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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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Ministering to the older generation

First published on: 4th May 2022

In the Ridgeway Benefice, Gill Thompson, a retired Maths Teacher, spends her time supporting the spiritual needs of the older generation as the first Anna Chaplain in Oxfordshire.


The Revd Dr Sally Welch appointed Diocesan Canon

First published on: 29th April 2022

The Bishop of Oxford and the Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Sally Welch as Diocesan Canon.


Growing a community garden

First published on: 27th April 2022

The Revd Pete Wheeler, vicar at St Peter's Aylesbury, shares his experience of developing a community garden and how you can too.


Growing Hope for families in High Wycombe

First published on: 27th April 2022

New local charity Growing Hope is providing a vital service offering free therapy for children, young people and their families to enable them to flourish.


A baptism in the Thames

First published on: 20th April 2022

Two brave young people from the Minecraft group are baptised in the River Thames, the first full immersion baptism at St Michael's for at least 50 years.


Eco Church in Iffley

First published on: 19th April 2022

The Revd Dr Nikolaj Christensen, curate at St Mary's Church, Iffley, tells us about the church's journey to net zero.


Royal Maundy money honour for members of diocese

First published on: 13th April 2022

Queen honours six people in the Diocese of Oxford in recognition of the significant contribution they have made to their communities.


A family of families

First published on: 13th April 2022

During the pandemic, the Toddler Drop-In ministry team at St John the Baptist kept in touch with local families via weekly doorstep conversations.


The Bishop of Oxford visits Bicester eco-town

First published on: 11th April 2022

Bishop Steven visited the Bicester & Islip Deanery, meeting clergy and local lay leaders and visiting the Elmsbrook eco-town and Park Farm.


Church refurb as a catalyst for community welcome

First published on: 6th April 2022

When refurbishing Hazlemere Church the leadership team used the opportunity to think about how they could create a more missional space.

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