Upcoming Services

  

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday
Holy Eucharist

Preacher: The Revd Hannah Cartwright

Easter Sunday
Choral Eucharist with Easter Ceremonies

Preacher: The Very Revd Dr Jeffrey John

Easter Day is the most important day in the Christian Year and the celebration at St Mary's marks the culmination of our observance of Holy Week. At this service, our choir will be accompanied by Instruments of Time and Truth. The service ends with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus.

An Order of Service is provided for the congregation. It includes everything you need to take part. You are very welcome to participate in the singing of hymns and joining in the words of the service. Everyone is welcome to receive communion - or if you prefer, you are welcome to come forward for a blessing.

The service is followed by a glass of fizz or something non-alcoholic in the De Brome Chapel. There is also a creche facility at the back of church, where toilets and baby changing facilities are also provided. Everyone is welcome to attend. We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary's.

Easter Sunday
Easter Carols

Noughth Week

Noughth Week
Latin Communion

Preacher: The Revd Dr Melanie Marshall

The beginning of each University Term is marked at the University Church by a celebration of Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer 1662, which from the earliest days was translated into Latin for use in colleges and universities. The service lasts for approximately 40 minutes.

All are welcome to attend and should enter by the High Street entrance. Gowns may be worn by members of the University. 

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day
Service of Commemoration

The Second Sunday of Easter

The Second Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist

Preacher: The Revd Naomi Gardom

This Eucharist takes place in the Chancel. An Order of Service is provided for the congregation. The service is simple and contemplative, following the pattern of Common Worship. There is a brief homily and the service lasts for about half an hour. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Second Sunday of Easter
Choral Eucharist

Preacher: The Venerable Jonathan Chaffey

This Eucharist takes place in the Nave. It is our principal celebration of the week. An Order of Service is provided for the congregation. It includes everything you need to take part. The service is accompanied by hymns and the congregation joins in singing the mass setting. The service is followed by refreshments in the De Brome Chapel. There is also a creche facility at the back of church, where toilets and baby changing facilities are also provided. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Second Sunday of Easter
Choral Evensong

This service takes place in the Chancel. The form of service was devised during the English Reformation by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, who would later be martyred in Oxford. His trial took place at the University Church. The service is sung by the Choir and draws on the Christian Scriptures and the ancient monastic offices of Vespers and Compline; it offers a simple, elegant framework for reflection and prayer. Everyone is welcome.

The Third Sunday of Easter

The Third Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist

Preacher: The Revd Canon Dr William Lamb

This Eucharist takes place in the Chancel. An Order of Service is provided for the congregation. The service is simple and contemplative, following the pattern of Common Worship. There is a brief homily and the service lasts for about half an hour. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Third Sunday of Easter
Choral Eucharist

Preacher: The Revd Canon Dr William Lamb

This Eucharist takes place in the Nave. It is our principal celebration of the week. An Order of Service is provided for the congregation. It includes everything you need to take part. The service is accompanied by hymns and the congregation joins in singing the mass setting. The service is followed by refreshments in the De Brome Chapel. There is also a creche facility at the back of church, where toilets and baby changing facilities are also provided. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Third Sunday of Easter
German Lutheran Service

This service takes place in the Chancel. Since 1939, when a group of German refugees gathered in the University Church, a German language service has taken place on the first Sunday of the month. Further information is available here: https://www.ev-kirche-london-west.org.uk/gemeinden/oxford.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist

Preacher: The Revd Canon Dr Alvyn Pettersen

This Eucharist takes place in the Chancel. An Order of Service is provided for the congregation. The service is simple and contemplative, following the pattern of Common Worship. There is a brief homily and the service lasts for about half an hour. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Choral Eucharist with University Sermon

Preacher: Professor Rory Stewart OBE

This Eucharist takes place in the Nave. It is our principal celebration of the week. An Order of Service is provided for the congregation. It includes everything you need to take part. The service is accompanied by hymns and the congregation joins in singing the mass setting. The service is followed by refreshments in the De Brome Chapel. There is also a creche facility at the back of church, where toilets and baby changing facilities are also provided. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Choral Evensong

This service takes place in the Chancel. The form of service was devised during the English Reformation by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, who would later be martyred in Oxford. His trial took place at the University Church. The service is sung by the Choir and draws on the Christian Scriptures and the ancient monastic offices of Vespers and Compline; it offers a simple, elegant framework for reflection and prayer. Everyone is welcome.

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist

Preacher: Alice Willington

This Eucharist takes place in the Chancel. An Order of Service is provided for the congregation. The service is simple and contemplative, following the pattern of Common Worship. There is a brief homily and the service lasts for about half an hour. Everyone is welcome to attend.