| Advent | Month of preparation before Christmas |
| Black-tie | Formal dress code: e.g. tuxedo and evening gowns |
| Circuit | Group of Methodist churches in a local area |
| Committee | The |
| Ecumenical | People of different Christian denominations coming together |
| John Wesley | Founder of the Methodist movement, supporter of social justice and believer in God's power to transform us by grace |
| Hilary Term | What Oxford University calls its Spring Term |
| Manse | Methodist term for the Minister's House |
| Michaelmas Term | What Oxford University calls its Autumn Term |
| Panto | Traditional British Christmas play, full of bad jokes and cross-dressing |
| Punt | A shallow boat propelled with a pole. Inexpert punters are the source of much amusement for Oxford locals. |
| Subs | Money paid by members to support the society: suggested donation £20 each year |
| SWAMS | 'Sing With All My Soul': a church song book |
| Trinity Term | What Oxford University calls its Summer Term |
John Wesley Society
An ecumenical Christian society for all students and young people in Oxford, affiliated to Wesley Memorial Church.
Glossary
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