The Oxford Centre for Spiritual Growth

OCSG offers a variety of approaches and events that will appeal to a wide range of people, encouraging growth in reflective practice and heightened awareness of God, others and themselves.

Welcome to OCSG’s new website


Volunteer(s) needed now!

The new website has been developed as OCSG moves into a closer relationship with the Church of St Michael at the North Gate, where OCSG has been centred since its foundation by Revd Georgie Simpson in 2009.

OCSG is most grateful to the Parochial Church Council and Ministry Team at St Michael’s for ensuring the future of its unchanged ‘mission’, and its proper administration. The new website also gives us the opportunity to bring us up to date with changes in technology, to simplify our event-booking systems and management.

OCSG is based in The Church of St Michael at the North Gate, the Tower of which is reputed to be the oldest building in Oxford.  It was from St Michael’s tower that in 1555, Archbishop Cranmer, who was later to receive the same treatment, watched Bishops Ridley and Latimer burn to death. Their execution took place outside the medieval city walls in what is now Broad Street.

But now, the Church with its Tower Room is a peaceful, prayerful place in the heart of the city. 

The Tower Room

Our iconic image used in the header of our website shows Christ (on the right) with a friendly hand on the shoulder of Abbot Mena.  It comes from an 8th Century painting on wood, found at the remains of the Monastery of Bawit in Middle Egypt.  It is held at the Louvre, in the Dept of Egyptian Antiquities.

Image consent & © : Musée du Louvre

Forthcoming events

OCSG Events 2024

Visit us

OCSG is happy to arrange appointments where possible, for those looking for spiritual direction or discussion. These can be at St Michael at the North Gate or elsewhere, subject to availability. You are welcome to visit the fine church of St Michael at the North Gate, where OCSG has its home. Please check the church website for latest arrangements before visiting – it is usually open between 10.30 am to 5.00 pm (4 pm in the Winter)

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