OPW Spring Gathering &

Birthday Offering Brunch

This Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m.

Seminary Church - Community Room (1st floor)

Program: “Honeybees”

presented by Alexander Zomchek,

Miami University Beekeeper

Calling all bee lovers, children of all ages, naturalists, caring for creation men and women.

We will gather to eat brunch provided by the Afternoon, and Evening Circles. Please, join us as we learn the ins and outs of the bee world, and what we can do to help them thrive.

Join Our Spring New Member Experience!

This Sunday, April 7th and again on Sunday April 21st, Oxford Presbyterian Church will be offering a New Member Experience in Pastor Marc’s office right after worship service. We’ll be talking about what Presbyterians believe, what becoming a member involves, different kinds of membership that are available, whether this choice might be right for you and your family, as well as opportunities to get involved with OPC whether you decide to join or not.

Please email the church office or give us a call at 513-523-6364 if you’d like to learn more.

Youth Group Service Night Rescheduled for April 10

Due to some bad weather this week, the Youth Group Trash Pick-Up has been moved to next Wednesday, April 10th. This outdoor service project is part of our youth group’s commitment to help care for God’s creation.

Youth Lock-in on April 12

Middle School and High School students are invited to an overnight lock-in on Friday, April 12th. This will be a joint lock-in with the youth group at the Presbyterian Church in Wyoming in Ohio. Lisa Kaufer (who organized and led last year’s Kirkmont Spring retreat will be co-leading this lock-in along with Pastor Marc. Check your email for cost and registration information (or contact Pastor Marc at the church).

The Spring Rummage Sale is Coming!

The Rummage Sale supports the mission work of the Oxford Presbyterian Women, helps the environment by recycling gently used items, and provides an opportunity for all to find fantastic bargains and it helps those in our community that cannot afford to buy new.

It is time for Spring cleaning and a great time to donate to the church Rummage Sale. What do we need? Clothing for Men, Women and Children, Household Items, Linens, Tools. Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Gifts, Toys, Books and more.

We need volunteers:

• to sort, display, and price our donations on: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 15, 16, and 17, from 10 am - 4 pm
• to bag and box our leftovers and help transport to Goodwill and Thread UP on Saturday, April 20, from 1 - 2 pm

We are especially grateful for Men and Youth to help us with this final chore. 

Nature Club with Dick Munson

The Nature Club will be meeting at Dick Munson’s house on Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m. We will be potting up seedlings for Trees for Life as part of our congregational calling to care for God’s creation.

The Nature Club will also meet for a nature walk at the State Nature Preserve at Hueston Woods on Sunday, May 5th at 3:00 p.m. For more information, please see Dick Munson.

Tuesday Afternoon Circle

The Tuesday Afternoon Circle (TAC) will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Pavilion at the Knolls on April 16th. We are studying lesson 7.

An optional lunch at noon in the café is available with reservations due to Lynn Cronk by Friday, April 12th.

All women are welcome! Contact the Church Office, (513) 523-6364, with your questions.

2024-2025 CCNS: Oxford Preschool Enrollment Information

CCNS applications for Priority Enrollment* families are available. Open Enrollment Applications will begin April 18, 2024. Please email CCNS for more information and an application.

*Priority enrollment applications include those from children who are currently enrolled, are active members of the Oxford Presbyterian Church, or are siblings of currently enrolled students or siblings of alumni (within five years).

Culinary Nutrition Workshop

Please join us for a fun and creative time!

Oxford Presbyterian Campus Students are invited to join Nancy Parkinson on Thursday, April 18, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., in the Food Science Lab, located in 101 Phillips Hall, 420 South Oak Street. We will make tasty and easy to prepare recipes that fit the budget of college students, share a meal, share our faith and make new friends.

Reservations need to be made with Nancy Parkinson by Thursday, April 11 at noon. We hope you will join us as we strive for a greater work of our call to "Eradicate Systemic Poverty."

Dwelling in the Word: An Adult Christian Education Series

Have you ever wanted to take a deeper dive into the passages that are being preached on Sunday morning?

The Christian Education committee invites you to join Pastor Lawrence and Pastor Marc for “Dwelling in the Word,” a 2-part offering on Tuesday, April 23rd and Tuesday, April 30th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We will gather in the Molyneaux Lounge for a potluck meal (bring your favorite dish!) and a contemplative look at that week’s text.

OPC Now Hiring!

Oxford Presbyterian Church is looking to hire a Pre-Kindergarten/Nursery Assistant beginning mid-summer 2024. We are looking for someone who loves children and is available on Sunday mornings and other special events as needed.



Please call or email the church office if interested and to obtain a copy of the position description. Thank you!

Calling All Acolytes!

Oxford Presbyterian Church is looking for children who would like to volunteer to serve as acolytes during worship on Sunday mornings. Our acolyte program this year is coordinated by Katie Curry and Bryson Fears. Bryson and Katie are both new session members. Bryson serves on the Worship and Music Committee, and Katie serves on the Christian Education Committee. If your child is interested in being an acolyte, please contact the church office.

Oxford Sustainability Newsletter

C4C's latest edition of Oxford Sustainability Newsletter is online, and it's full of ways to get involved with Caring for Creation.

Click here to read and subscribe, and here to view the calendar of events. 

News from TOPSS

Sherry Martin, Executive Director of Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS), shared some exciting news with the community this week, as follows: The Boards of TOPSS and FRC (Family Resource Center), after careful consideration, have decided that FRC will be part of TOPSS. The missions and services of both organizations will be combined into one convenient One-Stop Shop.

Beginning April 1, 2024, TOPSS will include a food pantry and social services, resulting in improved quality of service and overall well-being of clients and the organization.

OPC Kirkmont Scholarship Application

OPC's Christian Education Committee would like to encourage our young disciples to attend camp at Kirkmont Center in Zanesfield, Ohio. In order to support them in pursuing this experience, we would like to share two scholarship opportunities for families.

The first is OPC's Kirkmont Scholarship to offset costs involved in sending children to Kirmont. For more information on this scholarship please contact Candace Crist or Gordon Adams.

The second funding opportunity is from First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven who are offering a grant for children to attend any Christian camp.