22nd June: The First Sunday of Trinity
8am Holy Communion. President & Preacher: Revd Prof Rob Gilbert.
10am Parish Eucharist and Forest Sunday School. President: Revd Emily Hockliffe Essex. Preacher: Revd Prof Rob Gilbert. Organist: Revd Canon David Knight
29th June: The Second Sunday of Trinity
8am Holy Communion. President & Preacher: Revd Emily Hockliffe Essex
10am Parish Eucharist and Forest Sunday School. President: Revd Canon David Knight. Preacher: Revd Emily Hockliffe Essex. Organist: Rosie Tweddle
Midweek Services
Morning Prayer: 9am Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Lady Chapel.
10am Wednesday Eucharist followed by refreshments.
A prayer for the vacancy
God of vision and hope,
we thank you for all who have ministered here throughout the history of this church.
In this time of vacancy,
may we continue to grow in love,
share in responsibility,
and seek your vision for our future,
in the name of Jesus Christ, our shepherd and our guide.
Amen.
New vicar announced
We are delighted to announce that the Revd Martin Little will be joining us as our new vicar from the autumn. He will be installed in mid-September and will be joining us from St John’s Highbridge in Bath and Wells Diocese where he currently serves. Please pray for him and his family as they prepare to move, and for the people of St John’s as they prepare to enter a vacancy.
Please note The Parish Office will be closed from Wednesday 25th and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday July 14th. Notices for the church booklet for Sundays 6th & 13th July should be sent to Emily’s email at curate@hthq.uk no later than Tuesday 1st July
Community Café every Tuesday 9.30 – 11.30am in the meeting room in church. An intergenerational space for parents/carers to spend time with their younger ones, meet up with people of all ages over a cup of tea/ coffee etc Toys available for preschool age children and toddlers.
2025 Annual Peace and Friendship Walk on Thursday 26 June, organised by the Oxford Council of Faiths (OxCoF).
At 6pm it will leave the Jewish Centre in Richmond Road,and via St Giles and the University Church at 8pm arrive at the Bath Street Mosque off St Clement’s.
Please be aware that only two banners are carried – OxCoF’s own (Faiths WalkingTogether) and that no others are permitted.
From 5.30-6.00pm the synagogue will be open.
There will be light refreshments at the University Church, and at the Walk’s end there will be vegetarian curry provided by the Mosque and desserts by the Jewish community.
Summer Fete 12 July 2025
We are planning for the Summer Fete this year. This will be the final time that the current committee will be organising the Summer Fete. We hope to have an extremely successful event for our last year. We will be happy to receive good quality books, toiletries, toys, nearly new gifts, plants and cakes. Nearer the time other donations of wine for the Water to Wine, an item for the Tombola or a £2 donation to buy a prize, will be welcomed. We urge you to complete a Gift Aid form with your donations. It makes a real difference Fete committee: Derek and Margaret Taylor (765051), Mike and Lisa (768077), Janet Foot (762450), Linda & Howard (765003)
Quarry Summer Fete in aid of the Headington Quarry Village Hall on Sunday 6th July 11am – 6pm please see poster to support a fun event.
Eco Tips
Remember that the Bullingdon Bring and Repair Café closes during school holidays. If you lack the time/ tools/ skills to repair various gadgets and items of electrical equipment, instead of condemning them to landfill, try the expertsat Bullingdon Centre, OX3 7HS, 07792 49 13 50. No charge for tea/ coffee, parking but a donation is appreciated.
Pastoral care team
Are you in need of support or would you like to talk to someone? We rely on you to let us know of anyone who is ill, or in hospital or who might welcome a visit. Please contact any of the clergy (numbers on back page) or Helen Day, Janet Masters, Anne Tarassenko, or Ruth Wooldridge.
