If you have any items for the next edition of this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
VISIT OF BISHOP OF OXFORD AND CONFIRMATION SERVICE - SUNDAY 15TH MARCH, 10.30AM
Join us at this special service which will be the last visit of Bishop Steven before his retirement. Please pray for our candidates as they prepare.
A WALK IN THE NEW TESTAMENT - 21ST MARCH, 10AM -1PM
Alex Muir will help us think about why we have such different gospels and letters in the New Testament, and why they are still interesting and relevant today.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE AT CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL - FRIDAY 6TH MARCH, 1.30PM - 2.30PM
Together with churches around the world, we will pray for Nigeria, a country where many are suffering persecution with churches and schools being burnt and church leaders and members being killed.
Everyone is welcome to attend the service and join us for refreshments afterwards.
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.
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.
42 MEN OF SOUTH OXFORD, EXHIBITION AT THE WESTGGATE LIBRARY - 12TH TO 3OTH MARCH
This builds on last year’s popular exhibition '24 Men of Grandpont and Cold Harbour 1939-45' including new research on the men from the adjacent parish of New Hinksey.
The exhibition gives a fascinating insight into the war and how it affected one small suburban community. Visitors can learn about what Oxford – and South Oxford – were like in this period, about women’s roles, and wartime evacuees, and discover the stories of the local men who went to fight, their families and neighbours.
Free and open to all during normal library hours.
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.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT IS HAPPENING AT ST MATTHEW'S
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If you have any items for the next edition of this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
VISIT OF BISHOP OF OXFORD AND CONFIRMATION SERVICE - SUNDAY 15TH MARCH, 10.30AM
Join us at this special service which will be the last visit of Bishop Steven before his retirement. Please pray for our candidates as they prepare.
A WALK IN THE NEW TESTAMENT - 21ST MARCH, 10AM -1PM
Alex Muir will help us think about why we have such different gospels and letters in the New Testament, and why they are still interesting and relevant today.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE AT CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL - FRIDAY 6TH MARCH, 1.30PM - 2.30PM
Together with churches around the world, we will pray for Nigeria, a country where many are suffering persecution with churches and schools being burnt and church leaders and members being killed.
Everyone is welcome to attend the service and join us for refreshments afterwards.
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
42 MEN OF SOUTH OXFORD, EXHIBITION AT THE WESTGGATE LIBRARY - 12TH TO 3OTH MARCH
This builds on last year’s popular exhibition '24 Men of Grandpont and Cold Harbour 1939-45' including new research on the men from the adjacent parish of New Hinksey.
The exhibition gives a fascinating insight into the war and how it affected one small suburban community. Visitors can learn about what Oxford – and South Oxford – were like in this period, about women’s roles, and wartime evacuees, and discover the stories of the local men who went to fight, their families and neighbours.
Free and open to all during normal library hours.
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.
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