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An ecumenical Christian gathering for the queer community and affirming allies to share food, space, and fellowship. - Last Sunday of the month, St Mary & St John, Cowley - Meal at 6pm, Service at 7:15pm "Learn the unforced rhythms of grace" Matthew 11:29

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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We won't be having our usual service on the last Sunday of August, but we couldn't go a whole month without any Open Space goodness! We'll be meeting for a picnic at South Parks at 6pm on Sunday instead. Bring your own food, and looking at the forecast, a blanket to sit on!
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Only a few hours left until tonight's Open Space! St Mary & St John, Cowley, Oxford 6pm for a meal 7:15pm for a reflective service. Our theme tonight is 'being'. Come and be with us.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Open Space meets again tomorrow (27th July), at St Mary & St John Cowley. 6pm for a meal, 7:15 for a reflective service. Come for either, come for both, come as you are, know you are loved. This week we're going to be focused on 'Being'. Being ourselves, being known, being seen, being loved.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Will we see you tonight at our monthly Open Space meeting? St Mary & St John, Cowley Road 6pm for a meal (light summer salads - appropriate for the weather!) 7:15 for a reflective service Come for either or come for both, all welcome. (Churches are good places to stay cool in hot weather!!)
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Our next service is this Sunday, 29th June, at St Mary & St John, Cowley. Meal at 6pm, Service at 7:15pm, come for either, come for both. Come as you are, you are loved. Will we see you there?
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Join us this Sunday 25th May for our next service in which we will be reflecting on the theme of Joy. Meal at 6pm, Service at 7.15pm, St Mary & St John, Cowley Come as you are, you are loved.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Are you really a church service until you have a rota? We'd love to invite you to help us whether through Welcoming people, helping set up and clean up the service and meal, or reading during the service. If you are interested please let us know here: forms.gle/To83vfJcvWkM...
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Volunteering with Open Space
Open Space is currently seeking volunteers to help us run our monthly services. More volunteer options will be available as we continue to run Open Space. We're starting by resourcing our Sunday ser...
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Getting ready for this evening - hope to see you there!
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Come and explore resurrection with us on this evening, Sunday 27th April. We will gather at St Mary and St John, Cowley at 6pm to eat, and at 7:15pm for our reflective service - you are welcome to join for either part, or for the whole evening.
“Christ has no body but yours,
Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,
Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.” - Teresa of Avila

@ St. Mary and St. John's Church, Cowley Road
Final Sunday of every month
Meal at 6pm, Service at 7:15pm
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We’re looking forward to coming together this Sunday, the 27th April, for the second gathering of Open Space. Our theme will be ‘Resurrection’. Join us at St Mary and St John, Cowley at 6pm for some good food, and 7:15pm for queer theology, prayer, and reflective space - all very welcome.
“You are good, you are loved, you are love.”

@ St. Mary and St. John's Church, Cowley Road
Final Sunday of every month
Meal at 6pm, Service at 7:15pm
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Here at Open Space we try to ‘Learn the unforced rhythms of grace’ (Matthew 11:29). Today, looking at the Supreme Court ruling, it’s hard to feel much grace about anything.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
We’ve spent the last week or so recovering and reflecting from our first meeting at the end of March - and looking ahead for what’s next! Were you at our first meeting of Open Space? Let us know how you found it!
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Open Table East Cardiff @opentableec.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
It’s Trans Day of Visibility today. Know that you are loved, valued and affirmed. #MoreThanWelcome
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
We're less than a week away from our first service. We're looking forward to welcoming you Sunday 30th March at 6pm (for dinner) or 7.30 (for the service) at St Mary & St John, Cowley Road. Here's what you can expect:
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Open Space is an ecumenical Christian event, open to those of all faiths and none. We’ve had a lot of thoughts about how to approach this, and about the culture and community we want to grow.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Open Space is an ecumenical Christian event, open to those of all faiths and none. We’ve had a lot of thoughts about how to approach this, and about the culture and community we want to grow.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Open Space is a queer, disabled and neurodivergent-led service. We’ve tried to make it as inclusive and accessible as possible. Over the next few days we will be sharing what you can expect from our service. Let us know if there is anything we miss or any questions you have.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
We're excited for the first Open Space service this month. 🗓 Join us 30th March for an ecumenical space of fellowship and reflection for queer Christians and affirming allies in Oxford. - 6pm Dinner (free) - 7.30 Reflective Service Come to either, come to both, come as you are, you are loved.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Fancy coming to our first event on 30th March, but aren't sure you can come to the whole evening? That's fine! If you want to come to the meal but not the service, then join us at 6pm for some food and company. The service starts at 7:30pm, and there will be a 15 minute breather between the two.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
We're excited for the first Open Space service this month. 🗓 Join us 30th March for an ecumenical space of fellowship and reflection for queer Christians and affirming allies in Oxford. - 6pm Dinner (free) - 7.30 Reflective Service Come to either, come to both, come as you are, you are loved.
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Open Space Oxford @openspaceoxford.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Open Space is a new monthly ecumenical Christian gathering for the queer community and affirming allies to share food, space, and fellowship through a meal followed by a short reflective service. An intentionally inclusive, relaxed and welcoming space for all - starting 30th March
Open Space is a new monthly ecumenical Christian gathering for the queer community and affirming allies to share food, space, and fellowship through a meal followed by a short reflective service. An intentionally inclusive, relaxed and welcoming space for all, particularly those who are neurodivergent, or who have struggled with church in the past.
@ St Mary and St John’s Church, Cowley Road
Final Sunday of every month
Meal at 6pm, Service at 7:30pm
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