ACTIVITIES

Bible Reading Fellowship
Choir
Church Bells
Flowers
Floodlighting the Tower
JAM
Friends of Shorthampton Church
House Groups
Little Fishes
Sunday Club and Crèche
YOYO

Little Fishes meets in the Chapel every Wednesday morning in term time, starting at 10.15. All pre-school children and their carers are welcome, to meet and make friends, and to enjoy Songs, Bible stories, crafts, play-time and refreshments. For details please contact Alison (813063). BACK TO TOP

Choir photos
An informal choir leads the worship on Sunday mornings at the Parish Communion service. There is a practice on Friday evenings at 7pm in church, to which anyone is welcome would like to be part of this 'Music Ministry'. The choir sings a wide range of music - including Taizé chants, traditional and modern songs and hymns, and various anthems. Occasionally the choir sings at Weddings and special services. For further details contact Denise Summers 01608-810639. BACK TO TOP

Church Bells photos movie
The Church bells are rung every Sunday morning and there is a practice every Wednesday evening. These meetings are lighthearted and fun! The evening practice usually ends with a well earned visit to the pub. Experienced ringers and beginners welcome. Tower grabs and other visits also welcome. For further details contact Mike Summers 01608-810639. BACK TO TOP

Flowers photos
St.Mary's is blessed with a talented team of flower arrangers. They work on a rota basis to provide arrangements for every Sunday as well as for Weddings, funerals and other occasions. Christmas, Easter and Harvest provide a real challenge through the year - do visit our church to see their handiwork! For further details contact Joan Marsh 01608-810029. BACK TO TOP

Floodlighting the Tower photos
The Church Tower is floodlit from September to March and provides quite a spectacular night-time landmark for the town. For £10 you can sponsor the flood lighting of the church tower for an evening - perhaps for someone's birthday, or in memory of a loved one, or to celebrate an anniversary. If you wish, a card is placed in church indicating the event and (if appropriate) you receive a card to send to the person (or family) whose special event is being remembered. For further details contact the Parish Administrator, Jan Fielden. 01608-810286 BACK TO TOP

Sunday Club and Crèche photos
These are held every Sunday Morning in term time. There are two groups, one for 3-6 year olds, and another for 7-10 year olds. We are following the programme 'Roots' by Susan Sayers, which enables both children and adults to follow the same pattern of Bible readings Sunday by Sunday. Bringing your children to Sunday Club enables them to learn about the Christian faith and to grow into fully participating members of the Church of Christ. Together we hope to enable children to confirm their own commitment to Christ. For further details contact Christine Pearce. St. Mary's PCC has implemented Child Protection Policy and Procedures. BACK TO TOP

JAM - Jesus And Me photo
This is a group for 8-13 year-olds which meets in the Upper Room during the Sunday morning service. It is bible discussion based and follows the theme of the church year week by week, exploring integration into the Church later. The children organise fund-raising events and take an active part in the services from time. For more information please contact Kat on 01608 811660 or David on 01608-810760, david.bn@btinternet.com BACK TO TOP

YOYO (You're Only Young Once!) is an ecumenical Youth Group for teenagers meeting fortnightly. Fun, activities, games, outings and a chance to chat about faith and many other topics. This is based on the Crusader Groups. Meet in the Methodist Hall, Fishers Lane, Sunday evenings 7-8.30 pm . To find out about the current programme, please contact John or Pam Clifford, Tel: 01608-811051
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House Groups
There are always several groups in existence, meeting in the daytime or evening, for fellowship, study and prayer. Some are short term, for Advent and Lent for example, and others are more permanent. There are some Alpha Groups and courses run in Charlbury (contact Kat Patrick on 01608-811660), to which inquirers are welcome. BACK TO TOP

Bible Reading Fellowship provides regular daily study notes to enable you to read the Bible at home and enhance your spiritual and prayer life. They are written by a number of well-known contributors and published by the Bible Reading Fellowship. For future details, and if you would like to know more, contact Michael Waring. BACK TO TOP

The Friends of Shorthampton Church
All Saints Church lies within the parish, in the tiny agricultural hamlet of Shorthampton. The building dates back to the 12th century and is still is regular use for worship. Walkers on the Oxfordshire Way are glad to drop in to rest and absorb the prayerful and peaceful atmosphere. The fabric of the building has recently been extensively - and expensively - restored, for which the Friends of Shorthampton have raised many thousands of pounds through different events and trusts. The medieval wall paintings are to be restored, after a period of monitoring the moisture in the building. A guide book, postcards and other items are available for sale in the church. If you would like to help or become a Friend of Shorthampton, contact the Vicar. BACK TO TOP