TLC, aka Thursday Lunch Club

The Thursday Lunch Club (TLC) is run by volunteers the great majority of whom are associated with Holy Trinity Church, Corpus Christi RC church, and All Saints. The purpose is to combat isolation, to provide companionship and a very good ‘home cooked’ two course lunch, for people who live alone, most of whom are also older people. Before the lunch the guests enjoy fruit juice or sherry and nibbles. The excellent lunch is followed by tea or coffee, and sometimes a short entertainment. Birthdays are remembered. It happens on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.

People seated around a long dinner table

The lunches happen in the parish hall of Corpus Christi RC church in Margaret Road, with between 20 and 25 guests enjoying the meal which is cooked in the kitchen there. TLC is a very much appreciated. The guests have told us that TLC is the friendliest lunch in the area and that the food is excellent. There are about 25 helpers, as it is a complex operation. There are: -

drivers, as many need to be brought by car
flower arrangers, as flowers are provided on the lunch tables
table and chair putters-up and takers down
table setters and servers
washers-up
and, of course, the cooks.

The guests pay £5 per lunch, which does not fully cover the costs, but we are well supported by charitable donations from the Waitrose community fund, Tesco, and even legacies of former guests. These funds pay for extras, such as free meals at Christmas and other times, taxis for people who have to use wheelchairs and so cannot accept lifts in normal cars, entertainers, catering equipment and so on.

The club is nearly full as far as guests are concerned. If you know of someone who would benefit, and would like to come, please contact James Larminie. Of course, James, who is one of the two coordinators, would also love to hear from you if you want to help with this wonderful venture.

People sitting around tables chatting

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.