Notices
PASSION AND COMPASSION EXHIBITION & VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE
Drawing on the ancient spiritual devotion of the Stations of the Cross, we invite you to participate in a journey of reflection and discovery in the city of Oxford.
Using the website or the mobile application, weave your way around our ancient city, where key works of art can be found - in both religious and secular spaces, from churches to museums, and even city rooftops. On this journey, you will be accompanied by leading academics, theologians and artists, contemplating the profound meaning of the Stations of the Cross through some of Oxford’s most impressive works of art.
A linked exhibition of all 14 Stations of the Cross will be up in the Adam De Brome Chapel until Easter week.
https://www.passionandcompassion.org/
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Wednesdays during Lent 1pm -2pm in the Old Library and on Zoom. Join us in the Old Library or on zoom. Email: ana-maria.niculcea@universitychurch.ox.ac.uk for the link. If you are considering confirmation and haven’t already spoken to a member of the clergy do get in touch for a conversation.
WHAT MAKES COMMUNITY?
Wednesday 9th March 8.00pm – 9.00pm on Zoom
Join us for part two of our conversation to share stories and ideas about how we can continue to build a flourishing community in the next season of life at St Mary's, in the City and beyond. We will be asking: ‘what are some of the pressing local needs and how can we be a church which is rooted, relational and outward looking?’ Email ana-maria.niculcea@universitychurch.ox.ac.uk for the zoom link.
GARDENING DAY: HOLYWELL CEMETERY There will be another gardening day at Holywell Cemetery on Saturday 12 March 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!
POETRY HOUR
Wednesday 16th March, 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm, Old Library.
Join us for the final Poetry Hour of term for an hour of reading, discussing and writing poetry. The theme will be Ash Wednesday and Lent.
HOPE4CREATION ECO-WORKSHOP
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 March, University Church of St Mary the Virgin
Come and have fun, walk in nature and share together in learning and talking about Creation, God and Us. Non-residential, including all meals (vegetarian). £20 per person- bursaries available. For more information and to book the workshop https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/265000402337
Tuesday, 29 March, 10am, Divinity School, Brian Mountford will be interviewed by Angela Tilby on his recent book 'Church Going Gone' at the Oxford Literary Festival. For more information and how to book a ticket,
https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2022/march-29/church-going-gone-a-biography-of-religion-doubt-and-faith
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.
