If you have any items for the next edition of this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
REFRESH PROJECT
The Parish Centre is now 30 years old and is well used by many people in the community who enjoy parties, exercise groups, ballet classes and the Community Lunch, among other things. The aims of the Refresh Project are to upgrade the Parish Centre, improve the carbon footprint and make it suitable for the next 30 years of use. We would love to hear what you think and ideas you may have for the future use of the building. The work that eventually gets done will depend on the money we can raise, but at this stage we want to make sure that as many people as possible are involved in the discussions and understand the scope of what may be possible.
24 MEN OF GRANDPONT AND COLD HARBOUR 1939-45 - SUNDAY 9TH NOV TO SUNDAY 7TH NOV
A free exhibition to commemorate the men from South Oxford who are named on the St Matthew’s Second World War memorial. The Church will be open on Mondays to Saturdays 10am-12noon and Sundays 2pm-4pm
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST - SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 9-10.30AM
A morning of fellowship, food, worship and fun! Sign up at the back of church, scan the QR code or contact the office.
SAVE THE DATE - CAROL SINGING - SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER AT 5PM
Starting outside church and moving on to Pegasus Grange by 5.45pm. Invite your friends and neighbours, wrap up warmly and come to sing all your favourite carols with live musical accompaniment. If you can help serve refreshments afterwards please contact Jackie.
ANOTHER WALK IN THE OLD TESTAMENT - SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER IN CHURCH
Another Saturday morning to think about some OT ideas and texts not covered in July. Topics will include:
Singing the songs of God's people
Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly: the message of the prophets
Jesus and the Old Testament
A WALK IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
In the New Year Alex Muir will be leading a Saturday morning to get us thinking about the New Testament. Watch this space!
CHRISTMAS AT ST MATTHEW'S
Sunday 21st December: Carol Service 6pm
Tuesday 23rd December: Blue Christmas 10am-12 noon
Christmas Eve: Crib service 3.30pm
Christmas Day: Family Communion 10.30am
ST LUKE'S CHRISTMAS
Saturday 29th November: Christmas Crafts 2-4.30pm
Sunday 14th December: Carol service 4pm
CAP CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING - MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 7.30 TO 9.00PM
At St Clement’s Centre, Cross Street, OX4 1DA. If you can help beforehand and/or on the evening, please contact Emma .
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY LUNCH
Our lunch is becoming increasingly popular with over 20 guests most weeks. We now need another volunteer to join our team just once a month (or more often if you have time!) from 12.30pm to 2.00pm latest. For more information or an informal chat contact Carolyn Lloyd Davies via the office
TREASURY TEAM - CAN YOU HELP?
The treasury team needs one or two people to help with this vital work. We are looking for help in 2 areas: Stewardship and Gift Aid. Training and support are available, so if you can give a few hours of time to this, it would be much appreciated. Contact David via the church office.
ALTERNATIVE WORKSPACE
Laura is runnng a weekly "Workspace" cafe on a Monday afternoon in the Parish Centre from 2pm-5:15pm. The idea is to provide an alternative workspace for students and those who work from home. There has been a positive response from the local community who seem interested in this idea!
In order to make this happen, we would need at least one volunteer to accompany Laura each week to help set up, serve drinks, wash up, and pack down . The more people we can have on the rota, the less frequently you'd need to serve! If you're interested and available to help, please could you contact Laura via the church office. Thank you in advance for considering
ST.MATTHEW'S EVENT WHATSAPP
If you would like to be part of a WhatsApp group that connects all the Events happening at St. Matthew's then please let Laura know via the church office. We'd love for this to involve everyone that is involved in organising activities at St. Matthew's so that we can continue to connect and grow the life of the church.
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If you have any items for the next edition of this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
REFRESH PROJECT
The Parish Centre is now 30 years old and is well used by many people in the community who enjoy parties, exercise groups, ballet classes and the Community Lunch, among other things. The aims of the Refresh Project are to upgrade the Parish Centre, improve the carbon footprint and make it suitable for the next 30 years of use. We would love to hear what you think and ideas you may have for the future use of the building. The work that eventually gets done will depend on the money we can raise, but at this stage we want to make sure that as many people as possible are involved in the discussions and understand the scope of what may be possible.
24 MEN OF GRANDPONT AND COLD HARBOUR 1939-45 - SUNDAY 9TH NOV TO SUNDAY 7TH NOV
A free exhibition to commemorate the men from South Oxford who are named on the St Matthew’s Second World War memorial. The Church will be open on Mondays to Saturdays 10am-12noon and Sundays 2pm-4pm
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST - SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 9-10.30AM
A morning of fellowship, food, worship and fun! Sign up at the back of church, scan the QR code or contact the office.
SAVE THE DATE - CAROL SINGING - SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER AT 5PM
Starting outside church and moving on to Pegasus Grange by 5.45pm. Invite your friends and neighbours, wrap up warmly and come to sing all your favourite carols with live musical accompaniment. If you can help serve refreshments afterwards please contact Jackie.
ANOTHER WALK IN THE OLD TESTAMENT - SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER IN CHURCH
Another Saturday morning to think about some OT ideas and texts not covered in July. Topics will include:
Singing the songs of God's people
Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly: the message of the prophets
Jesus and the Old Testament
A WALK IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
In the New Year Alex Muir will be leading a Saturday morning to get us thinking about the New Testament. Watch this space!
CHRISTMAS AT ST MATTHEW'S
Sunday 21st December: Carol Service 6pm
Tuesday 23rd December: Blue Christmas 10am-12 noon
Christmas Eve: Crib service 3.30pm
Christmas Day: Family Communion 10.30am
ST LUKE'S CHRISTMAS
Saturday 29th November: Christmas Crafts 2-4.30pm
Sunday 14th December: Carol service 4pm
CAP CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING - MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 7.30 TO 9.00PM
At St Clement’s Centre, Cross Street, OX4 1DA. If you can help beforehand and/or on the evening, please contact Emma .
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY LUNCH
Our lunch is becoming increasingly popular with over 20 guests most weeks. We now need another volunteer to join our team just once a month (or more often if you have time!) from 12.30pm to 2.00pm latest. For more information or an informal chat contact Carolyn Lloyd Davies via the office
TREASURY TEAM - CAN YOU HELP?
The treasury team needs one or two people to help with this vital work. We are looking for help in 2 areas: Stewardship and Gift Aid. Training and support are available, so if you can give a few hours of time to this, it would be much appreciated. Contact David via the church office.
ALTERNATIVE WORKSPACE
Laura is runnng a weekly "Workspace" cafe on a Monday afternoon in the Parish Centre from 2pm-5:15pm. The idea is to provide an alternative workspace for students and those who work from home. There has been a positive response from the local community who seem interested in this idea!
In order to make this happen, we would need at least one volunteer to accompany Laura each week to help set up, serve drinks, wash up, and pack down . The more people we can have on the rota, the less frequently you'd need to serve! If you're interested and available to help, please could you contact Laura via the church office. Thank you in advance for considering
ST.MATTHEW'S EVENT WHATSAPP
If you would like to be part of a WhatsApp group that connects all the Events happening at St. Matthew's then please let Laura know via the church office. We'd love for this to involve everyone that is involved in organising activities at St. Matthew's so that we can continue to connect and grow the life of the church.
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