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.
CINEMA NIGHT - PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER AT 7PM
Tickets £15, includes complimentary glass of wine (over 18s). To book, use the QR code on the poster or contact Laura via the church office.
PARISH QUIET DAY - SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER AT RIPPON COLLEGE, CUDDESDON
This year the theme is, 'Hopeful Anticipation: A day preparing for Advent', and will be hosted by Jenni and Jon. Similar to previous occasions the day will start at 10am and finish at 3.30pm. The day will cost £20. This year the theme is, 'Hopeful Anticipation: A day preparing for Advent', and will be hosted by Jenni and Jon. If you would like to attend, or have further questions, please contact Jon via the church office by 11th November.
66 MEN OF GRANDPONT - SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER AT 12.15PM
Simon Haynes and Liz Woolley will be showing the film after the morning service. The film is based on a local history project run by Liz in 2015/2016, when a team of people researched the lives of the 66 men on our 1st world war memorial.
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.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AND EVENTS
These are the dates for our Christmas activities. More details about how to join in will follow.
Carol singing Sunday 8th December
5pm. Starting off at St Matthew’s and going on to Pegasus Grange for 5.45pm. Mulled wine and mince pies at the end!
Christmas Cracker Saturday 14th December
4pm in St Matthew’s. A celebration in drama.
St Luke's Carol Service 15th December
4pm in St Luke's.
St Matthew's Carol Service Sunday 22nd December
6pm St Matthew’s
Christmas Eve Crib Service and Christmas Party for Children
3pm in St Matthew’s
Christmas Day Christmas Celebration
10.30am in St Matthew’s
TUESDAY CONVERSATION GROUP
There is a need for someone to join the team after Christmas. Please contact Joy via the church office.
ST MATTHNEWS - MESSAGE FROM JOHN
• thank you to all those who took and delivered November's St Matthnews
• any contributions for December to be sent to John asap
MADDIE BUCHANAN - LATIN LINK
Maddie is serving in Guatemala and is one of our mission partners. She will be returning to the UK for home leave next month. She is starting a regular Zoom call to keep in touch. If you would like details, please contact the office
CAP
Are still looking for a debt coach and for people to help with Christmas hampers. Find details on their website
CAP CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING - MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER 7-9PM AT ST CLEMENT'S CENTRE
Every year we prepare Christmas hampers for our clients which are always well received, often with joy and amazement! We would love your help with doing this as we plan for this year. There are many ways you can get involved, individually or in a homegroup. You could help with shopping, delivering to St Clement’s Centre, packing a hamper yourself, in a group or on the evening. For more information and offers of help please contact Emma
SINGLE FRIENDLY CHURCH - NOTICE FROM LAURA
Thank you to those who attended the Single Friendly Church audit a few weeks back. We really value all the feedback we received and we will be taking a little time to reflect on what was shared. If you were unable to attend, and would still like to feedback, you can do so here . In due course, we will be sharing our reflections with the whole church family. Thank you again for supporting us in this!
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.
COMMUNITY LUNCH
We are in need of someone to make soup for this event on a regular or an occasional basis. The soup needs to be vegetarian and it can be delivered cool or frozen. If you could help once a month or once a term, please contact Carolyn vie the church office.
LAURA'S BLOG
Find out more about our Pioneer Mission Worker and her reflections on ministry by signing up for her blog here.
The Young Adults' group has its own Facebook pagehere and on Instagram here: please like and share or follow, depending on the platform!
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.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT IS HAPPENING AT ST MATTHEW'S
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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.
CINEMA NIGHT - PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER AT 7PM
Tickets £15, includes complimentary glass of wine (over 18s). To book, use the QR code on the poster or contact Laura via the church office.
PARISH QUIET DAY - SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER AT RIPPON COLLEGE, CUDDESDON
This year the theme is, 'Hopeful Anticipation: A day preparing for Advent', and will be hosted by Jenni and Jon. Similar to previous occasions the day will start at 10am and finish at 3.30pm. The day will cost £20. This year the theme is, 'Hopeful Anticipation: A day preparing for Advent', and will be hosted by Jenni and Jon. If you would like to attend, or have further questions, please contact Jon via the church office by 11th November.
66 MEN OF GRANDPONT - SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER AT 12.15PM
Simon Haynes and Liz Woolley will be showing the film after the morning service. The film is based on a local history project run by Liz in 2015/2016, when a team of people researched the lives of the 66 men on our 1st world war memorial.
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.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AND EVENTS
These are the dates for our Christmas activities. More details about how to join in will follow.
Carol singing Sunday 8th December
5pm. Starting off at St Matthew’s and going on to Pegasus Grange for 5.45pm. Mulled wine and mince pies at the end!
Christmas Cracker Saturday 14th December
4pm in St Matthew’s. A celebration in drama.
St Luke's Carol Service 15th December
4pm in St Luke's.
St Matthew's Carol Service Sunday 22nd December
6pm St Matthew’s
Christmas Eve Crib Service and Christmas Party for Children
3pm in St Matthew’s
Christmas Day Christmas Celebration
10.30am in St Matthew’s
TUESDAY CONVERSATION GROUP
There is a need for someone to join the team after Christmas. Please contact Joy via the church office.
ST MATTHNEWS - MESSAGE FROM JOHN
• thank you to all those who took and delivered November's St Matthnews
• any contributions for December to be sent to John asap
MADDIE BUCHANAN - LATIN LINK
Maddie is serving in Guatemala and is one of our mission partners. She will be returning to the UK for home leave next month. She is starting a regular Zoom call to keep in touch. If you would like details, please contact the office
CAP
Are still looking for a debt coach and for people to help with Christmas hampers. Find details on their website
CAP CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING - MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER 7-9PM AT ST CLEMENT'S CENTRE
Every year we prepare Christmas hampers for our clients which are always well received, often with joy and amazement! We would love your help with doing this as we plan for this year. There are many ways you can get involved, individually or in a homegroup. You could help with shopping, delivering to St Clement’s Centre, packing a hamper yourself, in a group or on the evening. For more information and offers of help please contact Emma
SINGLE FRIENDLY CHURCH - NOTICE FROM LAURA
Thank you to those who attended the Single Friendly Church audit a few weeks back. We really value all the feedback we received and we will be taking a little time to reflect on what was shared. If you were unable to attend, and would still like to feedback, you can do so here . In due course, we will be sharing our reflections with the whole church family. Thank you again for supporting us in this!
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.
COMMUNITY LUNCH
We are in need of someone to make soup for this event on a regular or an occasional basis. The soup needs to be vegetarian and it can be delivered cool or frozen. If you could help once a month or once a term, please contact Carolyn vie the church office.
LAURA'S BLOG
Find out more about our Pioneer Mission Worker and her reflections on ministry by signing up for her blog here.
The Young Adults' group has its own Facebook page here and on Instagram here: please like and share or follow, depending on the platform!
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.
.