Local Churches

There are lots of great churches in Oxford. Below you'll find a bit of information about some churches and a link to their website if they have one. If you're interested in attending a church but aren't sure where to go, or want to go with someone please get in touch.
 


St Ebbe's Church
Meeting at 9.45am, 11.45am & 7pm in the city centre, and 10.30am & 7.30pm in Headington

St Ebbe’s is a large and friendly evangelical church. They meet in two locations, one in the centre of Oxford on the corner of St Ebbe's street and one in Headington on Lime Walk. "We welcome those who want to investigate Christianity and those who want to know how to keep on following Jesus."

Many students go to the 11.45am service in the centre or the 7.30pm in Headington. Students are encouraged to come along to Focus or iFocus which involve a meal, a talk and time to study the Bible together.


St Aldates Church
Meeting at 10.30am, 6pm and 8.15pm

A vibrant Anglican church in the centre of Oxford. St Aldates church is easy to find, on St Aldates Street opposite Christ Church College. "In everything we do, we place a high emphasis on making friends, Bible reading, worship and prayer."

Students are a big part of St Aldates Church life, and there are many things to be involved in. Particularly, Student Night on Thursdays at 7pm and weekly cell groups.


Oxford Community Church
Meeting at 10.30am

Oxford Community Church is a part of the Salt and Light movement. The church can be found at The King's Centre in Osney Mead, around 20 mins walk from town and near the train station.

Students are very important at Oxford Community Church. "We are seeing a new generation of students supported, trained and sent out to see God’s kingdom come. We’re all about community – a special type of community. We like to think of it in the following way: A missional, authentic, innovative, prophetic community."


Emmanuel Church
Meeting at 10.30am

Emmanuel is a part of the NewFrontiers church movement. It meets in Magdalen College School in Cowley Place, which is around 15 minutes walk from town. "We meet each Sunday to worship God, receive teaching from the Bible and experience God’s presence. Our meeting is informal and welcoming and always offers opportunities for friendship and prayer."

Oxygen is Emmanuel's student and 20s programme, which meets every other Sunday evening to enjoy worship, prayer, preaching, socialising and games.


St Andrew's Church
Meeting at 9.30am, 11.15am and 6pm

St Andrew's is a member of the Evangelical Alliance. It meets in North Oxford, on Linton Road off Banbury Road. St Andrew's church aims to be "Growing Christians, Resourcing Mission".

Their philosophy is to treat students as anyone else in the congregation so that they feel part of the family. There is an undergrad fellowship group which meets with other 20-30s on Thursday nights at Discuss.


Oxford Bible Church
Meeting 11am and 6pm

Oxford Bible Church is a lively, international, evangelical, charismatic church, which meets on a Sunday in the Cheney School Hall, Cheney Lane, in Headington.

The church has a weekly meeting for students and young adults on campus at Oxford Brookes university. It is "a place where students and young adults can meet together and get serious about their Christianity; a place where we can learn the Bible, pray and worship God in a relaxed atmosphere - no stale religion - but real and relevant connections with God and each other".


Headington Baptist Church
Meets at 9.30am and 7pm

Headington Baptist Church is a local church in the heart of the Headington Community. "Our services are built around contemporary worship and practical Bible teaching. Together we're seeking to honour Jesus and share his love with our friends and neighbours and futher afield."

HBC has a weekly gathering for students at 8.30pm on Sunday evenings (after the evening service).