Notices
PATRONAL FESTIVAL: THIS SUNDAY
All are warmly invited to stay for celebratory drinks after the morning service at 10.30am. If you are new to St Mary’s we would be delighted to get to know you better, please do introduce yourselves to others over drinks or to member of the clergy.
ORGAN RECITAL SERIES - 3.30PM, SUNDAYS IN AUGUST
Our August Organ Recital Series continues today as we welcome a host of esteemed organists from across the UK. This week our own James Brown, Organist of The University Church will be giving the recital and we look forward to welcoming George de Voil, St James’s, Sussex Gardens, and David Terry, St Mary Brookfield, in the coming weeks to play an exciting range of works on our classical instrument built in 1986 by the Swiss firm Metzler Orgelbau.
HIDDEN HIGHLIGHTS TOUR – 7.30PM TUESDAY 15 AUGUST
Join the Revd Dr Will Lamb, the Vicar, for a tour of the church as we explore some of the hidden highlights of this exceptional building and fascinating past. Places are going quickly so do book your free ticket here.
WHAT’S ON GUIDE: LONG VACATION
Make sure you pick up your copy of the ‘What’s On’ guide to find out more about events and services coming up at St Mary’s over the long vacation and do take a copy or two to share with friends and neighbours too.
HISTORIC HEART OF OXFORD EXHIBITION – UNTIL 20 SEPT
Step into the past and discover the extraordinary legacy of Oxford's University Church at our immersive exhibition, inspired by the remarkable book 'The Historic Heart of Oxford' by acclaimed historian Geoffrey Tyack.
FOOD BANK DONATIONS NEEDED
The Community Emergency Foodbank is currently in particular need of tinned meat, long-life milk, jam, and sauces for pasta (they have a plentiful supply of pasta but no sauces to accompany it). There is a box in the DeBrome Chapel every week during the 10.30 service to collect donations.
SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY
If you would like to support the ministry of the University Church, you may wish to make a cash donation at the offertory or via the contactless card machine by the High Street entrance. You can also make a donation online (please use the QR code) through the Parish Giving Scheme or by sending a text: Text "SMV X" to 70085 to donate £X. E.g.: "SMV 5" to 70085 will donate £5.00. Texts cost £X plus one standard rate message. Thank you!