about us

ST LUKE'S CHURCH

Canning Crescent, Oxford, OX1 4XB | 01865 251616 | stlukesoxford@hotmail.com

St Luke's is founded in 1933 as a mission hall for the area of Cold Harbour. Canon Stather-Hunt, the then vicar of St Matthew's Church on Marlborough Road, led the vision and had a real interest in the community in this area.

Over the years St Luke's has played an integral role in the community. In the 1940s the church hosted a baby weighing clinic and was a popular place for young mums to meet. Several generations of children and teenagers have passed through the clubs run by the church.

In 2013, the building was extended. This redevelopment, known as "the Big project" meant that we can offer the community, a refreshed, reshaped and welcoming space. As a result many new organisations and local groups are finding a home with us.

history

empowering design

ST LUKE'S WITH ST MATTHEW'S CHURCH

There is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. It is the same with Christ. We were all baptized by one Holy Spirit. And so we are formed into one body.

1 Corinthians 12:12-13

St Luke's and St Matthews as sibling churches are working together to serve one parish.

Both churches keep their distinct character and complement one another in the search of what it means to serve Jesus in the neighbourhood today.

St Matthews lies closer to town on Marlborough road, whereas St Luke's reaches the edges of South Oxford, locally known as Cold Harbour.

Rev Jenni Williams is our overseeing parish priest and together with Rev Jane Lees, Rev John Williams, the church wardens and the whole church community, St Luke's with St Matthews live and thrive as one body with many parts.

St Matthews Church

OUR PEOPLE

LOVE IN ACTION

St Luke’s is a community of people from all walks of life who are drawn together because of Jesus. Community and celebrating joyful occasions is at our heart, and we hope to provide a safe and relaxing place where everyone matters | We look for practical ways to care for one another, our neighbourhood and for our world | We work for peace and reconciliation, and challenge injustice where we see it | Expressing faith in a way that does not hide from life’s difficulties | Sharing food, fun, creativity and the arts | Looking for the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in our lives

GIVING

Giving enables us to keep growing in following Jesus in this corner of Oxford and further afield. It would contribute to pay those who work at St Luke's, and to maintain our building in a good shape. Email us at stlukesoxford@hotmail if you'd like to support us financially, as a one off, or a regular donation.

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FIND US!

St Luke's Church, Canning Crescent, Oxford, OX1 4XB

SAFEGUARDING

St Luke's Church is committed to the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy. If you have any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child/young person, or an adult with care & support needs you can speak to our Parish Safeguarding Officer: Nicky Rayner.

Safeguarding policy

DATA PROTECTION

In line with the new General Data Protection Regulations we are publishing our current Data Privacy Notice.

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