The Parish Church of St Oswald, King and Martyr, Oswestry

A warm welcome to the website of St. Oswald’s, the Town Centre Church of Oswestry, which has been a place of worship for almost 1000 years. Worship is supported by choral music of high quality and by thoughtful preaching, prayer and action. St. Oswald’s works closely in friendship with other local churches and organisations in the wider community as we seek to share God’s love for all.

Vicar:- Rev. Harvey Gibbons, M.A.

 

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Place of Welcome

Tuesdays in the Parish Centre 10.30 - 12.30 for coffee, company and chat. Everyone welcome.

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NEXT SUNDAY

Sunday 20th October,

8.00 HOLY COMMUNION

10.30 PARISH EUCHARIST

6.30 pm CHORAL EVENSONG

 

 CHURCH OPENING TIMES

Monday to Saturday open 10 am to 3 pm

STUDY WITH US!
JASSICA'S BIBLE STUDY    Next meeting, the 24th October, 2 pm.  Studying the Creed. Study books, £5, available in the office. New members welcome.

Book club   now meeting on Mondays at 7.30 Next meeting Monday 14th October. Reading 'The bad Christian's manifesto' by Dave Tomlinson. Contact Carron in the office for more info.

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NEWS

The Festival for the 150th Anniversary of the Restoration of St Oswald's was a great success. There were concerts including opening and closing concerts by 'Scholars and Gentlemen' and our Church Choir; 'Music for a Summer Evening', a series of 4 recitals; and displays and 3 talks about church history. The Bell Ringers did their Teddy Bear zip-wire event from the top of the tower and several peals. The Knitted Bible exhibition was very popular and well attended. 

NEW CHURCH GUIDE BOOK IS NOW ON SALE in Church. Price £2.50.Please put money in the wall slot or use the Card Reader.

HARVEST POEM COMPETITION - Who can write the best Harvest Poem? Please have a go, there is no prize, but a Framed Certificate will be awarded and presented to the winner, and your poem will be published in the parish magazine. All entries to be given to Father Phil in an envelope by Sunday September 29th,  or email:  phil.hughesshrewsbury@gmail.com   The Winner will be announced on Sunday October 20th

 

 

THIS WEEK:-

Friday 18th October
9:00am -
Morning Prayer (online)
10:00am - 12:00pm -
Under 5s Stay and Play Group
6:45pm - 8:15pm -
Junior Choir rehearsal
7:15pm - 8:15pm -
Full Choir
8:15pm - 9:00pm -
Choral Scholars & Adults only

DAILY MESSAGE

The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.
Psalm 25:14-15
17/10/2024

CAR PARK - If you are using the car park to attend a church event please advise the parish office of your car registration number to avoid a possible fine

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