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. Scroll down or click on these links for more information: weekday services, Sunday services, other services, children and young people, support for community and our Facebook page. You can also get involved – just visit our volunteers page. You can also support us on our giving page. The church is open regularly for visitors and private prayer. Our safeguarding officer is Millius Palayiwa: Tel: 01865 725423, Email: safeguarding@stnicholasmarston.org.uk. Click on any links below (the words with underlines) to find out more information. Above is Messy Church which is back this Sunday 19th January starting 10:00 in Church Hall.
Welcome from The Vicar
Hello, I’m Revd. Skye and a warm welcome to St Nicholas and St Thomas churches.
In 2017 I became the vicar of this benefice. What drew me here was their simple, honest desire to be a church for all, that doesn’t take itself too seriously and has place for everyone.
What I love is that both churches hold in love a breadth of different opinions in theology, taste in worship styles and preference to services: some loving the 8am BCP communion service and others preferring the Celtic gatherings outside the vicarage.
Yet somehow within our diversity we strive to abide in the love of God, keeping rooted in Christ, and be connected by the Holy Spirit, journeying together to grow as disciples and learn what it means to be stewards of this beautiful world.
I believe our differences and diversity made us stronger. Together we can be an honest reflection of the love of God in our community. We would love to welcome you to any of our services, community events or socials, and if you want to know more or have a conversation with someone beforehand then please do email Debbie our administrator: administrator@stnicholasmarston.org.uk.
Donating to St Nicholas Church
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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. We are now registered with the Parish Giving Scheme. If you would like to set up a regular or one-off donation to St Nicholas Church please scan the QR code or go to: Marston St Nicholas – Parish Giving Scheme. If you are a tax payer please register for Gift Aid as this increases the value of your gift to us by 25%. For further information please email Eileen or call 01865 725423). Find out more on our Giving Page.
Inclusive Church Information
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St Nicholas is an Inclusive Church. This means that we welcome and affirm everyone in the name of Jesus Christ, whoever they are and wherever they may be on their spiritual journey.
Our aim is to worship and proclaim the Gospel in a way that reflects the love of Jesus Christ and so includes everyone equally without condition – whatever their age, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexuality. As humble learners in the school of Christ we are filled with awe and wonder at the beauty and diversity of God’s world. Do come and join us as we strive, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to live as a fully inclusive worshipping community.
If you would like to know more, do talk to Sally Richards our inclusivity advocate. She can be contacted via our administrator Debbie Bailey
Services and Events
Life Events
Home Groups
We have a Tuesday home group that meets weekly. They are looking at Luke’s Gospel. New members are welcome. Contact Sally Richards or Jane Burd. Our Friday home group meets fortnighly. They are looking at John’s epistles. Contact Joel Denno. Go to our page for more information.
Other Events
- Together in Faith: from 11:00 Thursday 16th January 2025 at Marston URC. Discussions and refreshments.
- Pause for Thought: Our place in the observable universe – talk by Professor Stephen Smart – followed by questions and answers and refreshments – 18:00 26th January in church hall
- Cello Storm: free concert with Christian Grosselfinger – 18:00 Saturday 29th March 2025 in church.
- Love Marston Love Life: community event with music, stalls, talk, bouncy castle, ice cream van, and more – 15:00-17:00 Sunday 22nd June 2025 in Mortimer Hall Recreational Ground
Bell Ringing
If you are interested in ringing the church bells or the hand bells then the bell ringers would love to hear from you. Just visit their website to find out more.
Children and Young People
Serving Our Community
Week Day Services
Sunday Services
Other Services
You can find more details on our calendars’ page, our Facebook page or you can contact our administrator.
Contact Us
Administrator
St Nicholas Church
C/O Marston Vicarage
Elsfield Road
Old Marston
OX3 0PR
Email:Â administrator
Tel: 01865 580 354
09:30-14:30 Tu/Th
About Us
Your local churches at the heart of the community of Old Marston in Oxford and Elsfield village in Oxfordshire.
You can support the work of St Nicholas and St Thomas in our communities. Go to our giving page to find out more.