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Important Funday News Flash
Due to England kicking off at 3.00pm on Saturday in the World Cup, we have decided to start the Funday at 1pm. This will mean an adjustment to the arrival times for volunteers - please could you arrive by 9.30am if you are helping with set-up, and 12.15pm if you are helping during the afternoon. We will still finish at 5pm as planned. Please do let us know asap if this will be a problem. You can contact the Funday Administrator, Peter Hart by email or leave a message on 01865-763572. |  |
Holy Trinity Autumn Course, "Nothing More and Nothing Less"
An interesting sounding course is being held this Autumn at Holy Trinity, Nothing More and Nothing Less. The course is based on the award-winning film I, Daniel Blake, and each of the six named sessions will include clips from the film.
It will provide an opportunity to question why so many people in our society suffer extreme hardship, and to examine the causes of injustice and oppression– and what we as a church could do in response.
It will provide an opportunity to question why so many people in our society suffer extreme hardship, and to examine the causes of injustice and oppression– and what we as a church could do in response.
 | The course will be held over six sessions, at both 2:30 and 7:30pm.
September
* Tuesday 11: Viewing of the whole film. * Tuesday 18: Systems of Oppression * Tuesday 25: Staying Human
October
*Tuesday 2: Compassion in the Darkness
* Tuesday 9: Fighting Back or Giving In?
* Tuesday 16: The Suffering Servant |
Kingdom Agents Holiday Club
Are you thinking ahead to or longing for the Summer holidays? If you want something that will entertain and inform your children about life with Jesus then the answer could be found at Headington Baptist church. They are running an exciting sounding Holiday Club for children aged 4 to 11 for the first week in August!
It costs £10 for the first child, and £5 for each additional sibling registered. Details of medical and dietary needs will be taken on the 6th but if there is additional information that you think they should know in advance then please get in touch.
You can download a pdf of the registration form here or else it's quicker and easier to do it online at: www.hbc-oxford.org.uk/holidayclub
If you have any questions, please contact Nick Jackson (nick@hbc-oxford.org.uk or call 01865 763572). |  |
Headington Funday 7th July 2018
If it's the summer then the Headington Funday must be happening soon! We are delighted to offer the 13th Headington Funday in Bury Knowle Park from 2-5pm, all completely free, as the churches' gift to the community.
This year's offering includes the favourites: BBQ & Tea Tent, balloon modelling, face painting, bouncy castle as well as a giant inflatable obstacle course, tug-of-war, cakes, bang-a-nail, live music, juggling, giant games & lots more!
 | Our hard working team is entering the final phase of preparation and we look forward to welcoming all our visitors, new and returning, to our annual afternoon of fun in the sun. Well, we are also praying that the weather holds and you can join us in prayer at an evening devoted to prayer for the Funday, on Friday 29th June, 7.30pm at Cornerstone Church (2 Quarry High Street, Headington, OX3 8JT). If you can come along, even for a short while, that would be fantastic.
We also welcome volunteers to help us on the day with the set up, stall management, and take down. If you can offer any time to help with this, then the Rev. Paul Clarke would love to hear from you. You can email paul.clarke@hbc-oxford.org.uk or call 01865-763572 or sign up online here.
If you would like to help us advertise the event by putting up a poster at your place of work, worship, or community organisation, you can download one from here. |
St Mary's 60th Anniversary
St Mary's celebrates its 60th Anniversary in style!
The celebrations of St Mary's Church are spread over the weekend, starting off with a Fun Day! Saturday 16th June 11.00-15.00 at St Mary's Church, Bayswater Road, OX3 9EY.
Bouncy castle - Face painting - Games - Martial Arts display - Junk modelling - Raffle -Tombola - Barbecue - Cakes
Bouncy castle - Face painting - Games - Martial Arts display - Junk modelling - Raffle -Tombola - Barbecue - Cakes
For details of other events, see the church's Facebook page here. |  |
Family Services at St Andrew's Church, Headington
Family Services at St Andrew's Church, Headington.
Getting to church with your children on a Sunday morning isn't always easy!
Join us on Sunday afternoons instead at St Andrew's Church, Headington, for our "Family Services". We meet at 3.30 in the church. Children and young people sit on mats at the front and enjoy songs, stories and activities tailored specially for them: there's lots of fun and interaction. We then have a free children's tea at 4.15 pm with sandwiches, fruit and cake.
Our family services take place monthly: March 18, April 22, May 27, June 17, July 15, Sept 23, Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 09.
Mums, dads, grandparents and carers are all welcome, as are those without children who would like to join in the fun.
 | For more information contact Tim Howles at curate.headington@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you soon! |
Priory Prayers 2018
“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.
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 (or phone 07941 724326) and Kate (or phone 01865-750915) as soon as possible!
The ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) will take place on Sunday 21st January 2018 at 3:00pm at Corpus Christi RC Church, Margaret Road, when the Rev. Chris Band, of Headington Baptist Church, will be our preacher.
Monday 29th January – the WPCU work group Monday 26th February – Lime Walk Methodist Monday 26th March (start of Holy Week) – Cornerstone Church Monday 30th April – Corpus Christi Monday 21st May (to avoid Spring Bank Holiday) – Oxford Bible Church Monday 25th June – Headington Baptist Monday 30th July – St Andrew’s
Monday 24th September – All Saints Monday 29th October – Quakers Monday 26th November – Holy Trinity
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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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