Notices
POPPY APPEAL
The Poppy appeal runs from 29th October - 13th November (Remembrance Sunday) during which time Lyn Robertson will be available after the service if you wish to purchase a poppy in support of the Royal British Legion, supporting ex service personnel and their families.
GARDENING DAY IN HOLYWELL CEMETERY
There will be another gardening day at Holywell Cemetery on Saturday 12 November from 10am – 1pm. You do not need to be an experienced gardener. If you have secateurs and other tools, feel free to bring them, but please make sure that you have some suitable clothing. Gloves are also a good idea!
SUNDAY FORUM ON RACIAL JUSTICE: LET JUSTICE ROLL
12pm, Sunday 13th November, Old Library
We are delighted to welcome the Revd Polly Falconer, UKME Development Enabler for the Diocese of Oxford to speak and lead us in discussion around how we can work together for racial justice. Polly’s background is in social justice, particularly for those whose lives are affected by mental health challenges, and inequality in health & social care, working at local and national levels for over 35 years. Polly has won Radio Academy Awards for projects with the BBC on social justice issues including ‘Handle With Care’; a project on ‘looked after children’ and ‘Warning, May Contain Nuts’; mental health awareness project. Do join us in the Old Library straight after the service.
POETRY HOUR: 5.30PM WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER, OLD LIBRARY
Poetry Hour is a forum for a diverse group of poets who have been reading and writing poetry together since 2015 in a relaxed and supportive environment. This week we will continue to write in response to sensory stimuli and workshopping poems.
FREE LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES: 1PM THURSDAYS
The next in our Thursday lunchtime recital series will take place on 17 November as we welcome pianist Qianqian Zhou, a student at the Royal Academy of Music. The programme includes works by Beethoven, Rachmaninov and Brahms.
TRANSLATING SCRIPTURE, THURS 17 NOV, 2.30PM, ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM
Katherine Wodehouse, Ashmolean Museum, and Will Lamb, University Church, will lead a joint workshop in the Print Room at the Ashmolean Museum. We will explore a series of images which provoke reflection on translating scripture – not just the subjects studied but also the way in which artists have chosen to represent the imagery and symbolism of the Bible. Places are limited so book here: https://www.universitychurch.ox.ac.uk/events/translating-scripture
CREATIVE MORNING, SAT 19 NOV, 10AM
You are warmly invited to bring your own creative project and enjoy a relaxed morning of quiet productivity in the company of like-minded people. Snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided. For more details, contact ana-maria.niculcea@universitychurch.ox.ac.uk
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.
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.
