St. John the Evangelist, Oxford

The Church of St John the Evangelist is part of the Parish of South with New Hinksey. We stand within the Catholic tradition (High Church) of the Church of England and seek to welcome others into that faith and life. We place emphasis on the scriptures and the tradition of the Church and have a life based around the regular celebration of the Eucharist and the other sacraments. Our mission statement says - We believe in God’s love and generosity to all his people through Jesus, and as his people in this place we hold out our hands in welcome.

Built: 1900
Architect: Sir Ninian Comper
Style of worship: Catholic
Our Patron: The Rt Rev'd the Lord Bishop of Oxford

View our full Calendar of services and events

Parish Mass

Sung Mass with sermon
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour

Evensong

Sung service with hymns and prayers
Every second Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour

Solemity of Christ the King

Solemn Evensong, Blessing of the new Christus Rex, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Celebrant - the Rt Rev'd the Bishop of Ebbsfleet

Sunday 23rd November 2008 at 6:00 PM for 1½ hours

Parish Festival of Lessons and Carols

Service for the whole Parish held at St Laurence South Hinksey, by candlelight

Sunday 21st December 2008 at 4:00 PM for 1 hour

Christmas Eve

Crib service for children and families, with Mary's donkey and the Shepherd's lambs

Wednesday 24th December 2008 at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour

Christmas Eve

Midnight Mass with carols by candlelight

Wednesday 24th December 2008 at 11:30 PM for 1 hour

Christmas Day

Mass of the Day with carols