Thursday 25th December

Christmas Day Holy Communion service.

Wednesday 17th December

Christmas lunch at St Luke's Drop In (ring to book a place : 251616)

Sunday 14th December

5pm: Carol service with donkey and nativity play

Sunday 30th November

5pm: Winter BBQ and service of light: come and celebrate the start of Advent . Dress warmly!

Sunday 9th November

11am: Remembrance Sunday service

Sunday 2nd November

11 million takeover day: A special service led by the young people of St Luke's. Special refreshments afterwards.

Friday 31st October

Light Party for Monday Club age group 5-6pm

Sunday 12th October

'Milk and Honey' : Harvest special service 11am with Hunger Lunch afterwards with some authentic African dishes. Collection will be taken to buy a cow for an African farmer.

August 11th - 12th

On August 11th and 12th between 1.30 and 3pm there will be a portrait painting workshop for young people between the ages of 5 and 15.

This will be led by Martin Beek an artist and member of St Luke's. The portraits will be exhibited on 12th and 13th September (see details below) along with portaits of the church and community by Martin Beek.

The exhibition will be called 'Facets'.

18th - 19th August

There will be a couple of trips to Youlbury outdoor activity centre on the 18th and 19th August between 2 and 4pm for 11 to 15 year olds (details from Tim sparrowhawk)

Tuesday 10th July

10.30am - 12noon Childhood illnesses and treating minor accidents. Special Baby & Toddler Group with visit from the Health Visitor. For more details call 01865 251616.

Wednesday 11th July

7.30 - 9.30pm Come and see the new St Luke's. A drop-in evening for people to see and talk about plans for the new St Luke's building. Come along at any time.

Monday 16th July

7.30 - 9.30pm Quiz Night. How much do you know about Oxford? Come and test your knowledge and chat to your neighbours. Refreshments provided.

31st July 3 - 4 pm

Free basketball coaching in Bertie Park (school year 6 upwards)

1st August 3 - 4 pm

Free basketball coaching in Bertie Park (school year 6 upwards)

7th August 11.45 - 4.30 pm

Boy's school trip to Youlbury (school years 6 - 9) (assault course & football)

8th August 2.30 - 6pm

Free football coaching in Bertie Park (school year 6 upwards)

10th August time tbc

Boy's group Go Karting (school years 6 - 9)

15th August afternoon

Children's cinema trip (years reception-6)

21st August 2 - 4pm

Circus Skills (in St Luke's) (school years 3 upwards)

23rd August 2 - 4 pm

Arts Afternoon (in St Luke's) (school year 6 upwards)

24th August 2 - 4 pm

Arts Afternoon (in St Luke's) (school year 6 upwards)

31st August 2 - 4 pm

Children's craft and games afternoon (school years reception-6)

9th September 10am - 6pm

Historic churches open day with photo exhibition, children's art exhibition and string quartet

15th October - 12.30pm

Special Harvest service starting at 12.30pm with lunch in church

21st October - 2 till 4pm

Tabletop sale in aid of youth activities

13th November - 8pm

Reminiscence evening with wartime music and songs. Refreshments provided

Sunday 17th December - 5pm

Carol Service with nativity play and donkey

Thursday 21st December - 7pm

Creative Youth Service

Monday 25th December - 11am

Holy Communion

Sunday 6th January - 5pm

3 Kings' Day (creative service for Epiphany)

Wednesday 13th December - 1pm

Christmas dinner, call 251616 to book a place

25th Feb - 1st April

'Life Attitudes': a look at the Beatitudes, with creative activities 8pm St Luke's

1st April

Palm Sunday, 10am joint with SOCT blessing of palms with donkey in Hinksey Park followed by breakfast and All Age service at St Luke's

4th, 5th, 6th April

Easter Discovery Days Wed, Thurs, Fri at 1.30pm- 2.30pm a creative session for parents and children looking at Easter themes, followed by refreshments.Suitable for chilrden aged 0-8. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

5th April

Maundy Thursday (5th April) 7.30pm Passover Supper. Please call 01865 251616 to book a place

8th April

Easter Sunday 11am Communion 12-1pm lunch, 1-2pm Easter activities including an easter egg hunt- suitable for all ages

12th April

7-8pm Creative Service for Young People

30th March

St Luke's talent show, 7.30pm, St Luke's. Please come along and support the our talented young people as they show off what they can do. Ticket £1

Baby and Toddler group

This group now runs on a Tuesday too, 10.30-12noon. The Health Visitor comes to the group on the first Tuesday of each month.

23rd March

Wellbeing Afternoon, Friday 1-3pm. A perfect way to unwind if you are feeling stressed or just looking for new ways to relax. Come and discover more about ways to manage stress and treat yourself well. The afternoon is being run with workers from MIND. Child care available, please call 01865 251616 to book a place for your child.

Sunday October 14th

11am 'Feed My People' A Harvest interactive service for all ages, looking at staple foods of the world.

Bring and Share lunch afterwards

All Welcome!

Sunday 28th October

7pm 'Saving Planet Earth' A Christian perspective.

Short act of worship, activities and discussion with some refreshments afterwards.

South Oxford Churches Together event

Sunday November 11th

11am Remembrance Sunday Service

Tuesday 20th November

7.30pm Reminiscence evening on Floods past and Present Refreshments provided

Sunday 16th Dec

Carol service with nativity play and live donkey 5pm Mince pies and refreshments afterwards

Wednesday 19th Dec

Christmas lunch at our Drop in. 1pm (Drop In 10-12) Ring to book a place 01865 251616

Friday 21st Dec

Father Christmas visit to St Luke’s New Baby and Toddler Group (group runs from 10-12 noon, with optional lunch afterwards for those who wish to stay)

Sunday 23rd Dec

11am Christingle Service. All ages welcome

Tuesday 25th Dec

11am Christmas Day Holy Communion service

Outings:

Drop-in outing to Coventry and Cadbury's World (06/07/2005)

On 6th July members of the Wednesday Drop-In enjoyed a day out exploring the contrasting Christian themes presented at Coventry Cathedral and Cadbury's World. In addition there was an enjoyable Pub Lunch at Hopwood House making an excellent day out - shame about the Birmingham rush hour traffic encountered on the way home!

Fridays Feb - Apr

PEEP sessions are being held at St Luke's Baby and Toddler Group from 10.30 to 11.30 on the following dates: Friday 1st February ; Friday 8th February; Firday 15th February; Friday 22nd February; Friday 29th February; Friday 7th March; Friday 14th March; Friday 28th March; Friday 4th April.

PEEP is about parents and children learning together through a range of play activities, singing and stories. Babies and toddlers welcome!

The sessions will be run by Terry Torchia from Grandpont Children's Centre

18th, 19th and 20th February

Journey to Easter 1.30-2.30pm each day - Easter crafts, cooking and stories suitable for 1-8 year olds, parents & carers. Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday 18th: Jesus & the Donkey Meet a real donkey!

Tuesday 19th: Jesus shares a Meal Try some different foods.

Wednesday 20th: Jesus comes alive! Make an Easter Garden.

Lots more activities on each day too! Free of charge.

Mothering Sunday 2nd March

11am Service with giving of flowers for mums

Wednesday 12th and 19th March

Welfare Rights Open Days on Wednesday 12th March and Wednesday 19th March from 10.30 to 12.30pm. Confidential advice available on Debt management, housing and other financial issues. Refreshments available

Palm Sunday Sunday 16th March

10am Outdoor service with South Oxford Churches Together in Hinksey Park followed by procession to St Luke's and Service at St Luke's at 11am

Maundy Thursday 20th March

7.30pm Passover Supper Ring 251616 to book a place

Good Friday 21st March

10.30am to 1.30pm : Crafts, stories, hot cross buns: for parents and children (age 0-9)

Easter Saturday 22nd March

10.30am-12.30pm: A chance for quiet prayer and reflection, or just to come and relax in a peaceful setting

Sunday 5th April - Palm Sunday

Joining with St John's Church for a Blessing of Palms service in Hinksey Park, followed by a late breakfast of croissants and coffee at St Luke's from 10.30. At 11am there will be a service at St Luke's for all ages.

Thursday 9th April - Maundy Thursday

7.30pm: Passover Supper at St Luke's. Come and experience an authentic Jewish Passover, led by Revd.Tim and Ann Bradshaw Ring Oxford 251616 to book a place.

Friday 10th April - Good Friday

10am - 3pm 'Journey to the Cross' - a creative drop in event for all ages. A range of activities and crafts to help reflect on the meaning of the Cross.

Saturday 11th April - Holy Saturday

10-12 noon: Drop in for quiet prayer and reflection.

Sunday 12th April - Easter Day

11am Easter Communion followed by lunch and a Grand Egg Hunt. All ages welcome!