Epiphany Posada
posada package 2

This year we are introducing an Epiphany Posada.

Based on a Mexican Christmas tradition, figurines representing the wise men that visited Jesus are travelling around Headington for the 12 days of Christmas.

They will be visiting and staying with a different household each night – arriving back at All Saints Church for the Epiphany service.

They are accompanied on their visits by a myrrh scented candle, diary and prayer leaflet (see photo above). We hope people will send us photographs of the wise men positioned in their home and record the date, their name and any thoughts inspired by the Posada in the diary/visitor's book provided.

Do let us know if you would like to sign up to host them overnight. You will need to be available to receive them and to pass them on the next day.

We hope this will become a treasured All Saints tradition.

The wise men will return to church at our Epiphany Service on 5th January at 10am.

Excerpt from the Posada prayer leaflet:

As you receive the figures of the wise men into your home as part of their Posada journey, please light the candle and pray together as a family and/or with friends and neighbours some of the suggested prayers. You can, of course, make up your own prayers.

It is a good idea to make a special place of honour for the wise men during their stay with you.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

We are a Church of England parish church in the central area of Headington, Oxford.

You can learn more about our beliefs and worship here.

Where and When?

We meet at All Saints church building (find us here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:00am. When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our welcomers who will give you a service booklet, a bulletin and a hymn book. There is no need to book.

What will happen?

Our worship is traditional, joyful and friendly. Hymns are accompanied by the organ and choir. The service lasts for about an hour.
You are welcome to join in as much as you like - or just listen quietly if you prefer.

We celebrate communion every week. All who profess belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and who have been baptised are warmly invited to participate with us in the Lord’s Supper.

What should I wear?

You will find people in t-shirts and jeans and others in suits and dresses. Come in whatever you find most comfortable.

Is the church accessible?

There is wheelchair access via ramp at the south door (on All Saints Road). We have a sound loop for anyone who needs it - please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up.

Do you have toilets?

Yes! There is one toilet, fully accessible and with baby change facilities, downstairs.

What about children?

We welcome children at all our services and we encourage them to participate in our worship. There is a small Sunday School that usually meets in the side chapel. You can read more here. We also have a children's corner at the back where parents can take children when necessary and where the children can play during the after service refreshments.

Do you serve tea & coffee?

You are really welcome to stay for tea, coffee and biscuits after the 10am service.

Get in touch with us

If you would like to discuss your visit - or come and see the church beforehand - you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.