Sunday Forum

Beacon of Hope: the life and ministry of Littlemore Church
Sunday 18 May | 12noon - 1.00pm | Old Library

St Mary & St Nicholas, Littlemore, serves on the front line of poverty relief in the East Oxford community. In the covid 19 pandemic, they brought together local schools, community projects, food suppliers and statutory agencies to address the issue of food insecurity locally, and they have transformed their building to provide essential community space for those experiencing loneliness, isolation and mental health challenges. Littlemore church was founded by St John Henry Newman while he was Vicar of the University Church after realising that his parishioners were having to make over a three mile round trip to attend worship. John Henry Newman embedded himself within the Littlemore community, even teaching violin to children in the Parish. Today, the University Church is delighted to continue our partnership with Littlemore Church, including by supporting their poverty relief work through our regular giving. Join the Revd Margreet Armitstead and members of Littlemore Church to hear about the work of this creative and resilient community on our doorstep.