Subject: News from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

September Choir


by Robert Howarth


From this Sunday I am looking for keen volunteers to join a voluntary choir for the 10.30am Sung Eucharists throughout September. As we return to singing the Congregational Mass and Hymns, I thought it would be nice to have some willing leaders to help everyone back into the swing of normality. I will also bring an easy Anthem to be sung during the Eucharist. I hope that, in the lead up to the University term, we can unlock our voices and be back to full singing strength in time for the return of the University Church Choir. It has been a long time since we have really engaged in singing within our worship, and I for one strongly feel that it is an important part of the Service that we will need to recover in the months ahead.


So, please, if you feel that you can hold a line, are familiar with the Webber Setting that we sing, and are keen to help out, then please do join us. I don’t have a limit on numbers and will sing all by myself if necessary (you don’t want that though…) All I ask is that you turn up for a 0930 rehearsal with a smile, and a song in your hearts.


By all means drop me an email (robert.howarth@universutychurch.ox.ac.uk) and I will answer any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Online Worship:


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Book your visit to the Tower online


The Tower is now open and you can book a ticket online for your visit at the link below. You can find more information as well as our Terms & Conditions on our website.

Online Bookings

Notices


OPEN DOORS: SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

The University Church has been visited by many illustrious figures, who left their mark on the building, the University and the whole of English History. Meet five of the most famous ones, Elizabeth I, Archbishop William Laud, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, John Henry Newman and John Wesley, expertly led by one of our accredited guides and listen to a tale woven over the centuries. We're organising two guided tours, a free 3pm tour with Brian Lowe and a 7pm, Candlelit Tour (including the Tower) with Christine Bainbridge, which costs £10. Registration through Eventbrite.

3pm Free Tour. This tour is now sold out.

7pm Candlelit Tour (incl Tower): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/168235363501 


RIDE AND STRIDE 2021

The annual ‘Ride and Stride’, in aid of the Oxfordshire Historic Churches

Trust, will take place on Saturday 11 September. Participants either walk or

cycle around the Diocese visiting churches. We have some volunteers who

have kindly agreed to help but if you would like to help, please let us know.

Volunteers welcome Riders and Striders and sign off their sponsorship forms

on the day. If you are able to help, please speak to one of the clergy.


InSpire Hope4Creation Weekend, 17-19 September

As part of the preparations for COP26 and helping people to think how their church community might respond, there is a 'Hope4Creation' weekend conference on Friday 17 - Sunday 19 September.

We welcome participants from churches throughout the Deanery and we would love you to take part. Further Details here


COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FOOD BANK (CEF) CEF, based at St Francis Church, Cowley, provides nutritionally balanced food parcels for individuals and families in temporary crisis or hardship. If you would like to help, please put your donations of non-perishable foods into the CEF box which can be found in the Adam de Brome Chapel every Sunday. Currently there is a particular need for tinned vegetables, fruit, meat and fish, longlife milk and juices, and practical toiletries - but all donations welcome.


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