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 aim of the Refresh Project is to refresh the Parish Centre, to improve the carbon footprint and make it suitable for the next 30 years of use. We launched the project at our Garden Party in September and raised enough money to engage experts to look at options.
The initial stage of technical preparation for the Refresh Project is now complete and a menu of options that has been drawn up.
On Sunday 18th May we held a community meeting where we recieved lots of useful comments and suggestions. The slides presented at the meeting can be found here.
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.
Join us for an evening of fun and dance with our resident band - The Natterjacks! Dorrs open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. Drinks available for purchase, Nibbles available. Tickets: Adults £15, kids £7.50. Procedds in aid of the Refresh Appeal. Contact Laura, via the church office, for more information.
A WALK IN THE OLD TESTAMENT - 21ST JUNE
Come and spend a morning in the Old Testament 10-1pm in church.
PARISH AWAY DAY - 4TH OCTOBER
A day at Cuddesdon to think about the parish vision.
LECTURE ON BEHALF OF THE ARCHWAY FOUNDATION - AI AND ITS HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS - WEDENSDAY 21ST MAY 7PM
Lord Lionel Tarassenko, a world-leading expert in AI and biomedicine, and President of Reuben College, has kindly offer to host a talk, with a chance to ask questions, on Wednesday 21st May 7-9pm at Reuben College Dining Hall. After a 50 minute talk there will be a Q&A, plus informal discussion with drinks and nibbles. The event is free with donation (suggested donation is £20, but any amount is welcome). You can donate when booking online or at the door - all proceeds go towards Archway. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-and-healthcare-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence-in-health-tickets-1309744544189?aff=oddtdtcreator
COMMUNITY LUNCH VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
As our Community Lunch grows in popularity, we need one more volunteer to help out once a month, from 12 - 2pm. We're a lovely, friendly group and you get a free lunch! For more information please contact Carolyn via the church office.
ALTERNATIVE WORKSPACE
Laura is hoping to open 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.
VACANCIES AT CAP
Debt Coach 8-16 hours a week: an enthusiastic and competent person who will join the small staff team to provide free debt advice to the people in the city. This will be a hands on, client facing position bringing God’s love and hope to those in unmanageable debt. The debt coach will be expected to engage effectively with families and individuals in the local community and to provide the first line of support through a professional service. Training for the role will be given.
Mobiliser 8-16 hours a week: someone to fill an exciting new post as a Mobiliser to share and promote the vision of CAP in the city. Suiting someone who loves meeting people, this outward facing communications role will involve building relationships with current and new referral agencies as well as our partner churches and encouraging them to send their clients to benefit from what we provide. We are also wanting to develop our work within schools (especially through CAP Money Coaching and Life Skills) both for the parents and carers, and the student themselves. Skills and experience dealing with the Press and Media, or in social media and website design are desirable. Previous experience helpful but not required. Training will be given.
We are open to two people taking on one of these roles each or for one person to take on both roles. Deadline for applications is 1159pm on Sunday 4th May 2025. Interviews w/c 12th May 2025
If you would like a Job Description or have any questions, please also contactAndrew Johnson.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL SAYING GOODBYE SERVICE - 17TH MAY AT 1PM
To support people who have lost babies at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy.
OXFORD HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
Our first three events are opening for onlinebooking from April 7th. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Remember that booking typically closes two weeks before each event to allow us to give numbers to the caterers.
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REFRESH PROJECT CONSULTATION
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 aim of the Refresh Project is to refresh the Parish Centre, to improve the carbon footprint and make it suitable for the next 30 years of use. We launched the project at our Garden Party in September and raised enough money to engage experts to look at options.
The initial stage of technical preparation for the Refresh Project is now complete and a menu of options that has been drawn up.
On Sunday 18th May we held a community meeting where we recieved lots of useful comments and suggestions. The slides presented at the meeting can be found here.
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.
Keep up to date by visiting our Refresh page.
CEILIDH - SATURDAY 24TH MAY
Join us for an evening of fun and dance with our resident band - The Natterjacks! Dorrs open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. Drinks available for purchase, Nibbles available. Tickets: Adults £15, kids £7.50. Procedds in aid of the Refresh Appeal. Contact Laura, via the church office, for more information.
A WALK IN THE OLD TESTAMENT - 21ST JUNE
Come and spend a morning in the Old Testament 10-1pm in church.
PARISH AWAY DAY - 4TH OCTOBER
A day at Cuddesdon to think about the parish vision.
LECTURE ON BEHALF OF THE ARCHWAY FOUNDATION - AI AND ITS HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS - WEDENSDAY 21ST MAY 7PM
Lord Lionel Tarassenko, a world-leading expert in AI and biomedicine, and President of Reuben College, has kindly offer to host a talk, with a chance to ask questions, on Wednesday 21st May 7-9pm at Reuben College Dining Hall. After a 50 minute talk there will be a Q&A, plus informal discussion with drinks and nibbles. The event is free with donation (suggested donation is £20, but any amount is welcome). You can donate when booking online or at the door - all proceeds go towards Archway. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-and-healthcare-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence-in-health-tickets-1309744544189?aff=oddtdtcreator
COMMUNITY LUNCH VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
As our Community Lunch grows in popularity, we need one more volunteer to help out once a month, from 12 - 2pm. We're a lovely, friendly group and you get a free lunch! For more information please contact Carolyn via the church office.
ALTERNATIVE WORKSPACE
Laura is hoping to open 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.
VACANCIES AT CAP
Debt Coach 8-16 hours a week: an enthusiastic and competent person who will join the small staff team to provide free debt advice to the people in the city. This will be a hands on, client facing position bringing God’s love and hope to those in unmanageable debt. The debt coach will be expected to engage effectively with families and individuals in the local community and to provide the first line of support through a professional service. Training for the role will be given.
Mobiliser 8-16 hours a week: someone to fill an exciting new post as a Mobiliser to share and promote the vision of CAP in the city. Suiting someone who loves meeting people, this outward facing communications role will involve building relationships with current and new referral agencies as well as our partner churches and encouraging them to send their clients to benefit from what we provide. We are also wanting to develop our work within schools (especially through CAP Money Coaching and Life Skills) both for the parents and carers, and the student themselves. Skills and experience dealing with the Press and Media, or in social media and website design are desirable. Previous experience helpful but not required. Training will be given.
We are open to two people taking on one of these roles each or for one person to take on both roles. Deadline for applications is 1159pm on Sunday 4th May 2025. Interviews w/c 12th May 2025
If you would like a Job Description or have any questions, please also contact Andrew Johnson.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL SAYING GOODBYE SERVICE - 17TH MAY AT 1PM
To support people who have lost babies at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy.
OXFORD HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
Our first three events are opening for online booking from April 7th. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Remember that booking typically closes two weeks before each event to allow us to give numbers to the caterers.
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