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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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Funding boost for St James Church

First published on: 3rd May 2023

A Berkshire church is to share in a £351,500 heritage funding boost from the National Churches Trust. 


School Chaplaincy for deprived Inner Oxford

First published on: 10th May 2023

The Oxford Academy serves the deprived communities of Littlemore, Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys.


Contemplative practices for families help nurture everyday faith

First published on: 24th April 2023

The Diocese of Oxford launches a brand-new contemplation and reflection resource for families with young children to enjoy exploring and journeying together in faith. 


Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 20th April 2023

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: January to March 2023


Is your church's loop system working?

First published on: 2nd May 2024

Why would you go to church if you can't hear what's being said? How hearing loops can make a difference.


Al Jazeera English documentary explores faith and climate

First published on: 21st April 2023

The climate action work of the Church of England in the Thames Valley features in an inspiring new documentary from Al Jazeera English.


Journey to ministry through embroidery

First published on: 18th April 2023

The Revd Stella Fairbairn was one of the first women to be ordained in the Church of England, she was deaconed in 1987 and priested in 1994.


How Village Churches Thrive

First published on: 11th April 2023

The Revd Charles Chadwick reflects on a rural series studying the practical guide How Village Churches Thrive, ahead of this year's rural lecture.


Vocations through the lens of disability & neurodivergence

First published on: 30th April 2023

A special vocations day focused on disability and neurodivergence, featuring the Revd Tim Goode as keynote speaker.


Chinnor Churches Go Wild

First published on: 4th April 2023

Churches in the village of Chinnor, in Oxfordshire, are joined in a commitment to caring for God’s creation and the natural world.

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