St Nicholas Church, Old Marston
Welcome to St Nicholas church in Old Marston and St Thomas church in Elsfield. Please do get in touch – we would love to hear from you. We are a diverse church who love Jesus and want to share His love with our community. You can find out more by following the links and scrolling down as well as on our Facebook page. St Nicholas church building is usually OPEN daily for private prayer. Our safeguarding officer is Millius Palayiwa: Tel: 01865 725423, Email: millius.palayiwa@gmail.com. Above is from our popular messy church.
Coming Up
- Spring Fun Day – Saturday 23rd March 2024 from 10:00 to 13:00 at church hall
- Marston Community Market – Saturday 6th April 2024 11:00 to 14:00 at Mortimer Hall
- Coffee Pot: 18th March 10:30 church hall
- Baby & Toddlers: Wednesdays 09:30 to 11:30
- Giving Garage – Saturdays 09:00-11:00 at eco-hub
- Pulse Youth Club returns 19:00 23rd March 2024
- Energy returns 10:00 24th March 2024
- Homegroup – next meeting 29th March – download the poster here
- Churches Together: second Wednesday of month 14:30 at Marston URC – all welcome, suitable for those with dementia
- Messy Church is back on 21st April – download the poster here
- Marston Open Gardens returns Sunday 9th June 2024 from 14:00 to 17:00 – tickets and refreshments at church hall – details to follow
- Music for a Summer Evening – Satuday 15th June 2024 18:00 to 20:00
Information
- Services for March 2024 – download here
- Marston Times for March – download here
- Easter services – download the poster here
- Lent study groups – Tuesdays online, fortnightly on Fridays at vicarage – download poster
- Music for March – download here
- Music for April – download here
- Annual Report 2023 – download here
- The giving garage is open Saturdays 09:00-11:00 outside the vicarage. There are items that are free to borrow (download the list here) and items that are free to take away (download the list here).
- Pause for Thought 2024 – download the program here
- Celtic gatherings for the year – download the poster here
- Green Church for 2024 – download the programme here
- Bellringers are looking for volunteers – find out more on their website
- Churches and hall diaries on our calendars page
- Latest updates on our Facebook page
- Elsfield diary – download here.
- City Council elections will take place on Thursday 2nd May from 07:00 – poling station is Mortimer Hall
Donating to St Nicholas Church
If you would like to donate to the work of St Nicholas Church in Old Marston or upkeep of the church yard then you can use your smartphone. Open the camera app and hover over the QR code here until the image is fully in view. A message will appear on your screen: “pay.sumup.com”. Click on this and follow the instructions. We can claim gift aid of 25% on any donations up to £30. Thank you for your donation.
Inclusive Church
St Nicholas Church has joined Inclusive Church. Inclusive Church is a network of churches, groups and individuals uniting together around a shared vision ‘We believe in inclusive church – a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate’.
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 20th March 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Coffee Pot
- 10:30 Monday 18th March 2024
- Meet and make friends over refreshments
- Eileen on OX 725423 or Eileen.palayiwa@yahoo.com
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 20th March 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
Spring Equinox Celtic Gathering
- 18:30 Thursday 21st March 2024
- Outsisde the vicarage, around the fire pit
- All welcome – wrap up warm
Compline at Lent
- 20:00 Thursday 21st March 2024
All Age Lunch Club
- 12:30 Friday 22nd March 2024
- £4 donation
- Open to all
- Book with administrator by Monday 18th March 2024
Spring Fun Day
- 10:00-13:00 Saturday 23rd March 2024
- Free event for all the community
BCP Communion Service
Palm Sunday Communion Service
- 10:00 Sunday 24th March 2024 with procession of palms
- Email administrator for pew sheet
- Live streamed to YouTube
- Energy Sunday School meets 10:00 in Church Hall
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 27th March 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Stations of the Cross
- St Nicholas Church
- Text is taking from Jesuit sources
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 27th March 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
Elsfield Maundy Thursday Supper
- 18:30 Thursday 28th March 2024
- Fish and Chip Supper with informal communion
- Booking essential – james@checkemian.com
Good Friday Liturgy
- Liturgy at St Nicholas Church
- Followed by hot cross buns
Walk of Witness
- Starting at St Nicholas Church
- Join other local churches
Sunrise Service
- At St Nicholas Church
- Followed by breakfast in the church hall
Celebration Communion
Elsfield Easter Communion Service
- 12:00 Sunday 31st March 2024
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 3rd April 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 3rd April 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
Homegroup
- 19:00 Friday 5th April 2024 at vicarage
- Time of fellowship, prayer and bible study
- Contact Skye (vicar@stnicholasmarston.org.uk, 01865-202988)
Community Celebration Service
- 10:00 7th April 2024 – all welcome
- With worship band, choirs and communion
- Email administrator for pew sheet
- Live streamed to YouTube
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 10th April 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 10th April 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
BCP Communion Service
Holy Communion Service
- 10:00 Sunday 14th April 2024
- Email administrator for pew sheet
- Live streamed to YouTube
- Energy Sunday School meets 10:00 in Church Hall
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 17th April 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Coffee Pot
- 10:30 Monday 15th April 2024
- Meet and make friends over refreshments
- Eileen on OX 725423 or Eileen.palayiwa@yahoo.com
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 17th April 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
BCP Communion Service
Elsfield Communion Service
- 10:00 Sunday 21st April 2024
Green Church
- 10:00 Sunday 21st April 2024
- Short Celtic Service in the Memorial Garden
- Help at Court Place Farm Allotments
- Email administrator for pew sheet
Messy Church
- 10:00 Sunday 21st April 2024
- For all ages – free – all welcome
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 24th April 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 24th April 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
All Age Lunch Club
- 12:30 Friday 26th April 2024
- £4 donation
- Open to all
- Book with administrator by Monday 22nd April 2024
Osaris String Quartet Music Concert
- Satuday 27th April 2024 starting 18:00
- More details coming soon
BCP Communion Service
Holy Communion Service
- 10:00 Sunday 28th April 2024
- Email administrator for pew sheet
- Live streamed to YouTube
- Energy Sunday School meets 10:00 in Church Hall
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 1st May 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Celtic Summer Season
- 18:30 Tuesday 30th April 2024
- Meet around the fire pit, share stories and prayers
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 1st May 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
Community Celebration Service
- 10:00 5th May 2024 – all welcome
- With worship band, choirs and communion
- Email administrator for pew sheet
- Live streamed to YouTube
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 8th May 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 8th May 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
Ascension Day Service
- 18:30 Thursday 9th May 2024
- Featuring SATB choir
- In St Nicholas Church
BCP Communion Service
Holy Communion Service
- 10:00 Sunday 12th May 2024
- Email administrator for pew sheet
- Live streamed to YouTube
- Energy Sunday School meets 10:00 in Church Hall
Holy Communion
- 09:30 Wednesday 15th May 2024
- St Nicholas Church, Old Marston – download poster here
Baby and Toddlers
- 09:30 to 11:30 Wednesday 15th May 2024
- Free – all accompanied babies and toddlers welcome
- Contact Helen – familyminister@stnicholasmarston.org.uk
BCP Communion Service
Pentecost Communion Service
Messy Church
- 10:00 Sunday 19th May 2024
- For all ages – free – all welcome
Full Calendar of Events
Follow this link for the full calendars of all services and church hall bookings.
Contact Us
Administrator
St Nicholas Church
C/O Marston Vicarage
Elsfield Road
Old Marston
OX3 0PR
Email: administrator
Tel: 01865 580 354
09:30-14:30 Tu/Th
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