FANNY - THE OTHER MENDELSSOHN - SATURDAY 25TH JANUARY AT 4.30PM
Free entry - come and watch the film of the other member of the Mendelssohn family. The event will also involve a q & a session with local author Anna Beer. For more detials contact Laura via the church office.
UNDER 18s WORKER
St Matthew’s with St Luke’s, Oxford are looking to recruit an under 18s worker. 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.
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.
NEWS FROM CAP
We are delighted to report that our trustees will be putting forward Dan Mendis from Wheatley Community Church to CAP Head Office as our new Debt Coach. Please pray for Dan, for his interview with Head Office and for his training which starts in March.
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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FANNY - THE OTHER MENDELSSOHN - SATURDAY 25TH JANUARY AT 4.30PM
Free entry - come and watch the film of the other member of the Mendelssohn family. The event will also involve a q & a session with local author Anna Beer. For more detials contact Laura via the church office.
UNDER 18s WORKER
St Matthew’s with St Luke’s, Oxford are looking to recruit an under 18s worker. 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.
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.
NEWS FROM CAP
We are delighted to report that our trustees will be putting forward Dan Mendis from Wheatley Community Church to CAP Head Office as our new Debt Coach. Please pray for Dan, for his interview with Head Office and for his training which starts in March.
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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