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Getting Messy to reach out to families

First published on: 16th December 2025

The Revd Clare Hayns, vicar of St Mary’s Church (Iffley, Rose Hill and Donnington), reflects on the first year of Messy Church and how the community taking part has grown with it.


Oxfordshire man wins national gravedigger title for second time

First published on: 28th October 2025

An Oxfordshire man has been crowned best gravedigger in the country for 2025, 11 years after his first win.


Priest-poet Esther has an Altar Ego

First published on: 22nd October 2025

Priest-poet the Revd Esther Lay is celebrating being signed by the same literary agent who represents the Poet Laureate following an award-winning year.


Al is named BBC Young Chorister of the Year

First published on: 13th October 2025

A chorister from Dorchester Abbey has won the BBC’s Young Chorister of the Year competition.


Māori scholar's posthumous degree celebrated at service

First published on: 2nd October 2025

Around 90 Māoris celebrated the achievements of a Māori princess at a service at St Andrew’s church on Sunday, the place of her burial.


Al is a finalist in Young Chorister contest

First published on: 2nd October 2025

A singer from Dorchester Abbey has been named as a finalist in the BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition.


Solar panels will give financial and eco benefits

First published on: 25th September 2025

Solar panels installed at St Mary Magdalene’s, Woodstock, a Grade II* listed church, will save the parish up to £4K a year in energy costs.


Table-top monuments part of conservation project

First published on: 24th September 2025

A church in Fulbrook is part of a conservation project to preserve stone monuments in churchyards.


Prayer, pedals and pints for Ride + Stride

First published on: 15th September 2025

Bishop Dave and Bishop Gavin clocked up almost 100 miles while visiting 44 churches on Saturday for the annual Ride + Stride historic churches fundraiser.


Blessings for new beginnings at St Mary’s, Thame

First published on: 4th September 2025

St Mary’s blessing service sends children and adults alike into new ventures with God’s encouragement.

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