# Oxford Methodist Circuit

> a community of Methodist churches and chapels in and around Oxford, UK.

Intended audience: local community members, families, and individuals interested in worship, fellowship, and community activities offered by the Methodist churches and chapels in the Oxford area.

## Pages
- [Circuit Singing](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/worship/circuit-song-book.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Circuit Song Book
- [Home](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/): Some home page text about the Circuit.
- [Local Preaching](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/worship/local-preaching.html): Methodism has always relied on lay preachers who share in the preaching and leading of worship. Indeed, all our ministers must become local preachers first before they can be considered for ordained ministry. In the Oxford Circuit, we have a team of over twenty active lay preachers who, along with our circuit staff, su
- [Circuit Churches](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Circuit Churches
- [Bladon Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/bladon-methodist-church.html): Bladon Methodist Church lies in the heart of the village of Bladon. We have a flourishing Junior Church with typically 30 children and young people attending every Sunday. In addition to our Sunday morning activities we hold lots of other events such as art and craft days, drama mornings, egg rolling, swimming and coac
- [Church of the Holy Family](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/church-of-holy-family.html): In Blackbird Leys we have just been celebrating the first 50 years of our church's existence which began when Peter Malton arrived as 'priest missioner' for the new housing estate being built on the edge of Oxford city. After the priest's front room, the church(es) including the Roman Catholics
- [Eco Circuit Worship Resources](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/worship/eco-worship-resources.html): Here are some suggested resources to use for Eco Church worship.
- [Reader Resources](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/worship/reader-resources.html): Here are some resources for reader services:Own arrangement services- community celebration. Own arrangement services- prayer. Who is my neighbour. Advent Sunday. After Easter. Called by God. Change- Autumn. Christian Sharing. Christmas Season Easter 1 Easter Season. Faith in Crisis Flower Girl Give thanks. God's W
- [Cowley Road Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/cowley-road-methodist-church.html): We are situated in the heart of East Oxford, on the Cowley Road. The linked black and white hands of our logo represent our multi-racial congregation, and the diversity of our local community. We seek to be accepting and welcoming of everyone, regardless of background or theology. We run a number of activities during t
- [Great Milton Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/great-milton-methodist-church.html): The church was established in 1842 and has continued to serve the community through regular weekly services, ecumenical fellowship and outreach.
- [Podcasts](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/worship/podcasts.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit - Podcasts
- [Kennington Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/kennington-methodist-church.html): We may be a small and predominantly elderly congregation but we manage to make a big impact on village life. You will find a lot of our members involved in various community groups and committed to Churches Together activities where we have the opportunity to pray and worship together and learn about our own faith and
- [Kidlington Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/kidlington-methodist-church.html): Located on the main road, close to the centre of this very large bustling village, the Methodist Church is ideally well used by the local community. The church has a lively congregation with a regular Music Group and Junior Church, plus mid-week activities for children and young people during term time. This summer we
- [Lime Walk Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/lime-walk-methodist-church.html): Our mission statement at Lime Walk is 'We worship God and share His love with all' and the two parts are intertwined. We worship on a Sunday, but also as we meet together during the week. All are welcome from the youngest child to the oldest member. We serve each other through extensive pastoral visiting, and t
- [Rose Hill Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/rose-hill-methodist-church.html): Rose Hill Methodist Church is located on the south eastern side of Oxford. We have a regular congregation of around 20, and a membership less than 50. The age range of our members is 14 to 97 and are led by the Revd Stephen Maunder. Rose Hill can be divided into two parts: there is an affluent area in which the church
- [St. Mary's, Chalgrove](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/st-marys-chalgrove.html): Chalgrove Methodist Church closed for worship at Easter 2016 but the small congregation has now joined with the folk at St Mary's, the Parish church in Chalgrove. Together they continue to worship and be a Christian witness to this rural village of about 3000 people.
- [Tackley Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/tackley-methodist-church.html): Tackley Methodist Church is in a village of approximately 1,000 people 10 miles north of Oxford. We have a membership of 12 and most members live in the village. Our Sunday morning worship embraces a range of styles, including Caf
- [Watlington Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/watlington-methodist-church.html): Watlington is a small town of 2000 people at the foot of the Chilterns. Charles Wesley preached here but the Methodist Church itself was not built until 1812. We have about two dozen members from the town and surrounding villages and have congregations of around 20 at our 11am Sunday service. We meet for coffee half an
- [Wesley Memorial Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/wesley-memorial-methodist-church.html): Wesley Memorial is a large and lively church, worshipping and witnessing in the heart of the city. Our morning congregation usually includes about 125 people of all ages and attracts visitors from around the world. There is an active junior church, a student group, a choir, a young people's worship band and assorte
- [Woodstock Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/churches/woodstock-methodist-church.html): Slightly set back from the busy Oxford road, our attractive church offers a place of simple tranquillity. Members number 60+ and our congregation comprises all ages including people born in Woodstock and more recent 'incomers'. We are fortunate to have a growing Junior Church, gifted musicians and talented flow
- [Worship](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/worship.html): Please note that some public worship services are still suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. More information here.
- [Resources](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Resources
- [Worship](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/worship.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Worship
- [Other](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/other.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Other
- [Safeguarding](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/other/safeguarding.html): Safeguarding our children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, is an essential element of what it means to be church. All our churches have safeguarding policies and take the recruitment and training of those working with vulnerable people seriously. For those in leadership roles, that means the appropriate
- [Contradictory Convictions](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/other/contradictory-convictions.html): Two useful resources to aid reflection on how we, as a church, live with different and mutually contradictory convictions. Faith & Order Report: Living with Contradictory Convictions Study Guide to accompany the above report
- [Methodism](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/other/methodism.html): The Oxford Methodist Circuit is part of the Northampton District which, in turn, is part of the wider Methodist Church of Great Britain, itself part of the wider global Methodist movement which currently has a membership of about 80 million people.
- [News stories](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news.html): Wesley Memorial Church enters the world of Twitter and Instagram and plans events for Students and Young People ready for the start of the new academic year. Events will be on site and online via Zoom.
- [Eco Circuit](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/eco-circuit.html): An Eco Circuit team has been formed with representatives from most of the churches in the Circuit. We held our first meeting in November. Already the Circuit has registered as an Eco Circuit and an Eco Circuit policy is in the process of being written. Two churches in the Circuit already have silver Eco Church awards a
- [Eco Circuit Awards](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/eco-circuit/eco-circuit-celebrations.html): Congratulations to Kidlington Methodist Church who have been awarded a silver Eco Church award.
- [Terracycle](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/eco-circuit/eco-circuit-tips.html): Kidlington has a public collection point for plastic that is recycled through Terracycle, an international organisation set up to recycle waste that would otherwise go into landfill, and that cannot be recycled through blue bins. Waste collected in public bins earn points which can be turned into cash for charities. We
- [Eco Worship Resources](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/eco-circuit/eco-worship-resources.html): Here
- [Eco Circuit news](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/eco-circuit/eco-circuit-news-1.html): Congratulations to Lime Walk and Great Milton who have just been awarded bronze Eco Church awards.Wesley Memorial Church held an Eco Church service on 28th August.
- [Eco Tips](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/eco-circuit/eco-tips.html): Here
- [Coming events](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/calendar.html): Here is the Circuit Calendar. You can download, or subscribe to, the calendar by using the links below. Subscribing requires an iCalendar compatible device.
- [Who's Who in Oxford Methodist Circuit](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/whos-who.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Who's Who in Oxford Methodist Circuit
- [Revd Miriam Moul](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/whos-who/revd-miriam-moul.html): Discover the role of the Superintendent in the Oxford Methodist Circuit, fostering community and spiritual growth.
- [Revd Paul Carter](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/whos-who/revd-paul-carter.html): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Vestibulum tortor quam, feugiat vitae, ultricies eget, tempor sit amet, ante.
- [Rev'd Stephen Spain](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/whos-who/revd-stephen-spain.html): Rev'd Stephen Spain will be joining us in September 2021. He will have pastoral charge of Lime Walk, Great Milton and Watlington churches, and Methodist involvement at St Marys Chalgrove.
- [Lay Staff](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/whos-who/lay-staff.html): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Vestibulum tortor quam, feugiat vitae, ultricies eget, tempor sit amet, ante.
- [Circuit Stewards and Officers](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/whos-who/circuit-stewards-and-officers.html): ##Simeon Mitchell
- [Alison Matthews](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/whos-who/circuit-safeguarding-officer.html): Alison Matthews is our circuit safeguarding officer. She is a member of Tackley Church. alison.matthews@oxfordmethodists.org.uk
- [Search Results](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/search.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Search
- [Galleries](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/galleries.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Galleries
- [Galleries](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/galleries/gallery.html)
- [Publications](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/publications.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Publications
- [Recruitment](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/recruitment.html): There are no job vacancies.
- [How to get in touch](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/contact.html): The Superintendent of the NAME Circuit is Rev'd Name Name Telephone: 01234 567890 Email: superintendent@circuit.org.uk
- [Safeguarding](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/safeguarding.html): The Circuit Safeguarding Policy
- [Circuit Map](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/circuit-churches.html): Oxford Methodist Circuit Circuit Map
- [Coronavirus (COVID-19)](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19.html): Many of our churches are now open for Sunday worship: Cowley Road, Lime Walk, Kidlington, Kennington, Rose Hill, Tackley, Watlington and Woodstock. Please check with stewards. Wesley Memorial has a live Zoom service fortnightly, alternating with afternoon worship in the Anglican Church of St Michael at the North Gate,
- [Policies](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/resources/other/policies.html): This page has links to all the policies required for our ministry as a Circuit and for all of our Local Churches.Safeguarding policy. Privacy Policy. Domestic abuse policy and procedures. Safer recruitment policy, procedures and guidance. Health and safety policy. Equality and diversity inclusion policy. Privacy policy
- [Notes on a Warming World](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/eco-circuit/climate-change-articles.html): Explore insights and reflections on climate change and its impact on our community in the Oxford Methodist Circuit.
- [Circuit Music](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/circuit-music.html): Explore the vibrant music community within the Oxford Methodist Circuit, celebrating faith through song and worship.

## Articles
- [Messy Church at Rose Hill](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/messy-church-at-rose-hill.html): 21 Jul 2026 - Join us at Messy Church Rose Hill for fun, creativity, and community, where families gather to explore faith together!
- [Prayer Stations for Local Arrangements](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/prayer-stations-for-local-arrangements.html): 13 Jul 2026 - Explore our Prayer Stations across Oxford Methodist Circuit - quiet, reflective spaces inviting you to pause, pray, and connect with God in your community.
- [The Oxford Circuit at Pride 2026](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/oxford-circuit-at-pride-2025.html): 8 Jun 2026 - Join us at Oxford Circuit Pride '25 to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and community spirit among Methodist churches in Oxford.
- [Circuit Celebration - Anticipate 2026 - Sensing God](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/circuit-celebration-anticipate-2026-sensing-god.html): 21 Apr 2026 - Join the Oxford Methodist Circuit Celebration for worship, fellowship, and community spirit across Oxford's Methodist churches and chapels.
- [Choose Rose Hill Community Cupboard as your local cause](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/choose-rose-hill-community-cupboard-as-your-local-cause.html): 14 Jan 2026 - Discover the Rose Hill Community Cupboard, a welcoming space for sharing food and support within the Oxford community.
- [We Stand Together With Refugees](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/we-stand-together-with-refugees.html): 24 Nov 2025 - Join Oxford Methodist Circuit in supporting refugees through worship, community, and compassionate action.
- [Minecraft Church resources](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/minecraft-church-resources-for-august.html): 11 Aug 2025 - Explore engaging Minecraft church resources for August, designed to inspire creativity and community in our Methodist churches.
- [Wesley Memorial Church - Gold Eco Church Award](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/wesley-memorial-church-gold-eco-church-award.html): 10 Mar 2025 - Discover the Wesley Memorial's journey to becoming a Gold Eco Church, promoting sustainability and community values in Oxford.
- [How to include deaf and those with hearing loss in Church activities](https://www.oxfordmethodists.org.uk/news/how-to-include-deaf-and-those-with-hearing.html): 26 Mar 2024 - Discover how Oxford Methodist Circuit ensures accessibility for all visitors. Find out about our facilities and services.

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