A REFLECTION
Those of you who know me well will know I love God but often express frustration with ‘The Church of England’. You may also have heard me say women are so much more capable than men at thinking ahead, multitasking, organising, communicating and generally getting jobs done. So, imagine my delight when the Church of England stepped out of its conservative, traditional comfort zone and appointed a female Archbishop of Canterbury!!
Yes, I was surprised and yes, I was happy but of course, I acknowledge that for many this moment of history will be difficult to accept. Many gifted men have and are working very hard all over the world to do God’s work here on Earth. Being a good vicar is one of the hardest jobs I can think of. The role of Archbishop of Canterbury must be exceptionally demanding, requiring skills, knowledge and insight we can only begin to imagine. I am sure like the men before her, Archbishop Sarah will face many challenges not least being accepted as leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion because she is female. Jesus never excluded women. To me, His actions showed a vision of a kingdom where women were central, not marginalized, demonstrating God’s affirmation of all people regardless of gender. I really hope Archbishop Sarah will be given support and a fair chance and that people will reflect on the many women who, throughout history, have and are in so many ways spreading the Gospel.
Women have always been there! Mary Magdalen was the first witness to Jesus’s resurrection. Joanna, the wife of Herod’s household manager, supported Jesus and his disciples financially. Junia was mentioned as a female apostle in the New Testament by the Apostle Paul. Pricilla a tentmaker who, with her husband Aquila, ministered alongside Paul and taught others about the gospel.
Whatever our gender we are all loved by God and made in His image.
Galatians 3 vs 28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
I really look forward to hearing more from Archbishop Sarah and to seeing the Church of England grow and develop as God wishes it to with men and women equally recognised by all for the qualities and skills they offer to God and the people round them.
Tricia Giltrap, e. [email protected]
Health & Safety / Safeguarding Officer
Parochial Church Council member
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST OSWALD‘S
Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with God
+ Our regular Sunday and Wednesday 10am services take place in church
Those of you who know me well will know I love God but often express frustration with ‘The Church of England’. You may also have heard me say women are so much more capable than men at thinking ahead, multitasking, organising, communicating and generally getting jobs done. So, imagine my delight when the Church of England stepped out of its conservative, traditional comfort zone and appointed a female Archbishop of Canterbury!!
Yes, I was surprised and yes, I was happy but of course, I acknowledge that for many this moment of history will be difficult to accept. Many gifted men have and are working very hard all over the world to do God’s work here on Earth. Being a good vicar is one of the hardest jobs I can think of. The role of Archbishop of Canterbury must be exceptionally demanding, requiring skills, knowledge and insight we can only begin to imagine. I am sure like the men before her, Archbishop Sarah will face many challenges not least being accepted as leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion because she is female. Jesus never excluded women. To me, His actions showed a vision of a kingdom where women were central, not marginalized, demonstrating God’s affirmation of all people regardless of gender. I really hope Archbishop Sarah will be given support and a fair chance and that people will reflect on the many women who, throughout history, have and are in so many ways spreading the Gospel.
Women have always been there! Mary Magdalen was the first witness to Jesus’s resurrection. Joanna, the wife of Herod’s household manager, supported Jesus and his disciples financially. Junia was mentioned as a female apostle in the New Testament by the Apostle Paul. Pricilla a tentmaker who, with her husband Aquila, ministered alongside Paul and taught others about the gospel.
Whatever our gender we are all loved by God and made in His image.
Galatians 3 vs 28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
I really look forward to hearing more from Archbishop Sarah and to seeing the Church of England grow and develop as God wishes it to with men and women equally recognised by all for the qualities and skills they offer to God and the people round them.
Tricia Giltrap, e. [email protected]
Health & Safety / Safeguarding Officer
Parochial Church Council member
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST OSWALD‘S
Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with God
+ Our regular Sunday and Wednesday 10am services take place in church
+ Sunday 10am services are usually livestreamed
YouTube (also available as catch-up afterards):
http://bit.ly/Stoswaldsyoutube (click on ‘Live’)
+ Large-print hymn books are available – just ask one of the sidespeople when you go into church
+ Children’s area is on the left hand side of church
+ Toilets in the church hall round the back of the church including accessible toilet
+ Fair Trade Stall in the church hall usually on the 4th Sunday in the month
SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
10AM MORNING WORSHIP
Service Sheet: click here
Readings: 2 Timothy 12 8-15; Luke 17: 11-19
MONDAY 13 OCTOBER
10AM MORNING PRAYER IN CHURCH
1.30PM TABLE TENNIS IN THE CHURCH HALL
including a refreshments break!
Come along and give it a try – everyone welcome!
Contact: Keith Hood
TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER
10AM-12NOON IN THE CHURCH HALL
COMMUNITY CAFE & BABY CAFE
All babies & parents very welome! No specific activities planned … just a time to relax together
WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER
10AM HOLY COMMUNION IN CHURCH
(Book of Common Prayer)
10AM-12NOON IN THE CHURCH HALL
COMMUNITY CAFE
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER
9.30-11.30AM IN THE CHURCH HALL
ST OSWALD‘S TOTS
REMINDER
Do invite your friends, family, neighbours,
and people you walk past in the street!
ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH HOUSE GROUPS
DONATING MONEY: You can also support the Food Bank work by donating via this link here
+There is also a local Foodshare collection box in the Church Hall+
What will we be singing this Sunday?
MP179 Go, tell it on the mountain
MP673 There is a Redeemer
MP170 Give thanks with a grateful heart
MP33 And can it be that I should gain
YouTube (also available as catch-up afterards):
http://bit.ly/Stoswaldsyoutube (click on ‘Live’)
+ Large-print hymn books are available – just ask one of the sidespeople when you go into church
+ Children’s area is on the left hand side of church
+ Toilets in the church hall round the back of the church including accessible toilet
+ Fair Trade Stall in the church hall usually on the 4th Sunday in the month
SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
10AM MORNING WORSHIP
Service Sheet: click here
Readings: 2 Timothy 12 8-15; Luke 17: 11-19
Music words: click here
See list of the hymns/songs at the end of this email
We are sorry that it is not possible to provide refreshments after this service
11.30am BAPTISM SERVICE
See list of the hymns/songs at the end of this email
We are sorry that it is not possible to provide refreshments after this service
11.30am BAPTISM SERVICE
Parking on Sunday will be available in Townsends Chartered Accountants car park (accessed from Heslington Lane) as well as in the church car park
10AM MORNING PRAYER IN CHURCH
1.30PM TABLE TENNIS IN THE CHURCH HALL
including a refreshments break!
Come along and give it a try – everyone welcome!
Contact: Keith Hood
TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER
10AM-12NOON IN THE CHURCH HALL
COMMUNITY CAFE & BABY CAFE
All babies & parents very welome! No specific activities planned … just a time to relax together
WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER
10AM HOLY COMMUNION IN CHURCH
(Book of Common Prayer)
10AM-12NOON IN THE CHURCH HALL
COMMUNITY CAFE
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER
9.30-11.30AM IN THE CHURCH HALL
ST OSWALD‘S TOTS
REMINDER
Do invite your friends, family, neighbours,
and people you walk past in the street!
ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH HOUSE GROUPS
Exploring faith with bible study in fellowship with friends
If you would like to know more about joining a group, do have a chat with Rev Sue.
The existing House Groups have started up again – plus there will be some new groups on offer – watch this space!
Existing Groups:
Monday 13 October at 7pm (Redman Close Group weekly) contact Jackie Tuvey-Smith e. [email protected]
Wednesday 15 October at 11.15am (Sir John J. Hunt Meeting Room Group fortnightly) contact Lesley Milner t.01904 652782
Thursday 23 October at 7.30pm (Heslington Lane group fortnightly) contact Caroline Moore, e. [email protected]
REMINDER
If you would like to know more about joining a group, do have a chat with Rev Sue.
The existing House Groups have started up again – plus there will be some new groups on offer – watch this space!
Existing Groups:
Monday 13 October at 7pm (Redman Close Group weekly) contact Jackie Tuvey-Smith e. [email protected]
Wednesday 15 October at 11.15am (Sir John J. Hunt Meeting Room Group fortnightly) contact Lesley Milner t.01904 652782
Thursday 23 October at 7.30pm (Heslington Lane group fortnightly) contact Caroline Moore, e. [email protected]
REMINDER
ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH PRAYER CHAIN
ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH WHATSAPP GROUP
If you would like to join either of these, at the moment do contact
Caroline Moore, e. [email protected], m. 07764464192
ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH WHATSAPP GROUP
If you would like to join either of these, at the moment do contact
Caroline Moore, e. [email protected], m. 07764464192
CHURCH SERVICES RADIO/ONLINE
SUNDAYS
> 8.10AM – BBC RADIO 4 SUNDAY WORSHIP
Farsi Christians – hope in the midst of trial: Many Farsi Christians have come to the UK from Iran – their journeys carry both sorrow and hope: sorrow for what has been lost, and hope for the new life God is shaping.
> ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICE
SUNDAYS
> 8.10AM – BBC RADIO 4 SUNDAY WORSHIP
Farsi Christians – hope in the midst of trial: Many Farsi Christians have come to the UK from Iran – their journeys carry both sorrow and hope: sorrow for what has been lost, and hope for the new life God is shaping.
> ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICE
WEEKDAYS
> 10.45AM – BBC RADIO 4EXTRA DAILY SERVICE
> 10.45AM – BBC RADIO 4EXTRA DAILY SERVICE
LOCAL NEWS, SUPPORT & HELP ETC
REMINDER
St Nicks Autumn Fayre
Saturday 11 October, 1pm to 5pm
St Nicks Environment Centre, Local Nature Reserve
Rawdon Avenue, York YO10 3FW
For almost 30 years, St Nicks has celebrated the changing of the seasons with their Autumn Fayre. Originally called “Apple Day”, the fayre brings around 600 people to St Nicks Local Nature Reserve in Tang Hall for a joyful afternoon of live music, community stalls, food and drink, woodland activities, apple pressing, and more. For more information, click HERE
REMINDER
DEFIB UPDATE – TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
The charity that we purchased our defibrillator from (AED) offers free online training for CPR and using a defibrillator.
The British Heart Foundation also offer online 15 minute defibrillator awareness training.
If you are interested in doing the training, please click on one of the names below (Imogen Clarke)
AED + British Heart Foundation
HELPING LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS.
The foodbank relies on your goodwill and support.
DONATING FOOD
+There is a York Food Bank collection box at the back of Church+
Urgently needed (please): Tinned Vegetables, Tinned Fruit, Sqiasj / Long Life Fruit Juice (non-refrigerated), Instant Mash Potato / Instant Noodles, Tinned Soup, Tinned Rice Pudding or Custard, UHT Milk
We are running low of (please): Strong Carrier Bags, Pasta, Tinned Fish, Tinned Meat, Instant Coffee, Teabags, Tinned Tomatoes, Sponge Puddings (not refrigerated), Jars of Jam, Biscuits, Powdered Milk
We are funning low of non-food (please): Sanitary Pads, Shaving Foam / Razors, Deodorant, Household Cleaning Sprays, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Nappies Size 5 and 6, Baby Wipes, Baby Toiletries, Laundry Detergent
We are well stocked in (thank you!): Baked Beans, Nappies sizxe 1 and 2, Tinned Spaghetti
Unfortunately they are unable to accept (sorry): Out of Date (Past best before date) or opened items, Chilled/Frozen Products, Homemade Items (notably Jam), Baby Formula Milk, Medical Items (tablets, medicines, medical incontinence pads, Fortisip Bottles), Alcoholic Drinks
REMINDER
St Nicks Autumn FayreSaturday 11 October, 1pm to 5pm
St Nicks Environment Centre, Local Nature Reserve
Rawdon Avenue, York YO10 3FW
For almost 30 years, St Nicks has celebrated the changing of the seasons with their Autumn Fayre. Originally called “Apple Day”, the fayre brings around 600 people to St Nicks Local Nature Reserve in Tang Hall for a joyful afternoon of live music, community stalls, food and drink, woodland activities, apple pressing, and more. For more information, click HERE
REMINDER
DEFIB UPDATE – TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
The charity that we purchased our defibrillator from (AED) offers free online training for CPR and using a defibrillator.
The British Heart Foundation also offer online 15 minute defibrillator awareness training.
If you are interested in doing the training, please click on one of the names below (Imogen Clarke)
AED + British Heart Foundation
HELPING LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS.
The foodbank relies on your goodwill and support.
DONATING FOOD
+There is a York Food Bank collection box at the back of Church+
Urgently needed (please): Tinned Vegetables, Tinned Fruit, Sqiasj / Long Life Fruit Juice (non-refrigerated), Instant Mash Potato / Instant Noodles, Tinned Soup, Tinned Rice Pudding or Custard, UHT Milk
We are running low of (please): Strong Carrier Bags, Pasta, Tinned Fish, Tinned Meat, Instant Coffee, Teabags, Tinned Tomatoes, Sponge Puddings (not refrigerated), Jars of Jam, Biscuits, Powdered Milk
We are funning low of non-food (please): Sanitary Pads, Shaving Foam / Razors, Deodorant, Household Cleaning Sprays, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Nappies Size 5 and 6, Baby Wipes, Baby Toiletries, Laundry Detergent
We are well stocked in (thank you!): Baked Beans, Nappies sizxe 1 and 2, Tinned Spaghetti
Unfortunately they are unable to accept (sorry): Out of Date (Past best before date) or opened items, Chilled/Frozen Products, Homemade Items (notably Jam), Baby Formula Milk, Medical Items (tablets, medicines, medical incontinence pads, Fortisip Bottles), Alcoholic Drinks
THERE ARE ALSO FOOD COLLECTION POINTS: Waitrose (Foss Islands), Asda* (Monks Cross), Tesco* (Askham Bar), Work With York (Castlegate), and at Foodbank Warehouse (Clifton Moor) *for items bought in store
DONATING MONEY: You can also support the Food Bank work by donating via this link here
+There is also a local Foodshare collection box in the Church Hall+
REMINDER
ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH HALL RECYCLING HUB
What can you recycle there?
Cables, biscuit & tea packaging and candle waste
in the bins under the table in the hall foyer.
Clean cans, foil + tablet blister packs (all in bags)
in the Christian Aid bin on the right
Contact Pippa Ensor,
e. [email protected], m. 07949 844395
SOFT PLASTIC: We don’t recycle this but Aldi & the Co-op do!
ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH HALL RECYCLING HUB
What can you recycle there?
Cables, biscuit & tea packaging and candle waste
in the bins under the table in the hall foyer.
Clean cans, foil + tablet blister packs (all in bags)
in the Christian Aid bin on the right
Contact Pippa Ensor,
e. [email protected], m. 07949 844395
SOFT PLASTIC: We don’t recycle this but Aldi & the Co-op do!
What will we be singing this Sunday?
MP179 Go, tell it on the mountain
MP673 There is a Redeemer
MP170 Give thanks with a grateful heart
MP33 And can it be that I should gain