COLIN WILSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE: MONDAY 3RD MARCH AT 12 NOON AT ST MATTHEW'S
This will be followed by refreshments in the hall - all are welcome. Colin was not sartorially inclined so please wear whatever is comfortable and suitable for the weather.
No flowers please but if you wish there will be an opportunity to donate to some of his favourite charities
LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL
In the light of the Parliamentary Assisted Dying Bill - moving towards developing a theology of life. Sundays at 10.30 am. Details of the full series can be found here.
The first talk is on Sunday 9th March : Amazing Life (perspectives from Dr Victoria Bradley, Clinical Lead of Sobell House Hospice)
AWAY DAY - SATURDAY 15TH MARCH
It's been 5 years since our last Parish Away Day! It's a great opportunity to pray and worship together and seek the Lord about our parish vision. We are planning another one on Saturday March 15th at Cuddesdon. More details nearer the time but save the date.
UNDER 18s WORKER
We're looking for your help as we search for someone. Please click this link to feedback 3 words on what your youth leader/Sunday school teacher meant to you or how they influenced you. Or look out for the QR code. Your feedback will be anonymous, and it will be invaluable in helping us in our search for this role.
This is a full time role but could be two half time positions which can be split according to experience e.g. 0-10s and 11s-18s or church-based and community-based. The role starts in January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. More details and a job description can be foundhere.
THURSDAY COMMUNION
Just a reminder about our midweek Communion service. Numbers are very low at the moment and there need to be 3 people to do Communion. It’s a traditional Book of Common Prayer service at 11am. Do come!
FREE CAP LIFE SKILLS COURSE - FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY AT ST EBBE'S CHURCH
This 8 week course is a safe, welcoming place where members can discover new ways to lift the pressure of life on a low income. The sessions are every Friday from 10.30am to 1 pm with a free light lunch provided. It includes sessions on budgeting, shopping on a budget, eating healthily, staying on top of home energy bills, and maintaining healthy relationships during stressful times. One-on-one coaching is available to help members reach their goals.
To book a free place or find out more, please email Kirsten
SEMILIKI TRUST
It has been very distressing following the news from Goma as it was attacked by M23 rebels and effectively annexed by neighbour Rwanda. Many hundreds of people have been killed and wounded. Rebels have been destabilising the whole eastern part of North Kivu province for the past 28 years, and conflict minerals have been exported out of the area to neighbouring countries, helping drive the conflict. Previously the volcano Mount Nyiragongo erupted destroying large parts of this city of a million people including hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people. Semiliki trustee Sam Pearson and health adviser Nigel Pearson visited our partners in Goma in November 2024. They visited the school for orphans which also feeds a hundred and fifty vulnerable children twice a week, supported by Semiliki.
Please pray for the ongoing work and you can donate to Semiliki. Click Semiliki Trust for more information about their work,
LAURA'S BLOG
Do read the inspiring story from Margaret of God’s provision for her during serious illness here.
YOUSHAPE
St. Matthew's will be the local hub in 2025 for YouShape: a non-residential discipleship year from the Oxford Diocese for 18-30 year olds. We're really excited to host this programme which explores Christian spiritual practices through monthly meet ups, a retreat weekend, and a pilgrimage. Please do share with anyone who might be interested. There is more information and a place to register interest on the website: YouShape.Life. Or, alternatively, contact Laura via the church office.
PARISH CENTRE FEEDBACK
We've had several opportunities for members of church to share any thoughts you may have about the parish centre refresh before we start planning for it. One final opportunity is either face to face after the service on November 24th for a brief time or, if you are not able to use the QR code, you can find an online form here.
VACANCY
The Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Oxford is retiring shortly. She has given 10 years of service to the incumbents and churchwardens as well as the chaplains and interfaith communities of the wider diocese and been Chair of the Staff Reps at Church House.
Please contact Jenni via the church officeif you are interested.
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.
HELPING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
We want to build on our intergenerational focus as a church. Moving forward into the Autumn term please consider assisting a leader with an under 18's group once next term. No planning, experience or leading required. There is no age limit to being a helper! In order to keep the provision for 0-18s as often as we would like, we need more help. Please contact Jo via the church officeif you are interested.
FIRST AIDER NEEDED
We are in need of a couple of first aiders in our church family. Training will be organised and provided!
Please consider whether this is something you can offer.
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COLIN WILSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE: MONDAY 3RD MARCH AT 12 NOON AT ST MATTHEW'S
This will be followed by refreshments in the hall - all are welcome. Colin was not sartorially inclined so please wear whatever is comfortable and suitable for the weather.
No flowers please but if you wish there will be an opportunity to donate to some of his favourite charities
LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL
In the light of the Parliamentary Assisted Dying Bill - moving towards developing a theology of life. Sundays at 10.30 am. Details of the full series can be found here.
The first talk is on Sunday 9th March : Amazing Life (perspectives from Dr Victoria Bradley, Clinical Lead of Sobell House Hospice)
AWAY DAY - SATURDAY 15TH MARCH
It's been 5 years since our last Parish Away Day! It's a great opportunity to pray and worship together and seek the Lord about our parish vision. We are planning another one on Saturday March 15th at Cuddesdon. More details nearer the time but save the date.
UNDER 18s WORKER
We're looking for your help as we search for someone. Please click this link to feedback 3 words on what your youth leader/Sunday school teacher meant to you or how they influenced you. Or look out for the QR code. Your feedback will be anonymous, and it will be invaluable in helping us in our search for this role.
This is a full time role but could be two half time positions which can be split according to experience e.g. 0-10s and 11s-18s or church-based and community-based. The role starts in January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. More details and a job description can be found here.
THURSDAY COMMUNION
Just a reminder about our midweek Communion service. Numbers are very low at the moment and there need to be 3 people to do Communion. It’s a traditional Book of Common Prayer service at 11am. Do come!
FREE CAP LIFE SKILLS COURSE - FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY AT ST EBBE'S CHURCH
This 8 week course is a safe, welcoming place where members can discover new ways to lift the pressure of life on a low income. The sessions are every Friday from 10.30am to 1 pm with a free light lunch provided. It includes sessions on budgeting, shopping on a budget, eating healthily, staying on top of home energy bills, and maintaining healthy relationships during stressful times. One-on-one coaching is available to help members reach their goals.
To book a free place or find out more, please email Kirsten
SEMILIKI TRUST
It has been very distressing following the news from Goma as it was attacked by M23 rebels and effectively annexed by neighbour Rwanda. Many hundreds of people have been killed and wounded. Rebels have been destabilising the whole eastern part of North Kivu province for the past 28 years, and conflict minerals have been exported out of the area to neighbouring countries, helping drive the conflict. Previously the volcano Mount Nyiragongo erupted destroying large parts of this city of a million people including hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people. Semiliki trustee Sam Pearson and health adviser Nigel Pearson visited our partners in Goma in November 2024. They visited the school for orphans which also feeds a hundred and fifty vulnerable children twice a week, supported by Semiliki.
Please pray for the ongoing work and you can donate to Semiliki. Click Semiliki Trust for more information about their work,
LAURA'S BLOG
Do read the inspiring story from Margaret of God’s provision for her during serious illness here.
YOUSHAPE
St. Matthew's will be the local hub in 2025 for YouShape: a non-residential discipleship year from the Oxford Diocese for 18-30 year olds. We're really excited to host this programme which explores Christian spiritual practices through monthly meet ups, a retreat weekend, and a pilgrimage. Please do share with anyone who might be interested. There is more information and a place to register interest on the website: YouShape.Life. Or, alternatively, contact Laura via the church office.
PARISH CENTRE FEEDBACK
We've had several opportunities for members of church to share any thoughts you may have about the parish centre refresh before we start planning for it. One final opportunity is either face to face after the service on November 24th for a brief time or, if you are not able to use the QR code, you can find an online form here.
VACANCY
The Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Oxford is retiring shortly. She has given 10 years of service to the incumbents and churchwardens as well as the chaplains and interfaith communities of the wider diocese and been Chair of the Staff Reps at Church House.
Please contact Jenni via the church office if you are interested.
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.
HELPING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
We want to build on our intergenerational focus as a church. Moving forward into the Autumn term please consider assisting a leader with an under 18's group once next term. No planning, experience or leading required. There is no age limit to being a helper! In order to keep the provision for 0-18s as often as we would like, we need more help. Please contact Jo via the church office if you are interested.
FIRST AIDER NEEDED
We are in need of a couple of first aiders in our church family. Training will be organised and provided!
Please consider whether this is something you can offer.
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