STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
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St Columba's URC warmly welcomes students & young adults (18 - 35 year olds). Below are some ways in which this age group can participate in the life of our church.
Social activities
Social activities
Every Wednesday from 15th October- Student evenings
Alternating Social/Bible study: 7:30pm at Wesley Memorial.
This is an SCM affiliated group, an inclusive and affirming Christian group for students in the city of Oxford, open to anyone from any denomination of background. Everyone is welcome! [See image below for more details]
Sunday 19th October - Cooked Lunch
A hot meal for students and young adults following worship at Wesley Memorial starting around 12:00pm. More from Kirsty studentoutreach@saintcolumbas.org
Sunday 9th November - Cooked lunch
Lunch for students at St Columbas URC starting around 12:30pm, after a student led service. More from Kirsty studentoutreach@saintcolumbas.org
Sunday 7th December - Cooked lunch
Hot home cooked Christmas meal for students and young adults at Wesley Memorial from around 12.00pm. More from Kirsty studentoutreach@saintcolumbas.org
The students and young adults at St Columba's URC often have lunch together on Sundays. if you're reading this on a phone you can join our WhatsApp group below or scan the QR here with your phone if you're on a computer.
Student Outreach Worker
Student Outreach Worker
Kirsty Smith
Kirsty Smith
Student Outreach Worker
Kirsty Smith is our new student outreach worker - Kirsty works part time across St Columba's URC, New Road Baptist Church and Wesley Memorial Methodist Church and provides pastoral support for students along with helping to create a welcoming environment. She graduated from Oxford in 2023 with a BA in Geography so understands some of the struggles with balancing academic pressures with the rest of student life. Kirsty is very passionate about creating opportunities for students in Oxford to find Christian community in safe and inclusive spaces. In her spare time she enjoys singing, often performing in the Wesley Memorial Choir, and is a proud supporter of Sunderland AFC.
Contact email: studentoutreach@saintcolumbas.org
Phone number: 07441 123060
Pastoral care and support
Pastoral care and support
Our Minister and Elders provide pastoral care and support to the students & young adults of St Columba's URC, with each individual being assigned an Elder.
Leading worship services
Leading worship services
Throughout the academic year, there are usually three services led by the students and/or young adults of St Columba's URC. These provide opportunities for individuals to write & preach sermons, write & lead prayers, and choose the content & style of the service. These services are normally preceded by a planning and preparation event, which includes food.
Chaplaincy to students in the reformed tradition
Chaplaincy to students in the reformed tradition
Part of our Minister's duties is chaplaincy to students in Oxford whose church life/faith is in the reformed tradition. She is willing to give talks for students at colleges and other places of student gathering around Oxford.
Keeping in touch
Keeping in touch
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