"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God."
(Colossians 3:16)
Have you listened to our church bells in your PJs and hope to find out more? Have you drifted away from church, or thinking there must be more than this? Are you reflecting on the state of the world and thinking more deeply on faith? Whatever stage of life you're at, whether you've been to church before or not we aim to create a place where people can explore the Christian faith together and see how it can be lived out each day.
Beggining the journey of faith ↑
You may wish to first come and visit us first. Do contact us in advance to tell us that you are coming so we can welcome you to your new Church.
- The first formal step on your Journey of Faith begins with your reception as a catechumen (a person who is receiving instruction in preparation for Christian baptism or confirmation).
- The second stage is your preparation, which will be to gain an understanding of; the Creeds, the Lord's Prayer, the Commandments, and the Beatitudes. We will also cover; the Bible, the Sacraments, and Faith in Action. You will also be engaging with a sponsor, who will be someone already baptised, confirmed and a member of the Church. This is so that you have someone to reflect with on this topics, but also so that you can build relationships with others in the community.
- The third step begins with your application to be baptised and/or confirmed.
- The final stage of initiation is when you are baptised and confirmed which will be during the main Sunday service.
Your journey as a disciple then begins as you continue in your learning and begin to discern your vocation within the Church. We would seek for you to engage in some aspect of the community as part of your continuing journey of faith.
Contact us if you would like to discuss this further.
Daily Prayer ↑
Prayer gives you a connection to something greater than yourself, which does wonders for your emotional well-being. It provides a greater sense of purpose, betters your mood, and helps you cope with and overcome the difficulties life brings your way.
You can listen to the most recent daily service of 'Morning Prayer', Evening Prayer', 'Prayer During the Day' and 'Night Prayer' using the audio player below.
Common Worship: Daily Prayer is published in a range of formats by Church House Publishing.
You can access Common Worship: Daily Prayer on the Church of England website.
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Contemplative Toolkit ↑
Drawing together wisdom from ancient Christian practices, these toolkits provide an invaluable way to slow down in these busy times. The toolkit follows five key practices. The summary sheets, suitable for enquirers and also those with an established faith, can be found on the Diocesan Website. The sheets can be used by individuals, families or when you meet with others.
Learning Hub ↑
Grow in your everyday faith and become a confident disciple by joining one of learning pathways in the Learning Hub. This learning hub is open to everyone in the Diocese of Oxford and the content is designed to be accessible to all. The learning pathways are free of charge and there are no mandatory assignments for you to complete.