Hallelujah! Christ has risen from the grave! Easter Sunday, one of the most incredible days in the Christian calendar, marks the victorious resurrection of Jesus from death! He died so that we would not have to, but death could not keep, and for that we are saved! We celebrate our new life together with HolyContinue reading “Easter Sunday at St. Oswald’s Church”
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Easter Vigil at St. Oswald’s
Our Lord has died, but he is in the business of rising from the grave! We know that Jesus lives and we gather together on Saturday, 30 March in the evening to celebrate the hope we have! Please join us at 7:00pm as we will light our new Paschal candle, celebrate the profound joy thatContinue reading “Easter Vigil at St. Oswald’s”
Good Friday at St. Oswald’s
The hope that we have — for our present and future with God — is all down to Jesus. “This is true because Christ suffered for our sins once. He was an innocent person, but he suffered for guilty people so that he could bring you to God. His body was put to death, butContinue reading “Good Friday at St. Oswald’s”
Maundy Thursday Agapé Meal
Maundy Thursday is such an important time in the Christian calendar as this traditionally marks the evening in which Jesus had his last meal with his disciples. From this beautiful day, we have received the gift of communion, one of the most important meals that Christians take together to remember Jesus’ incredible sacrifice. St. Oswald’sContinue reading “Maundy Thursday Agapé Meal”
Palm Sunday
On Sunday, 24 March we celebrate the brilliant event of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey and citizens welcomed Him into the city by waving palm branches. This occasion also begins Holy Week, one of the most important periods in the Christian calendar, as this time is used to prepare ourselves for the incredible giftContinue reading “Palm Sunday”
St. Oswald’s Key Recall
To ensure the ongoing security of our lovely church building (and to comply with our insurance!), we are going to be changing our locks. If you have any set of church keys, please return them to either of our wardens as soon as possible. Thank you! Image taken from Pixabay and created by weinstock.
Home Group Launch
The moment you have all been waiting for has finally arrived! We are very excited to let you know that we have restarted our Home Groups and the inaugural meeting will take place on Monday, 13 February. Feel free to check out our Home Group page for further details! Please either speak with Rev. JoeContinue reading “Home Group Launch”
Sunday Morning Crèche Launch — Volunteers Needed!
We have relaunched our Sunday Morning Crèche for little ones! Every Sunday during the morning service, when our older kids head upstairs for Kids Zone, parents and their 0-3 aged children are welcome to join us in our crèche room at the front of church. We are looking for two more volunteers to welcome littleContinue reading “Sunday Morning Crèche Launch — Volunteers Needed!”
Little Caterpillars Launch!
We’re thrilled to announce that our toddler group, Little Caterpillars, will be starting on 9 February 2023! It runs every Thursday morning from 9-11 during term times in the church during term time. This group is suitable for children 0-3 (and their grown-ups!) and we will have lots of fun singing songs and nursery rhymes,Continue reading “Little Caterpillars Launch!”
Can you help us finish our Church kitchen?
We are 90% complete our kitchen refurbishment! The floors have been laid, the wall cladding is up, new surfaces and shelving units have been installed, and the sinks have been tapped in! We welcome our community to use the space for teas and coffees at the end of our services — come and see ourContinue reading “Can you help us finish our Church kitchen?”