If you have any items for the next edition of this, please send them to Michael via the church office.
ST MATTHEW'S GARDEN PARTY - SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER - 2.30PM TO 4.30PM
The St Matthew's Garden Partywill be taking place on Sunday 20th September from 2.30 - 4.30pm. Please put that date in your diary.
Once again, we’ll be running a book stall at the St Matthew’s Garden Party on 20th September, and we’d love donations of good‑quality books. To help us offer an appealing selection, please only donate books that are in good, clean condition — no torn pages, scribbles, or coffee stains. Both fiction and non‑fiction are welcome, but please avoid textbooks of any kind as these don’t sell well!
From 1 September, you can leave books in the crate in the church lobby.
Please also bring contributions for the Garden Party tombola (bottles, sweets etc), the raffle and the Gift and Craft stall. Boxes are available at the back of church for your contributions. Thank you.
ONLINE CAP MONEY COACHING - STARTING 14TH OCTOBER 2026
This is being run by Trinity Methodist Church in East Grinstead.Book here.
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!
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 AD HOC
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.
VACANCIES AT THE GATEHOUSE AND THE LIVING ROOM
Employment Support Worker 35 hours/week, £25,589 per annum
Money Advice Worker 14 hours/week (worked flexibly around opening hours), £25,589.20 FTE (£10,235.68 pro rata).
Further details for each role can be found here. Both are fixed-term for 2.5 years (subject to funding) and offer a 5% pension contribution, cashback healthcare scheme and other benefits. Deadline is 9th September.
BOOK LAUNCH
Launch party of the poetry book Pistachio Ice-Cream by Christian poet Rosamund Frances
FUNDRAISER FOR OXFORD WINTER NIGHT SHELTER - THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER - 8PM TO 6AM
What it is: OHM CEO Sleepout Oxford — at University Parks. Snacks and drinks through the night and a proper breakfast the next morning.Sign up here
THE LIVING ROOM OPEN EVENT - SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER - 11.00AM TO 4.00PM
An opportunity for anyone interested in our work to come in, see the space, learn more about what we do, and better understand the importance of The Living Room and the role it plays in supporting people experiencing homelessness in Oxford. 56 Henley St, Oxford OX4 1ES
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.
ST MATTHEW'S GARDEN PARTY - SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER - 2.30PM TO 4.30PM
The St Matthew's Garden Party will be taking place on Sunday 20th September from 2.30 - 4.30pm. Please put that date in your diary.
Once again, we’ll be running a book stall at the St Matthew’s Garden Party on 20th September, and we’d love donations of good‑quality books. To help us offer an appealing selection, please only donate books that are in good, clean condition — no torn pages, scribbles, or coffee stains. Both fiction and non‑fiction are welcome, but please avoid textbooks of any kind as these don’t sell well!
From 1 September, you can leave books in the crate in the church lobby.
Please also bring contributions for the Garden Party tombola (bottles, sweets etc), the raffle and the Gift and Craft stall. Boxes are available at the back of church for your contributions. Thank you.
ONLINE CAP MONEY COACHING - STARTING 14TH OCTOBER 2026
This is being run by Trinity Methodist Church in East Grinstead. Book here.
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!
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 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.
VACANCIES AT THE GATEHOUSE AND THE LIVING ROOM
Employment Support Worker 35 hours/week, £25,589 per annum
Money Advice Worker 14 hours/week (worked flexibly around opening hours), £25,589.20 FTE (£10,235.68 pro rata).
Further details for each role can be found here. Both are fixed-term for 2.5 years (subject to funding) and offer a 5% pension contribution, cashback healthcare scheme and other benefits. Deadline is 9th September.
BOOK LAUNCH
Launch party of the poetry book Pistachio Ice-Cream by Christian poet Rosamund Frances
15 September, 5 - 7 pm at G&Ds, St Aldates
Get your free ticket here
FUNDRAISER FOR OXFORD WINTER NIGHT SHELTER - THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER - 8PM TO 6AM
What it is: OHM CEO Sleepout Oxford — at University Parks. Snacks and drinks through the night and a proper breakfast the next morning. Sign up here
THE LIVING ROOM OPEN EVENT - SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER - 11.00AM TO 4.00PM
An opportunity for anyone interested in our work to come in, see the space, learn more about what we do, and better understand the importance of The Living Room and the role it plays in supporting people experiencing homelessness in Oxford. 56 Henley St, Oxford OX4 1ES
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.