Union Worship of
Oxford United Methodist Church
& Oxford Presbyterian Church
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Oxford Community Arts Center
In preparation for worship,
we encourage you to read the Scripture passage
and reflect on what God’s word might be to you.
Scripture: James 1:17-27
Message: "Listening Matters"
and activities to nurture faith
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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This Sunday, August 22 we join our brothers and sisters of Oxford United Methodist Church for worship at the Oxford Community Arts Center. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. at the OCAC Outdoor Pavilion at the corner of Walnut and Elm Streets.
Come and celebrate our unity as the body of Christ!
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Litter Pick-Up @ OCAC, Sunday August 22 After Worship |
Join our Caring for Creation team for a litter pickup this Sunday, August 22 after our joint worship at OCAC. We will depart in small groups from the OCAC pavilion, and will do short (30-45 minute) routes to collect litter and get our community looking clean and lovely for fall. Bring your hat, favorite gloves, water, and any pickup tools you may wish to use. It should be a fun way to get some exercise and enjoy some walking fellowship.
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Hedwig (pictured) and September make me think of the end of summer and back to school. I’m sure many of you have great stories about your ministries and adventures to share from your summer. Photos tell a wonderful story too. If you do, please remember to get your stories for the September Connections newsletter to Bridgite, today, August 20. I look forward to “reading (and seeing) all about it.”
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Greetings from the Eradicating systemic Poverty (ESP) Team!
A number of our congregation have picked up a copy of the book, Always with Us? What Jesus Really Said About the Poor, and those of us who have read it or are reading it have found it to be relevant and timely in that it relates poverty to scripture and to the teachings of Jesus and relates both to issues of justice we face today.
This book will be used as the basis of our mid-September to early October book discussions occurring Sundays after worship service.
An introduction to poverty will occur on September 12, after worship. On September 18, we will begin a small group study of the book. In case you missed out on getting a copy (free!) of this book earlier in the summer and would like one, we can order more. Let Bridgite know by August 24 if you are interested so that we can have books on hand.
From the editors of Always With Us?: Jesus's words "the poor you will always have with you" (Matthew 26:11) are regularly used to suggest that ending poverty is impossible. In this book, Lis Theoharis critically examines both the biblical text and the lived reality of the poor to show how this passage is taken out of context and distorted. Poverty is not inevitable, Theoharis argues. It is a systemic sin, and all Christians have a responsibility to partner with the poor to end poverty once and for all.
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Joyfully we will gather for the annual Welcome Back Picnic on Sunday, August 29, 2021, following worship, in the courtyard. The Connections Committee will provide subs, chips, cookies and drinks.
Y’all come - catch up with friends, hear the latest jokes, and enjoy the fellowship that we have missed for so long.
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"Oxford Sustainability" Newsletter for August |
OPC's "Caring for Creation" (C4C) team produces a monthly newsletter roundup of sustainability-related events going on in the Oxford Ohio area.
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Chancel Flowers are needed for September 26, October 10, 24 and 31.
Please call or email Marge Smith to place an order. Phone: 513-523-3895 or email: smithme2010@hotmail.com. The cost of the flowers is $20 and payment can be mailed to Nick Fears (our financial secretary) at the church. Thank you, for your support.
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Thank you for the cards, phone calls, and support during the time of mother's illness, my health issues, mother's passing away and my moving. This has been the most difficult time of my life but God, the pastors, our Mission and Outreach work, and our church family have given me tremendous support and it is appreciated. I am blessed to have a loving supportive church family.
Danny Cross
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Haiti suffered another devastating natural disaster Saturday with a series of earthquakes that has killed hundreds of people. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and World Mission have been in contact with our partners in Haiti offering prayers and support. Please continue to pray for the citizens of Haiti. Click here to contribute Presbyterian Disaster Relief.
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In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
As you worship with us in person, you will find offering plates located in the church narthex into 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
You cannot in one glance survey this most vast and beautiful system of the universe,
in its wide expanse, without being completely overwhelmed by the boundless force of its brightness.
- John Calvin
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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