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Shared Knitting Group - Update
You can email sharedknitting@gmail.com, or leave a message on 01865 738942. We hope we have let everyone know. We will also put a poster up on the door at Church House. We also would like to let you know that we will be sending 2 more 15kg cartons at the end of this month filled with the woolly goods you have made since January. Heartfelt thanks for all your gifts of time and skill. We hope you keep well Glenys, Sandra and Sally 13 March 2020 |
Coronavirus update 14 March 2020
Due to the spreading of coronavirus in Oxfordshire, we have taken the decision to cancel the Priory Prayer meetings in March and April. We will continue to evaluate the situation and will let you all know when we will start meeting again. Rev. Tim Howles 14 March 2020 |
Oxford Methodist Circuit Job Vacancy
Oxford Methodist Circuit and Wesley Memorial Church Oxford are currently recruiting to one full-time or two half-time positions. Could you help our churches to run efficiently and effectively, and help to nurture a spirit of community and mutual encouragement? To find out more, visit www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk. Closing date: 24 March 2020. |
Lime Walk Players Spring 2020
The Lime Walk Players present their Spring Production of Aladdin, by Angela Matchett and Mary Ross, on Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th April at the Methodist Church Hall on New High Street, Headington. The play takes place from 7:30pm and there is a matinee performance on Saturday afternoon at 2:30pm. Tickets are £10/8 and include the programme and refreshments, please call 01865-873627 to book. |
Headington Singers Spring Concert
The Headington Singers and Orchestra, conductor Sally Mears, are holding their Spring Concert on Friday the 20th of March at All Saints' Church. Featuring music by Mozart, his Requiem and Solemn Vespers. Mozart's sublime Requiem has been a favourite of choirs and audiences since it was written - but not completed - shortly before Mozart's untimely death in 1791. The Vespers are less well-known but unmistakably from the maestro, written for use in Salzburg Cathedral. One movement, the Laudate, is a beautiful soprano solo, well known in its own right. Classics indeed! The soloists for this performance are Sara Stowe (soparano), Serenna Wagner (alto), Peter Willis (tenor), and Will Orr (bass). The concert starts at 7:30pm, tickets are £12/£10 on the door and children can enter free. |
Priory Prayers 2020
You can download an A4 copy of this poster here. “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” James 5:16b
Ecumenical prayers take place on the last Monday in the month at 7.45pm at The Priory, Old High Street (opposite Headington Baptist Church) except when the last Monday falls on a Bank Holiday, in which case the prayer meeting will take place on the Monday before. All are welcome at each or any of these events. Each Church takes a turn in leading the prayers. If you are unable to fulfil your designated date then please arrange a swap with one of the Churches on the list. If no swap can be sorted out then please contact Christine (Tel. 07941-724326) as soon as possible!
January 2020
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Headington Shared Knitting and Crochet Group
So what do they do?
They make woolly goods for 2 charities (see below); using donated needles and yarn to make blankets, jumpers, hats, gloves, scarves and fiddle muffs (for people with dementia). And they have free patterns. The completed goods are sent to 2 charities: one for refugees in Syria (hihfad.org) and knitforpeace.org.uk. This latter group sends goods to, and promotes knitting groups in, hospitals, women’s refuges, refugee drop-in centres, prisons, community groups, and hospices as well as to developing countries and refugee camps. They ask for a donation of between 50p and £1 to cover the cost of hiring the room each time, and also to go towards the cost of posting the woolly goods to the 2 charities. They welcome people who would like to knit and crochet in company, as well as people who would like to contribute from afar or occasionally. They also welcome donations of needles and yarn (any colours except white or pale pastels please). So if you are clearing out your cupboard and want to donate yarn & needles to a good cause contact Sally at sharedknitting@gmail.com or 01865 738942. You can download a poster for your church or craft group here. |
Mother's Union Bible Studies
The Mother's Union holds regular Bible Studies in, and around, Headington. These Bible Studies are open to everyone, and you don't have to be a mother or female to take part, but please bring a Bible. They are put on by the Mother's Union for the benefit of all the Headington churches - everyone and anyone is welcome!
These all take place on a Tuesday morning from 10:30am-12noon and the schedule for the next couple of months is:
Further details can be obtained from 01865 429 494.
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Ecumenical Quiet Days 2019-2020
The Ecumenical Quiet Days (EQD) that are organised for Churches Together in Marston and Northway
start their fourth season in October.
They were started as an initiative of the Sisters of the Assumption who were resident in the parish of St Anthony of Padua. Sadly the sisters left Oxford in 2016 and an ecumenical group decided that as a tribute to the sisters they would try to continue the EQDs.
The leader of each quiet day is free to choose their own topics and format, so that people can attend without any preconceived ideas and are prepared to learn or be challenged. In the past there have been days that have focused on prayer, bible topics, music, and art. It has also been a deliberate decision not to make reference to the religious denomination of the leaders when advertising the EQDs.
All are welcome and attendees will find that there is emphasis on fellowship as well as the spiritual.
They were started as an initiative of the Sisters of the Assumption who were resident in the parish of St Anthony of Padua. Sadly the sisters left Oxford in 2016 and an ecumenical group decided that as a tribute to the sisters they would try to continue the EQDs.
The leader of each quiet day is free to choose their own topics and format, so that people can attend without any preconceived ideas and are prepared to learn or be challenged. In the past there have been days that have focused on prayer, bible topics, music, and art. It has also been a deliberate decision not to make reference to the religious denomination of the leaders when advertising the EQDs.
All are welcome and attendees will find that there is emphasis on fellowship as well as the spiritual.
 | This year's schedule is:
The quiet days are held at Marston URC Church, 352 Marston Road, Oxford, OX3 0JB, usually on the third Thursday of each month. Each day starts at 12 noon with a break between 1:00-2:00pm when you can eat the packed lunch you have brought.
Tea is served at 3:00pm and the day concludes by 4:00pm. It is not obligatory but an offering to cover costs would be appreciated.
The church is fitted with a hearing loop and parking is available. |
New Initiatives @ Lime Walk Methodist Church
Two exciting new activities have started up in Lime Walk Methodist Church Hall in New High Street. Both will be of special interest to those of you of more ‘mature’ years…which means that if you are between 50 and 100+ you’ll fit in just fine!
The first initiative is ‘Feelgood Fitness’ which describes itself as ‘gentle exercise for those who want to go home with a grin…not a grimace!’. So, whether you’d prefer to take your exercise seated in a chair, or up on your toes, this session -- led by an experienced, qualified instructor – is for you! Now meeting on Thursday mornings in the Church Hall. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes leaving us plenty of time for refreshments and a chat. The cost is just £2.50 per person…good company is provided at no extra charge!
The second initiative is our 'New High Street Tuesday Drop-in' which will run weekly from 2pm – 4pm. It may be that you just want to come along to sit quietly and chat with a few friends, or perhaps you’d rather tackle one of our table top games, browse the daily newspapers or pit your wits in a big screen nostalgia quiz. All this…and much more will be available! For more information on either of these activities, contact Malcolm Bromhall ( Pastoral & Outreach worker) on 07887 947 569, or email him at malcolm.bromhall@gmail.com |  |
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