When one moves into a new city, one of the key things to worry about is a church or Christian group to join. We would like to provide you with a bit of information of churches in Oxford and hope you can chose which community to join from this list.
Albert Street Church
Website http://www.albertstreetchapel.org.uk/
Address Cnr Albert and Great Clarendon Streets, Jericho
Phone (01865) 245939
Service Times Morning (10:45am)Afternoon( 6:15pm )
Brief Info: ... is small and very friendly. The worship services are simple, and based on an exposition of God's word.
St. Aldates Church (City Centre)
Website http://www.staldates.org.uk/
Address 40 Pembroke Street
Phone
(01865) 244713, office@staldates.org.uk
Service Times 10:30am (a student lunch follows after during service time; 6:30pm
Brief Info: We are a vibrant Church of England Church right in the heart of Oxford, (opposite the famous Tom Tower of Christ Church) serving both the city and universities
St. Ebbes Church (City Centre)
Website http://www.stebbes.org.uk/
Address 2 Roger Bacon Lane (on St Ebbes Street)
Phone (01865) 240438
Service Times 10:00am (Family Service) - followed by tea and coffee in Parish Centre
Brief Info: a Church of England church in the heart of Oxford. The people who make up its membership come from all walks of life, and often from some distance away. Many are drawn from the huge student population that dominates Oxford - evidencethat Christianity is just as relevant today as ever. Students are warmly invited to our Freshers' welcome Supper on Thursday 11th October (1st Week) at St Ebbe's Church. Do come and join us at 7pm.
Oxford Communicity Centre (OCC)
Website http://www.occ.org.uk/oxford
Address The King’s Centre, Osney Mead (off Botley Road)
Phone (01865)202060
Service Times 10:30am (except for first Sunday of the month guest service - 11am).
Brief Info: ... is a large city wide church family with a ‘BIG’ vision – B is for ‘Building family’: everyone is welcome, and we want to see meaningful relationships developed across ethnic and social divides; I is for ‘Infecting students with the Kingdom of God’: we want to help students, undergrad and graduate alike, to grow as radical disciples of Jesus Christ so that they would take the gospel wherever they go in the future; and G is for ‘Going to people’: people who are in need of love and care and the opportunity to hear about God’s love and forgiveness.
St. Andrew's Church
Website http://www.standrewsoxford.org/
Address Cnr Linton and Northmoor Road (off Banbury Road)
Phone (01865) 311212
Service Times 8:00am; 9:30am; 11:00am; 6:00pm
Brief Info: ... a large and lively evangelical Anglican church in the north of the city of Oxford. It is a church that aims to be 'Growing Christians, Resourcing Mission', so whether you have been following Christ for years and are looking for a fellowship where you can thrive, or you're just exploring who Jesus is and what the Christian faith is all about, we want you to know that there's a place for you here.
Woodstock Road Baptist Church
Website http://www.wrbc.org.uk/
Address 198 Woodstock Road, (off Beechcroft Road)
Phone (01865) 515569
Service Times 10:30am (Family Service); 6:30pm (Service)
Brief Info: ... a medium-sized, friendly church, located half-way up the Woodstock Road (surprise!). It is a family church, with strong Biblical teaching, and a relaxed atmosphere. During term-time, there are free student lunches after morning services (organized by homegroups, which you can join), giving you an opportunity to get to know the people better!
Church in the Kitchen
Website http://www.churchinthekitchen.org/
Address Cherwell School- South site (Marston Ferry Road)
Phone (01865) 557511
Service Times 10:30am (Meet for Coffee); 10:45am (Service)
Brief Info: ... a new church which started early last year in a Summertown kitchen. We have recently moved to the Cherwell school south site. We are a church passionate about God, with a vision to reach out to the people of North Oxford with the love of Christ. We aim to use language and patterns of worship that will be accessible to people from all walks of life, all ages, all cultures, and at all stages of their spiritual journey. In order to encourage genuine community we start with coffee and end with a bring and share meal each time we meet. Each meeting usually includes food, sung worship, Bible based teaching and discussion, prayer and laughter.
Magdalen Road Evangelical Free Church
Website http://www.magdalenroadchurch.org/
Address 41a Magdalen Road, between Iffley Road and Cowley Road
Phone (01865) 770460
Service Times 10:45am, 6:30pm
Brief Info: A fairly small church, affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches: We are ordinary people from different backgrounds and different parts of Oxford, united by a desire to glorify God in the modern world. Whether you have been a Christian for years or are thinking about Christianity for the first time, we want you to feel welcome.
Emmanuel Church Oxford
Website http://www.emmanueloxford.org/
Address Dining Hall, Cheney School, Cheney Lane, (entrance via Gipsy Lane), Headington
Phone [number to come]
Service Times 10.30am
Brief Info: Emmanuel Church Oxford is a family of people who believe strongly that the person of Jesus Christ and the consequences of knowing Him are vital for our society. Our aims are to grow in the knowledge of God; to enjoy relationship with Him and with people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities. Our mission is to win people to Christ that many may worship God, and bring the benefit of God's ways to our society... Students are a big part of the ministry of Emmanuel Church Oxford. We think it vital to encourage our students’ passion for Christ and their determination to change the world for Him as vibrant people of the Word and Spirit! We are eager to help disciple students, including seeing them equipped as leaders and integrated into the rest of the church. It is our desire that students should feel like a part of our family, even though they may be far from home... Come to one of our Sunday service or Alpha course and see for yourself!
St. Clement's Church
Website http://www.stclements.org.uk/
Address
just off the Marston Road, at the junction with St Clement's/Headington hill
Phone (01865) 790837
Service Times 10.30am Family service; 6.30pm
Brief Info: St Clement's is an evangelical Anglican church with a 'twist' of charisma, located just east of the centre of Oxford. We are a community church made up of people of all ages and backgrounds. Single people, couples and families will all find a genuine home in our congregation. We provide youth and children's groups for every possible age, and we are especially interested in mission both overseas and among the less well off in this country. We are close to Oxford University and Oxford Brookes University and we warmly welcome students.
Woodfarm Community Church
Website http://www.woodfarm.org/church.htm
Address
Woodfarm First School, Titup Hall Drive, Woodfarm -- hop on Bus 10 from town
Phone (01865) 768288
Service Times 10.30am
Brief Info: ... a small friendly multicultural church affiliated to the Assemblies of God. The main aim of the church is to make God a reality to the people in the surrounding area; holding our services in the local school has us well placed to carry this out, youth work being one of the largest ministries of the church. Join us on the 8th of October (if not before!) for a very special international service with food provided afterwards.
Rivers of Life Marston Church
Website http://www.riversoflife.org.uk/
Address United Reformed Church Building, 322 Marston Road, Marston
Phone [not yet available]
Service Times Sunday Morning: (varied times and locations. Every third Sunday in Sandford Village Hall, South Oxford)
6pm prayer6:30pm main meeting (followed by refreshments).
Brief Info: Rivers of Life Church holds to the orthodox Christian faith. It is a free, evangelical and charismatic Church. Our main activity is therefore to praise and worship God in the congregation of the saints. Expounding the Bible is an essential part of the meeting. We invite you to join us in our passionate pursuit of God and our endeavour to worship and glorify Him daily in every way.