Notices
LECTURE: HUMAN FLOURISHING: 7.30PM 22ND OCTOBER
Why are we here? What makes for a good life? Join Kathy Sykes, presenter of BBC hit Rough Science, and Andrew Briggs, Oxford University Professor of Nanomaterials and author of Human Flourishing to question the role of technology and the nature of truth in our world. Tickets available at: https://if oxford.corn/event/human- flourishing/
CHORAL EVENSONG: SUNDAY 23 OCT, 3:30PM
Join us on Sunday for an uplifting service of choral music, sung by the University Church choir. This week features repertoire by William Harris, Grayston Ives, Charles Wood and Ralph Vaughan Williams. This service, devised during the English Reformation by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, draws on the Christian Scriptures and the ancient monastic offices of Vespers and Compline; it offers a simple, elegant framework for reflection and prayer.
LECTURE: CHARACTER & VIRTUE: 7.30PM WEDNESDAY 29 OCT
Questions of trust, probity and integrity dominate public life in contemporary Britain. These issues often coalesce around questions of character. If character is 'the guiding core of who we are', how does it develop? Can it be taught? What makes a 'good character' and who decides? Does 'character' make any difference to the way in which we exercise leadership? Why should character matter? Join us as we hear from Nick Austin SJ, Master of Campion Hall, Jesuit priest and spiritual director, and teacher of moral theology.
AN EVENING WITH THOMAS MERTON: THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM
Join Esther de Waal, Writer, and Jane Baun, Chaplain of Wadham College, as they explore the spiritual insights and photography of Thomas Merton. Participants will spend some time in the presence of our current exhibition and will be invited to integrate the spiritual nourishment offered both in written and visual forms with their own lives. Places are limited, so please book online.
COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS: 11.15AM WEDNESDAYS UNTIL 7 DECEMBER
During Michaelmas Term we are offering Coffee and Doughnuts on Wednesday mornings in the De Brome Chapel as a way of extending our ministry of hospitality during the week and reaching out to our wider community. Do come and invite others for this weekly informal chance to drop in and chat.
BIBLE STUDY: 12:45PM THURSDAYS UNTIL 1 DECEMBER
The Psalms are a treasury of poetry at the heart of the Hebrew Bible and the spiritual life of the Christian Church. From the writings of St Augustine of Hippo, it is clear that his theological imagination was fed by the Psalms of David. In this series of Bible Studies, we are exploring the Psalms with the help of the expositions of St Augustine.
FREE LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES: 1PM THURSDAYS
The next in our Thursday lunchtime recital series will take place on 27th October as we welcome pianist Nikita Demidenko, student at the Royal Academy of Music. His programme includes works by Schumann & Medner.
SUPPORTING UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
The Diocese of Oxford has joined Citizens UK in providing a safer, more streamlined system designed to provide support for those undertaking the sponsorship process for supporting Ukrainian Refugees. For more information on hosting or supporting refugees visit: www.oxford.anglican.org/everyday-faith/becoming-a-christian/how-to/make-a-difference-in-ukraine.php
NEW TO ST MARY’S? If you are new to St Mary’s and have started coming to services in the last six months or so, we may not have your contact details. If you would like to find out more about what is going on at the University Church, please email admin@universitychurch.ox.ac.uk with your name, address and telephone number and ask for your name to be added to the Parish Directory. This directory is used only by parish staff but it enables us to get in touch with you as the need arises.
