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.

 

 

St Oswalds Safeguarding. Click the lock to download.

Members of St Oswald's joined our Orthodox brothers and sisters in blessing St Oswald's Well on Saturday 1st August.

Place of Welcome

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

 

SERVICE TIMES

Sunday 2nd August 2026 PATRONAL FESTIVAL

10.30 Parish Eucharist

12.30 Bring and Share Lunch, Parish Centre

6.00pm FESTIVAL EVENSONG

 

CHURCH OPENING  TIMES

Monday to Saturday open 10 am to 3 pm

NEWS BOX 

Ride and Stride is on 12th September this year. Sponsorship forms available at the back of the church, or from Anne Pilsbury if you'd like to  take part. Or please sponsor Fiona and Annie, visiting churches.  Poster above. 

Hymns and Pimms at Criggion on Sun 16th August at 3 pm. Favourite hymns and a glass of Pimms. All welcome. See poster below.

Bereavement & Pastoral Support :- Read more about the service offered by Catherine, our new Lay Minister, HERE or under Church Life, above. 

Read the story of the St John window HERE.  

Drone photo above by Matt Wilson with thanks.

 

Samantha Widnall and Beth Haughan will be performing “The moment the world turns” - a recital of BSL, exploration and discovery, based on the theme of enlightenment. Songs include, ‘I Wonder as I Wander’, ‘The Last Rose of Summer’, ‘The Estuary’, ‘King David’, ‘The Cloths of Heaven’ and ‘Song to the Seals’.the recital is a continuous narrative, with storytelling at its heart.

Hermon Arts, Chapel St, Oswestry, Sat 9th August, 4.30pm.  Come and support Sam!

THIS WEEK:-

Monday 3rd August
10:00am -
Staff Eucharist and Meeting
3:00pm -
St. Oswald’s Ladies Group have tea at Dobbies.
Tuesday 4th August
10:30am - 12:30pm -
Place of Welcome Drop in - Parish Centre
Wednesday 5th August
9:00am -
Morning Prayer (online)
10:00am -
Under 5s 'Stay and Play' Parish Centre

Are you feeling in despair, overwhelmed or isolated?

  • Don`t be afraid to ask
  • You are not alone
  • Whatever you share with us is Confidential

It can feel both isolating and overwhelming sometimes when bereaved or struggling with challenging situations.
We would like to support you by listening and helping you to feel understood.
We may well be able to help or signpost you towards practical assistance too.
Catherine is our new Lay Minister. She has experience and qualifications in Bereavement Support and Pastoral Counselling.
READ MORE HERE

Our organist, Jo Sands, maintains a YouTube channel featuring performances recorded on our church organ. These recordings provide an opportunity to hear the instrument's range outside of regular services.

Watch: Toccata - Widor | Jo Sands

You can view the full collection of performances here: The Oswestrian Organist Channel

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

Due to pressure of work in the interregnum, St Oswald's Book Club is taking a break. It will then continue to meet fortnightly on a 
Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. 
All are welcome to join us for coffee and cake and lively 
discussion! We look forward to seeing you there.

 

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