If you have any items for the next edition of this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
BAPTISM OF RUPERT CLARKE - SUNDAY 26TH APRIL IN 10.30AM SERVICE
From Rupert’s parents: We would love to have as many of our church family there with us to celebrate the occasion. We will also have cake to share with the whole congregation after the service.
FUN RUN FUNDRAISER - 19TH APRIL
Our YouShapediscipleship course cohort will be completing a Fun Run to raise money for their pilgrimage trip. They'll be running back and forth between St Matthew's and St Luke's as many times as they can in an hour. Please do consider sponsoring them on their JustGiving page.
They're trying to raise approximately £1,500.00. All donations are gratefully received. Please contact Laura for more details.
BACK TO THE FUTURE AT THE SLOW AND STEADY - THURSDAY 23RD APRIL AT 7PM
"Your future hasn’t been written yet. No one’s has. Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one."
Doors at 7pm for a 7:20pm start. Tickets £7.50 or Concessions: £5.00.
We are upstairs at the pub so one flight of stairs is required for access. Trailer for the film ishere.
Spaces are limited so booking is recommended. Contact Laura for tickets or book directhere.
Laura is looking for two volunteers for this event. Please contact her if you are able to help.
REFRESH FUNDRAISER: DEVISING A MURDER MYSTERY - SATURDAY 2ND MAY AT 7PM
Join with others in devising a murder mystery. Peter Tickler will lead a fun, interactive session on writing crime fiction. You will come up with your own characters and develop the (thickening) plot. Bring your ideas and let's see how it all unfolds... Book tickets hereor contact Laura via the church office.
2nd May 2026. Doors at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Tickets £10.00 or Concessions £7.50. Ticket price includes one free complimentary tickets. Other drinks and snacks available for purchase from the bar.
SAVE THE DATE: COME DINE @ ST MATZ - 6TH NOVEMBER 2026
This will be a chance to enjoy an amazing international tasting menu. We're giving you lots of notice so you can put this in your diary!
RECIPES FOR REFRESH
Help us to write a cookery book to raise money for the Refresh Appeal - our work to reduce the carbon footprint of the Parish Centre. Send your favourite recipe to churchwarden@stmatthewsoxford.org or download the leaflet here, fill it in and and give it to Jackie. Please include your recipe name, ingredients, method, preparation time and how many it serves. Also let us know if you would be interested in preparing your recipe to be on the menu at Come Dine @ St Matz on 6th November!
PARKING SUSPENDED WHITEHOUSE ROAD FROM 2ND FEBRUARY
Gas works for 10 weeks
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.
DIY/ODD JOB PERSON
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.
I am fundraising later in the month for the charity SSNAP, who helped us when Rupert was born. I will be taking part in the annual nationwide Swimathon, doing a 5km swim (half marathon distance). Please consider giving if you are able to.
BALLROOM DANCING COMMUNITY FROM 12TH MARCH AT ST LUKE'S
Beginners: 7-8pm
Intermediate: 8-9pm
£66 for 6 week course or £11 for drop-in
No experience or partner required
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.
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 this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
BAPTISM OF RUPERT CLARKE - SUNDAY 26TH APRIL IN 10.30AM SERVICE
From Rupert’s parents: We would love to have as many of our church family there with us to celebrate the occasion. We will also have cake to share with the whole congregation after the service.
FUN RUN FUNDRAISER - 19TH APRIL
Our YouShape discipleship course cohort will be completing a Fun Run to raise money for their pilgrimage trip. They'll be running back and forth between St Matthew's and St Luke's as many times as they can in an hour. Please do consider sponsoring them on their JustGiving page.
They're trying to raise approximately £1,500.00. All donations are gratefully received. Please contact Laura for more details.
BACK TO THE FUTURE AT THE SLOW AND STEADY - THURSDAY 23RD APRIL AT 7PM
"Your future hasn’t been written yet. No one’s has. Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one."
Doors at 7pm for a 7:20pm start. Tickets £7.50 or Concessions: £5.00.
We are upstairs at the pub so one flight of stairs is required for access. Trailer for the film is here.
Spaces are limited so booking is recommended. Contact Laura for tickets or book direct here.
Laura is looking for two volunteers for this event. Please contact her if you are able to help.
REFRESH FUNDRAISER: DEVISING A MURDER MYSTERY - SATURDAY 2ND MAY AT 7PM
Join with others in devising a murder mystery. Peter Tickler will lead a fun, interactive session on writing crime fiction. You will come up with your own characters and develop the (thickening) plot. Bring your ideas and let's see how it all unfolds... Book tickets here or contact Laura via the church office.
2nd May 2026. Doors at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Tickets £10.00 or Concessions £7.50. Ticket price includes one free complimentary tickets. Other drinks and snacks available for purchase from the bar.
SAVE THE DATE: COME DINE @ ST MATZ - 6TH NOVEMBER 2026
This will be a chance to enjoy an amazing international tasting menu. We're giving you lots of notice so you can put this in your diary!
RECIPES FOR REFRESH
Help us to write a cookery book to raise money for the Refresh Appeal - our work to reduce the carbon footprint of the Parish Centre. Send your favourite recipe to churchwarden@stmatthewsoxford.org or download the leaflet here, fill it in and and give it to Jackie. Please include your recipe name, ingredients, method, preparation time and how many it serves. Also let us know if you would be interested in preparing your recipe to be on the menu at Come Dine @ St Matz on 6th November!
PARKING SUSPENDED WHITEHOUSE ROAD FROM 2ND FEBRUARY
Gas works for 10 weeks
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.
DIY/ODD JOB PERSON
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 the office
MESSAGE FROM KATHERINE CLARKE
I am fundraising later in the month for the charity SSNAP, who helped us when Rupert was born. I will be taking part in the annual nationwide Swimathon, doing a 5km swim (half marathon distance). Please consider giving if you are able to.
BALLROOM DANCING COMMUNITY FROM 12TH MARCH AT ST LUKE'S
Beginners: 7-8pm
Intermediate: 8-9pm
£66 for 6 week course or £11 for drop-in
No experience or partner required
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.
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.