Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
In preparation for worship,
we encourage you to read the Scripture passage
and reflect on what God’s word might be to you.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5
Message: "Beyond Knowing"
Including the Sacrament of Holy Communion
JOIN us for WORSHIP in the SANCTUARY or from HOME.
on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
and activities to nurture faith
(Note on image above: Bell Tower of the Memorial Church, photo by Marcia Perry)
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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A Service of Witness to the Resurrection |
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life . . .
nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us
from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Romans 8:38-39
A Memorial Service for Sarah Jane Soika will take place tomorrow, Saturday, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Church sanctuary. A long-time member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church family, Sarah was a Deacon and Honored Woman by Oxford Presbyterian Women.
All are welcome to join us in-person as well as over the livestream at this link.
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Hearing Devices Available |
Now available in the sanctuary of the Memorial Church are hearing devices to enhance amplification during our worship services. If you are hearing impaired and would like some auditory assistance during the worship services, see an usher in the Narthex before the service.
A new sound system was installed at the Memorial Church last fall. As part of the sound system these hearing devices are now available to our parishioners to use during worship. Presently, there are four devices. If you think you could benefit from the use of a device, please tell an usher. These devices are kept charged and come with a lanyard and a piece that fits over the ear. Headphones could be used with the device. Please return the device to an usher in the Narthex at the close of the service.
The worship and music committee hopes these devices may help those who have trouble hearing during the service. More devices can become available if there are many who desire to use this assistance. At home using livestream you can adjust the volume. Using the lanyard, you will also be able to adjust the volume. Now the hearing impaired will have access to auditory assistance in worship at Oxford Presbyterian Church.
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In observance of Independence Day, OPC offices will be closed on Monday, July 5.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, July 6 at 8:30 a.m.
Have a Safe Holiday!
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Creating a Healthy Community |
Be a part of a lifesaving team.
Oxford Community Blood Drive
Friday, July 9 ~ 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Seminary Community Room
104 E. Church St.
(white building on the corner of Church and Poplar)
Appointments Encouraged | Sponsor Code 321
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When: Saturday, July 17, at NOON
6500 Springfield Rd.
Please bring:
your own lunch for snacking,
your own chair for the best seat in the park,
your own kids (or borrow the neighbors’!) for the playground,
your best walking shoes for either of the marked trails,
* your smile and happy personality for sharing a fun time with friends!
- Connections Committee
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On June 19th, a modified version of Oxford Relay for Life took place in the evening in Uptown Oxford. The weather was beautiful, and helped make for a successful final relay event. The goal of the committee was to raise $20,000 for cancer research and we reached $28,000!!!!
The Oxford Presbyterian Church team, which has been active in Relay for over 10 years, raised $6,300. Over 500 luminaries were lit in memory or honor of cancer fighters.
The committee has one final fundraiser related to this year's relay event coming up in August. A team is hosting a wine tasting at the Oxford Country Club. For a $25 donation, you can taste a range of wines and enjoy snacks, along with good conversation throughout the evening. OCC would like to have an idea of how many people to expect, so please contact them at least 48 hours in advance to reserve a place.
Please contact Jennifer Lake if you have any additional questions at 513-276-0008. Thank you for supporting our OPC team over the past 10 years as we work to find a cure for cancer.
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#Congratulations to Kylee Fears for being accepted to this year's Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth at Monmouth College. The Lux Institute is a two-week summer program of rigorous theological study, worship, community service, and fellowship. This year's theme was “A New Earth: Thinking Theologically about Environmental Justice."
Congratulations, Kylee!
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Connecting as the Beloved Community |
Amy and Keith McGoldrick made equitable working arrangements in their home. She went upstairs, he went downstairs. They met for breakfast and for dinner. The time Amy saved, by not being on the road to work every day, was put to much better use. Pre pandemic, Keith often traveled to vastly different time zones and he only had to deal with jet lag. Using Zoom calls meant adjusting his sleep patterns at times. Grandson Arlo, born in October to Amanda and Kevin, has been the highlight of their lives. Amy and Keith quarantined for two weeks before they could visit Arlo. Amy is eager for the choir to be back in the loft adding their voices to the Sunday morning worship experience.
Bill, Kalinde Webb, Emma and Katya Fisher have weathered the pandemic well. Kalinde had an amazing student teacher who was very tech savvy, making her teaching life more manageable. Just before the shutdown, in March, the family adopted two cats from the Preble County Animal Shelter - Fenner and Mechko. Their antics brought much levity to the household. The girls are both graduates, as of the spring of 2021- Emma from Ohio University and Katya from Talawanda (and is replacing her sister at Ohio University this fall). Kalinde coached cross country at the high school in the fall of 2020. It seemed like the most normal thing she did - although coaching while wearing a mask is a bit of a challenge. Bill continued to be his flexible self, keeping all the balls in the air.
John and Jenny Bailer were probably one of the most adversely affected couples, due to the pandemic, in our congregation. Jenny worked constantly in her position as Butler County Health Commissioner, including receiving phone calls at all hours. John took on everything at home - shopping, cooking, making Jenny take a walk when she did not want to, staying in touch with the family as well as keeping up with his classes etc. Son, Chris, is at home and has developed an interest in cooking - well timed! Daughter, Sara, and her husband moved to London just before the shutdown there, so have been working from home. This has made it difficult to develop friendships. Jenny recently took a week off from work - she had not been away from work since March 2020. Finally she is feeling a sense of regrouping and knowing who she is again. She stated that she is so proud of our church leadership as they followed the advice of public health recommendations.
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Are you receiving the "Monthly Newsletter"? It's a great way to connect to our ministry.
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Christian Education Survey |
The Christian Education committee would like to hear from you! We would appreciate your feedback about current programming and possible future programming opportunities. Please take a moment to complete this Christian Education Survey.
THANK YOU!
- OPC Christian Education committee members
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Save the Date - Kids Coalition Against Hunger Food Packing Event |
Sunday, October 17, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 4:00pm
Oxford Presbyterian Church
All are Welcome to join us!
Be part of our diverse mission efforts to Eradicate Systemic Poverty in the Oxford community and around the world. 15,000 meals will be packed and a third of the meals will be used for local food insecurity.
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The measure of a life is not its duration,
but its donation.
- Peter Marshall (1902-49), former U.S. Senate chaplain
With the return of worship without prior registration, our giving practices in support of the congregation’s ministry may continue to evolve. In the church narthex you will find offering plates in which you may place your weekly offering.
To give via QR code, scan the code in the image below with your phone and follow the brief prompts. View a video tutorial here on giving through QR code.
To give via text message, text opc1825 and your designated amount to 73256. For example, text "opc1825 25" to 73256 for an offering of $25 and follow the prompt. View a video tutorial here on giving via text message.
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Living Into Hope
Life is a gift to be received with gratitude
and a task to be pursued with courage.
- Confession of 1967, Presbyterian Church USA
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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