If you have any items for the next edition of this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
ONLINE CAP MONEY COACHING - STARTING 14TH OCTOBER 2026
This is being run by Trinity Methodist Church in East Grinstead.Book here.
HARVEST: OCTOBER 18TH
Please bring non perishable items for the Oxford Food Hub.
FIRE PIT NIGHT - SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER: 16.30-18.00 & 18.30-20.00
Come along and see us for marshmallows. glow-sticks, sweets and hot drinks.
SAVE THE DATE: COME DINE @ ST MATZ - 6TH NOVEMBER 2026
Please come and join us for a multi course international tasting menu in aid of the St Matthew’s Refresh Appeal. Tickets available soon.
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.
PODCAST: EBOLA AND THE CHURCH RESPONSE
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern DRC is now the second largest Ebola outbreak on record, with over 4,000 cases recorded. Nigel Pearson is one of the founders of and medical advisor to the Semiliki Trust, which supports church-based health systems in the area. He sets the scene and talks about why the outbreak took so long to identify, what makes it so hard to contain, its impact on wider health services, and the key elements that need to be present in the response. Above all, he tells the inspiring story of what the church is doing to maintain health systems and help people to access trusted and trustworthy information and care.
Meet outside Blackfriars Church in St. Giles, stopping to pray outside Barclays Bank, the Catholic Chaplaincy, Christchurch Cathedral, Riverside near Folly Bridge, Edgar George Wilson Memorial, Osney Lock Hydro and finishing at St. Frideswide church at about 2.30pm.
FUNDRAISER FOR OXFORD WINTER NIGHT SHELTER- THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER - 8PM TO 6AM
What it is: OHM CEO Sleepout Oxford — a sponsored at University Parks. Snacks and drinks through the night and a proper breakfast the next morning.
What's involved: Sign up here - Select "Oxfordshire Homeless Movement" from the dropdown - Skip the donation step — no need to pay anything yourself - If you sign up, please let the OWNS managerknow
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, 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?
Making Sense of Jesus: Three Historians Wrestle with History's Most Influential Figure
Monday 23 November, 6:00pm, The Sheldonian Theatre
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 this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
ONLINE CAP MONEY COACHING - STARTING 14TH OCTOBER 2026
This is being run by Trinity Methodist Church in East Grinstead. Book here.
HARVEST: OCTOBER 18TH
Please bring non perishable items for the Oxford Food Hub.
FIRE PIT NIGHT - SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER: 16.30-18.00 & 18.30-20.00
Come along and see us for marshmallows. glow-sticks, sweets and hot drinks.
SAVE THE DATE: COME DINE @ ST MATZ - 6TH NOVEMBER 2026
Please come and join us for a multi course international tasting menu in aid of the St Matthew’s Refresh Appeal. Tickets available soon.
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.
PODCAST: EBOLA AND THE CHURCH RESPONSE
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern DRC is now the second largest Ebola outbreak on record, with over 4,000 cases recorded. Nigel Pearson is one of the founders of and medical advisor to the Semiliki Trust, which supports church-based health systems in the area. He sets the scene and talks about why the outbreak took so long to identify, what makes it so hard to contain, its impact on wider health services, and the key elements that need to be present in the response. Above all, he tells the inspiring story of what the church is doing to maintain health systems and help people to access trusted and trustworthy information and care.
Listen here
Money has already been donated by Semiliki and a large consignment of kit was spread across more than 20 sites, but more is urgently needed.
Donate here
Also happening....
PILGRIMAGE FOR THE PLANET: 4TH OCTOBER AT 11AM
Meet outside Blackfriars Church in St. Giles, stopping to pray outside Barclays Bank, the Catholic Chaplaincy, Christchurch Cathedral, Riverside near Folly Bridge, Edgar George Wilson Memorial, Osney Lock Hydro and finishing at St. Frideswide church at about 2.30pm.
For more information, please contact this link
PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT
A 15 week course on God’s Heart for the Nations
Alternate Thursdays starting October 8th, 7-9.45pm.
For more information contact Joy via the church office.
FUNDRAISER FOR OXFORD WINTER NIGHT SHELTER- THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER - 8PM TO 6AM
What it is: OHM CEO Sleepout Oxford — a sponsored at University Parks. Snacks and drinks through the night and a proper breakfast the next morning.
What's involved: Sign up here - Select "Oxfordshire Homeless Movement" from the dropdown - Skip the donation step — no need to pay anything yourself - If you sign up, please let the OWNS manager know
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?
Making Sense of Jesus: Three Historians Wrestle with History's Most Influential Figure
Monday 23 November, 6:00pm, The Sheldonian Theatre
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.