KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT IS HAPPENING AT ST MATTHEW'S
For more information sign up to our weekly news email and read our monthly newspaper 'St Matthnews'. If you have any items for the next edition of St Matthnews, please send them to Michael via the church office.
**STUDENT CREAM TEAS** THIS SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 3.00-5.00PM
Know any students coming to Oxford? We'd love to welcome them at St Matthew's. Book here Drop ins also welcome! We need a couple of people to help with washing up. Please contact Laura, via the church officeif you're interested.
ONLINE CAP MONEY COACHING - STARTING 14TH OCTOBER 2026
This is being run by Trinity Methodist Church in East Grinstead.Book here.
HARVEST: ST EBBE'S SCHOOL SERVICE - THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER AND CHURCH 18TH OCTOBER
Please bring non perishable food items and toiletries for the Oxford Food Hub.
We are looking for volunteers to help with teas and coffees at the school service. Please contactTash viathe church office
FIRE PIT NIGHT - SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER: 4.30-6.00PM & 6.30-8.00PM
Come along and see us for marshmallows. glow-sticks, sweets and hot drinks. If you can help please contactTash via the church office.
COME DINE WITH ME: FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER - ST MATTHEW'S: 6.30 TO 10PM
Please come and join us for a multi course international tasting menu in aid of the St Matthew’s Refresh Appeal.
Enjoy a fabulous 6-course meal with an international flavour all in aid of the Refresh Appeal. Reservation costs £5 (including a welcome cocktail/mocktail) and donations will be invited at the end of the evening. Tickets are now available for this event via Eventbrite
If you are able to volunteer in any way (cooking a course, setting up, washing up, staffing the bar, clearing up etc.) please contact John Stobbsvia the church office.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2026 CHRISTMAS CRACKER SHOW!
Our Christmas Cracker returns on December 12th at 4pm in St Matthew’s Church, and we’re looking for performers to make the magic happen. You can act in one of our funny sketches, sing, read something festive, or play an instrument - whatever brings you joy.
Not a performer? We also welcome volunteers to help with refreshments and keep the Christmas spirit flowing. For more information and rehearsal dates contact Carolyn 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.
An update on fundrasing to date can also befound here.
DISCOVER SERIES
Please join us in raising awareness for some of the charities and social action projects that some of our church members are involved with. Come out and meet the charities, find out what they do, and maybe even see if you’d like to get involved! This is a great thing to invite friends and family to as well!
TASTER SESSIONS FOR ARCHWAY SINGS - ARCHWAY'S NEW COMMUNITY SINGING GROUP
Wednesday 18th Nov & Wednesday 2nd Dec at St Clement's Centre, Cross Street, Oxford OX4 1DA. 3pm-4.30pm
If you would like to join click here or 01865 790552.
Places must be booked in advance.
HOME FORGOOD COFFEE MORNING - SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 10.00AM-12.00
A get together for Christian adoptive parents and foster carers across Oxford to build relationships and discuss starting a Peer Support Group at Headington Baptist Church OX3 9HW
John Stobbs is taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon, raising money for Helen and Douglas House. If you are able to sponsor him, contactJohn via the church office
SOUTH SUDAN
Michael Mowatt is organising a collection for Stephen Lubari in South Sudan following a flood. Contact Michaelvia the church office.
WHOSE DOMINION? MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER AT 6.00PM - THE SHELDONIAN THEATRE
Making Sense of Jesus: Three Historians Wrestle with History's Most Influential Figure
Join historian and broadcaster Tom Holland, Biblical scholar N. T. Wright, and historian and journalist Molly Worthen for this Veritas Forum discussion of the influence of Jesus from first century Judea down through history and to our present day, what - if any - authority his claims have in contemporary society, and how historians respond to supernatural claims.
We are in need of a flexible and reliable to help us out with small maintenance jobs at the church and parish centre. These works will be paid from the maintenance budget. Our previous contact is unable to help at the moment. Please contact theoffice
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.
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.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT IS HAPPENING AT ST MATTHEW'S
For more information sign up to our weekly news email and read our monthly newspaper 'St Matthnews'. If you have any items for the next edition of St Matthnews, please send them to Michael via the church office.
**STUDENT CREAM TEAS** THIS SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 3.00-5.00PM
Know any students coming to Oxford? We'd love to welcome them at St Matthew's. Book here Drop ins also welcome! We need a couple of people to help with washing up. Please contact Laura, via the church office if you're interested.
ONLINE CAP MONEY COACHING - STARTING 14TH OCTOBER 2026
This is being run by Trinity Methodist Church in East Grinstead. Book here.
HARVEST: ST EBBE'S SCHOOL SERVICE - THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER AND CHURCH 18TH OCTOBER
Please bring non perishable food items and toiletries for the Oxford Food Hub.
We are looking for volunteers to help with teas and coffees at the school service. Please contact Tash via the church office
FIRE PIT NIGHT - SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER: 4.30-6.00PM & 6.30-8.00PM
Come along and see us for marshmallows. glow-sticks, sweets and hot drinks. If you can help please contact Tash via the church office.
COME DINE WITH ME: FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER - ST MATTHEW'S: 6.30 TO 10PM
Please come and join us for a multi course international tasting menu in aid of the St Matthew’s Refresh Appeal.
Enjoy a fabulous 6-course meal with an international flavour all in aid of the Refresh Appeal. Reservation costs £5 (including a welcome cocktail/mocktail) and donations will be invited at the end of the evening. Tickets are now available for this event via Eventbrite
If you are able to volunteer in any way (cooking a course, setting up, washing up, staffing the bar, clearing up etc.) please contact John Stobbs via the church office.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2026 CHRISTMAS CRACKER SHOW!
Our Christmas Cracker returns on December 12th at 4pm in St Matthew’s Church, and we’re looking for performers to make the magic happen. You can act in one of our funny sketches, sing, read something festive, or play an instrument - whatever brings you joy.
Not a performer? We also welcome volunteers to help with refreshments and keep the Christmas spirit flowing. For more information and rehearsal dates contact Carolyn 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.
DISCOVER SERIES
Please join us in raising awareness for some of the charities and social action projects that some of our church members are involved with. Come out and meet the charities, find out what they do, and maybe even see if you’d like to get involved! This is a great thing to invite friends and family to as well!
2-4pm at St Matthew's on:
- 17th October 2026, - ANDO
- 21st November 2026 - OWNS
- 23rd January 2027 - The Jungle
Also happening....
TASTER SESSIONS FOR ARCHWAY SINGS - ARCHWAY'S NEW COMMUNITY SINGING GROUP
Wednesday 18th Nov & Wednesday 2nd Dec at St Clement's Centre, Cross Street, Oxford OX4 1DA. 3pm-4.30pm
If you would like to join click here or 01865 790552.
Places must be booked in advance.
HOME FORGOOD COFFEE MORNING - SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 10.00AM-12.00
A get together for Christian adoptive parents and foster carers across Oxford to build relationships and discuss starting a Peer Support Group at Headington Baptist Church OX3 9HW
Contact for more information email here
HELEN & DOUGLAS HOUSE FUNDRAISER
John Stobbs is taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon, raising money for Helen and Douglas House. If you are able to sponsor him, contact John via the church office
SOUTH SUDAN
Michael Mowatt is organising a collection for Stephen Lubari in South Sudan following a flood. Contact Michael via the church office.
WHOSE DOMINION? MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER AT 6.00PM - THE SHELDONIAN THEATRE
Making Sense of Jesus: Three Historians Wrestle with History's Most Influential Figure
Join historian and broadcaster Tom Holland, Biblical scholar N. T. Wright, and historian and journalist Molly Worthen for this Veritas Forum discussion of the influence of Jesus from first century Judea down through history and to our present day, what - if any - authority his claims have in contemporary society, and how historians respond to supernatural claims.
Click here
DIY/ODD JOB PERSON AD HOC
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.
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.