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Latest News
Our Website
Sun, 05/07/2009 - 20:52 — franWelcome everyone! Please take the time to have a look around and let us know what you think. To keep the website informative and up to date, please send us news about Church events you have attended, and any special life events, such as baptisms, graduations, weddings and anniversaries, as well as obituaries of Church members. Please share your photos of Church and life events with us. If you have any suggestions for improvements/amendments to this site, or would like to contact me for any reason, please email Fran@thechurchonoakwood.org. Happy surfing:-)
CAFOD - Connect2 News
Sun, 15/01/2012 - 22:26 — franOnce again thank you to all who have supported Connect2Rwanda over the past year. When we first launched the project last Spring one of the first things we did was to invite people to send messages to the people of Musha.
Amongst the many messages that went out were some sent particularly to one of the community leaders, Feza, whose daughter had just died. This week we have received a letter from Feza thanking all those who sent messages and telling us how the family are striving to rebuild their lives.
Unwanted freezers needed - can you help?
Sun, 15/01/2012 - 13:11 — franJAKES is a group that provides hot meals for needy people at New Life Church in Normanton.
They are lucky enough to have received large donations of food from generous companies but unfortunately have run out of freezer space to store it. Regrettably food will have to be thrown away if the problem cannot be resolved.
If you have an unwanted freezer in any condition or size please let Becky in the Church Office know or contact Denise directly at JAKES on 01332 673685
We can collect:-)
Treasurer Vacancy remains unfilled - could you step in?
Sun, 15/01/2012 - 12:44 — franThe crucial position of Church Treasurer continues to remain unfilled despite previous requests for a volunteer.
We are grateful to Elizabeth Embley, who wished to leave the post last July, but who has continued to fulfill the role. Please consider whether this is something that you could do for the Church community. Elizabeth is very willing to train any volunteer.
Please approach one of the Elders if you think you could help or would like some more information.
Allison Rees stands down as Church Elder
Sun, 15/01/2012 - 12:37 — franIt is with regret that Allison Rees has decided to step down as an Elder of the Church and from the Church Council.
We would like to express our thanks to Allison for all her hard work and dedication.
Are you called to be an Elder? Please consider if you would be willing to take on this challenge.
Christingle Service a joyous occasion
Sat, 14/01/2012 - 22:18 — franMany thanks to
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r 'Open the Book' team who led our annual Christingle service last Sunday. It was a happy and joyous event and helped to raise funds for The Children's Society.
The photos show the team on Saturday morning preparing the orange worlds with the fruit and sweets.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - 18th to 25th January
Sat, 14/01/2012 - 22:00 — franWeek of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th – 25th January:
There will be a special service during the Week of prayer for Christian Unity at The Church on Oakwood this Wednesday (18th January), beginning at 7.30pm.
Please try to come to this service if you can, and experience the joy of being able to pray together and work together as Christians in our area.
The theme of our prayer is: ‘We will be changed’.
Christmas Card delivery a huge success!
Sun, 11/12/2011 - 21:15 — franA massive thank you to all those who turned out on Saturday to deliver our Church Christmas cards to 2500 homes in Oakwood. Every last card was delivered - in fact, we had to turn some volunteers away.
The successful reintroduction of the annual Christmas card is a real credit to the Discoverers Youth Night group and all those people who got behind them and helped with delivery.
Season's Greetings to all!
Gareth Ellison elected to Church Council
Sun, 11/12/2011 - 20:51 — franOur congratulations go to Gareth Ellison who today was unanimously elected to the vacancy on the Church Council.
Christmas Cards For Oakwood
Fri, 09/12/2011 - 20:49 — franThe Christmas card designed by members of Discoverers' Youth Night will soon be available. It will detail all the Christmas services taking place at The Church on Oakwood and St Alban's Catholic Church.
We are relying on the willingness of Church members to deliver the cards around Oakwood. For the past few years, a lack of volunteers has made the delivering of Christmas cards impractical. This year we are hoping to bring back the tradition, and have prepared 2 500 cards, enough to cover half of the Oakwood Estate.