published on: 5th June 2013Special guest for ordination anniversary. AS the Door was going to press the Cowley deanery was set to receive a visit from a prestigious visitor.