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UNDER 18s WORKER

We are looking to appoint one full time (or two part time) worker (s) to work with our under 18s.. This is a full time role but could be two half time positions which can be split according to experience e.g. 0-10s and 11s-18s or church-based and community-based.  More details and a job description can be found here.

CAP 10 YEAR CELEBRATION - 7TH SEPTEMBER AT 4.30PM

Location: Headington Baptist Church, 78 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford OX3 9HW. Please RSVP by Sunday 1st September here 

SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER

We are welcoming the Bishop to our service of Holy Communion at 10.30 - come and join us!

SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

Reminder: restriction on parking in the area as it is the Oxford Family Triathlon

ST MATTHEW'S DAY GARDEN PARTY - SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2.30PM TO 4.30PM. MESSY CHURCH 3.00PM TO 4.00PM

Please bring items for the tombola and any costume jewellery in advance - boxes are at the back of church to collect them. We already have plenty of books for the bookstall!  Tombola prizes could be any small items such as bottles/cartons/jars of food or drink; bars of chocolate, small packs of sweets or toiletries.  Anything you would be delighted to win when you buy 5 tickets for £1 and get a 1 in 5 chance of winning!  

We also need people to sign up to help - list at the back of church. Any questions please ask Carolyn or Jackie directly or contact them via the church office.

COMMUNITY LUNCH WITH THE LAW - THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

Just to let you know that the community police officer Ryan is coming to lunch with us on this date and also bringing equipment to do bike marking. If you haven’t met Ryan this could be a good chance.

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.

HELPING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

We want to build on our intergenerational focus as a church.  Moving forward into the Autumn term please consider assisting a leader with an under 18's group once next term.  No planning, experience or leading required. There is no age limit to being a helper!  In order to keep the provision for 0-18s as often as we would like, we need more help. Please contact Jo via the church office if you are interested.

COMMUNITY LUNCH

We are in need of someone to make soup for this event on a regular or an occasional basis. The soup needs to be vegetarian and it can be delivered cool or frozen. If you could help once a month or once a term, please contact Carolyn vie the church office.

ST MUNGO'S HOMELESS CHARITY'S 'SOMEWHERE SAFE TO STAY' PROJECT

St Mungo’s supports people to move on from homelessness into longer-term accommodation. Many clients have lost their homes for different reasons and are ready to move into private rented accommodation. They often face discrimination from landlords due to claiming benefits although the housing element of universal credit can be paid directly to the landlord, so the rent is guaranteed. St Mungo’s can also provide ongoing support to ensure that there are no issues.

If you know any landlords or people with a room to rent in their home who would be open to working with a charity to provide rooms to rent, please contact Kirsty via the church office.

LAURA'S BLOG

Find out more about our Pioneer Mission Worker and her reflections on ministry by signing up for her blog here.

The Young Adults' group has its own Facebook page here and on Instagram here: please like and share or follow, depending on the platform!

FIRST AIDER NEEDED

We are in need of a couple of first aiders in our church family. Training will be organised and provided!

Please consider whether this is something you can offer.

 

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