See below for further details of weekly Compline, Study Groups, Making Group and other special events added to our usual mix of services and activities.
On Wednesday 5th March there will be said services with ashing at 10am at St John’s and 11am at St Mary’s Kidlington. At 8pm in St Mary’s Kidlington we have a sung service with ashing.
How to Live Faithfully with Help from the Minor Prophets
Each week will focus on one theme from the minor prophets (repent and renew /remain faithful…) and we will discuss the challenges of modern Christian living with the resources – prophetic texts, art, music, and a range of theologians.
Groups will meet on Monday afternoons starting March 10th (2.30pm in St Mary’s Refectory) and Tuesday evenings starting March 11th (8pm in St John’s Lady Chapel).
The group leaflet is now available, – you can read it here or download it. If you read the booklet online you can click on any of the links given – note they may not open in a new tab, so at the end of viewing the link you would need to use the “back arrow” to return to the leaflet; don’t just close the tab as you will lose your place in the leaflet.
The Making Group will also be meeting on Friday afternoons from 2:30pm to 4pm in St Mary’s Refectory, starting on 14th March.
“Five Minor Prophets”
During Lent the Making Group will be meeting on:
14th, 21st, 28th March and 4th, 11th April at 2.30 – 4pm in the Refectory.
We will be looking at 5 minor prophets and what they teach us about Christian living. Our discoveries will be expressed through a large installation inspired by the work of contemporary artists Magdalena Abakanowicz and Barbara Chase Ribourd.
All are welcome to join the group. You do not have to be artistic. We will be using a wide variety of techniques: woodwork, knitting, fabric manipulation, knotting, weaving, working with recycled materials.
If you would like to take part but cannot come to the Friday sessions you could work at home (instructions provided!)
Please let us know if you would like to take part: David and Rosemary Meara
rosemary.meara@gmail.com
Compline Services and Talks – St Mary’s Kidlington 8.45-9.15pm
On each Sunday evening during Lent and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week, starting at 8.45pm, there will be a short talk followed by the service of Compline (starting at 9pm).
The ancient office of Compline is a service of quietness and reflection at the end of the day.
Below are the details of all our services in all our churches from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. You can also download a simple list here.
These services on Palm Sunday, 13th April, will lead us into Holy Week:
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8am and 10am, Holy Communion
- St John’s Kidlington, 10am, Holy Communion
- St Mary’s Hampton Poyle, 10am, Holy Communion
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8.45pm, Talk followed by Compline at 9pm
Please do join us for any service of preparation during this Holy Week:
Monday 14th April
- St John’s, 7.30pm, BCP Evening Prayer & Litany
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8.45pm, Talk followed by Compline at 9pm
Tuesday 15th April
- St John’s, 7.30pm, Holy Communion using an Iona-style liturgy
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8.45pm, Talk followed by Compline at 9pm
Wednesday 16th April
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 11am, Holy Communion
- St John’s, 7.30pm, Stations of the Cross
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 8.45pm, Talk followed by Compline at 9pm
Maundy Thursday 17th April
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 7pm, Agape service with Washing of Feet and simple Agape meal leading into Vigil until midnight.
- St John’s, 8pm, Holy Communion with Washing of Feet, followed by Stripping of the Altar and Vigil until midnight
Good Friday 18th April
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 12noon to 3pm, Reflections at the Cross
- St John’s, 2pm, Reflections at the Cross
- St John’s, 4pm, Family Service
Churches Together in Kidlington will be holding their usual Good Friday Walk of Witness, starting from St John’s at 9.45am.
Our Online Pause for Prayer will be held at 10am, Monday and Wednesday (but not Good Friday or Easter Monday).
Please do join us for any of our celebration services on this day, 20th April:
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 5am, Dawn Mass
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 10am, Celebration Eucharist
- St Johns, 10am, Lighting of the Fire and Celebration Eucharist
- St Mary’s Hampton Poyle, 10am, Celebration Eucharist
- St Mary’s Kidlington, 5.30pm, Choral Evensong
The Diocese is offering a new series under the name Come and See. It’s a big, warm open invitation to everyone, for everyone for an adventure in faith and trust. It’s something for the local church and the whole community… including children and young people, families and schools. It’s completely free and all are welcome. This year Come and See starts on Ash Wednesday, 5th March 2025.
The theme for 2025 is Earth, Water, Wind and Fire – Understanding Baptism.
To find out more and to sign up go to the Diocesan website “Come and See“ page