Parish of Cowley St John

Parish of Cowley St John We are a friendly and open-minded community in the heart of East Oxford.

We are an inclusive parish with two churches and a beautiful chapel: St Mary and St John on the Cowley Road, St Albans on Charles Street, and Bartlemas Chapel.

We are back on Instagram! 🎉https://www.instagram.com/cowleystjohnchurch/We are excited to announce that Cowley St John C...
09/06/2026

We are back on Instagram! 🎉
https://www.instagram.com/cowleystjohnchurch/

We are excited to announce that Cowley St John Church is back on Instagram. Follow us using the above link or searching for us using our handle - cowleystjohnchurch

This evening join us at St Mary’s and St John’s Church for our Summer Music Concert. All entry is free however donations...
06/06/2026

This evening join us at St Mary’s and St John’s Church for our Summer Music Concert. All entry is free however donations are appreciated.

Concert, taking place tonight, here at St Mary’s and St John’s Church!All are welcome.
03/05/2026

Concert, taking place tonight, here at St Mary’s and St John’s Church!

All are welcome.

This year is very special for Battlemas Chapel as we are celebrating our 900th anniversary. Join us as we commemorate th...
25/04/2026

This year is very special for Battlemas Chapel as we are celebrating our 900th anniversary. Join us as we commemorate this special occasion and enjoy our rich heritage.


Join us for our annual music concert, fundraising for music scholars at St Mary & St John’s Church.
25/04/2026

Join us for our annual music concert, fundraising for music scholars at St Mary & St John’s Church.



We invite you all to join us at St Mary & St John’s Church to attend Justyna Zanko’s violin recital with refreshments se...
25/04/2026

We invite you all to join us at St Mary & St John’s Church to attend Justyna Zanko’s violin recital with refreshments served. All donations will go towards the repair of the church tower.


All are welcome for the monthly children and family event happening here at St Mary & St John’s Church!
25/04/2026

All are welcome for the monthly children and family event happening here at St Mary & St John’s Church!


Cowley St John PCC – OxfordPart-Time Project Manager – Heritage ProjectThe PCC of Cowley St John is seeking a part-time ...
06/04/2026

Cowley St John PCC – Oxford

Part-Time Project Manager – Heritage Project

The PCC of Cowley St John is seeking a part-time Project Manager (approx. 15 hours/week) to oversee the delivery of a major National Lottery Heritage Fund project at St Mary & St John, Cowley Road, Oxford.

The role will include managing building works schedules in collaboration with the architect, coordinating community engagement activities, working with professional advisers, and ensuring financial and reporting compliance in collaboration with Wenn Townsend, local accountants and auditors.

We are looking for someone with:
- Strong project management experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with charities, heritage, or community projects

- Strong financial management experience (desired)

Salary: approx. £15 -20/hour.
Contract: fixed term, 12 months.



We anticipate the post to begin Early May 2026 or thereafter.

To apply for this post please send the following information below to:

The Vicar, Revd Martha Grace Weatherill
Email: [email protected] Contact 0747 290 90 11 for more information.





· Examples of Projects previously undertaken which include NLHF funding of similar value, interpretation, conservation work to listed buildings, preferably places of worship.

· Lessons learnt which are relevant to this project.

· Proposed methodology for the project.

· CV

· Appointment will be subject to two References from Clients for whom you have completed similar work and safeguarding checks.



More information can be found on, www.CowleyStJohn.co.uk
And on specifically,
https://cowleystjohn.co.uk/project-manager-role

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

16/03/2026

Help Grow a Church: Mission Coordinator – St Alban’s, Oxford (Part-Time)

St Alban’s Church in East Oxford is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Mission Coordinator to help develop our outreach and community engagement. Following a major refurbishment of the church and hall, including a new heating system and air-source heat pump, St Alban’s is an attractive and welcoming space at the heart of a residential neighbourhood near three local schools. We are excited to grow our mission and community activities.

We are seeking someone with a living Christian faith, a love for people, and a passion for mission who will help develop outreach activities, build relationships in the community, and create opportunities for people to discover the gospel and grow as disciples of Christ.

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Revd Martha Grace Weatherill: [email protected],
or, call: 0747 290 90 11.

Here is a list of all the activities happening in Holy Week 2026!
16/03/2026

Here is a list of all the activities happening in Holy Week 2026!

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