Later on
Christmas Day, at 10.00 a.m. there was another Communion service, when children
brought the gifts that they had received to tell us about. In his sermon, Steve
showed us a gold heart. And said that Jesus was the gift of God the Father to
us at Christmas. A gift that showed that he loved us. He encouraged us to value
that gift – and to make it our own. May we all know
the presence of Jesus in our lives in the coming year.
St Paul's is a vibrant church in the open-evangelical tradition. It is part of the Church of England and its Parish serves Oadby, east of the A6. It is also part of a larger group of parishes, called a "Benefice," which includes St Peter's Oadby, Great Glen and Burton Overy with Carlton Curlieu. We seek to be a church for all ages, backgrounds, cultures and nationalities, that is growing and following Jesus. We have a congregation of about one hundred at our main Sunday service and are always pleased to welcome enquirers and visitors.
St Pauls Oadby is part of a group of churches known as a benefice — the Benefice of Oadby - Great Glen. It is led by a ministry team, headed by the rector, Revd Steve Bailey, and including Revd Kim Ford (based at Great Glen), currently a vacancy (based at St Peters Oadby), Revd Sarah Collins (curate) together with Lay Ministers (Readers and Pastoral Assistants). The other churches are:- Oadby St Peter's http://stpetersoadby.org.uk/ Great Glen St Cuthbert's https://stcuthbertschurchgreatglen.blogspot.com/ Burton Overy St Andrews https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/4702/