Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Oxford Bible Church Services

Updated Saturday 22nd January

In line with current government guidelines, please see below for the latest update to Oxford Bible Church's Services and procedures we have in place for those in attendance. If the government should change its guidelines we will respond accordingly. Do check this website and our Facebook page for all updates.

Please read the information below carefully, for full details of what to expect on Sunday mornings. Don't worry if you're not able to join us at Cheney School - as all Services are still Live Streamed on YouTube.

To watch the Live Stream visit OBC's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OxfordBibleChurchOBC

FROM SUNDAY 23RD JANUARY & ONGOING

ARRIVAL & ENTRY TO CHURCH

* Upon arrival, hand sanitiser is available, either from an Usher at the door or by using the sanitiser dispenser provided by the School.

* If you have the NHS Covid-19 App on your mobile phone, there is a QR-code poster at the entrance which you can scan when you arrive.

DURING THE SERVICE

* Face Coverings: The wearing of face masks is no longer mandatory. Those who wish to wear a face covering may do so and masks are available in the Lobby area.

* The chairs in the Main Hall are naturally spaced slightly apart, but people are welcome to move their seats closer together with those they are with. Ushers are on hand to help you to your seats and oversee the seating arrangements if necessary.

* There is an offering bucket at the door inside the Main Hall, where you may place your offerings. Collection bags will not be passed around the congregation during the Service.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

* All Children's Church groups are holding Sunday Sessions, meeting in various classrooms on site. Children will join adults in the Main Hall for the Worship time at 11am before being dismissed to their classrooms.

Parents & Babies - The regular room for parents to take babies/toddlers is open

Kinder Church (ages 3-6), are meeting in their regular space in the Community Hall

Junior Church (ages 6-8) & Super Church (ages 8-13) are meeting in Lane Building as usual.

Youth Church (ages 13-17) are also meeting in a ground-floor classroom in the Lane Building

FURTHER POINTS

* There are currently no Evening Services, only the Service at 11am.

* The Main Hall, including all surfaces, door handles, chairs etc will be thoroughly cleaned & sanitised.

* Anyone who has symptoms (the recent onset of a new continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell) should not attend, nor should anyone who has been asked to self-isolate. Anyone who has been shielding, as per government guidelines, also anyone who has travelled in from abroad, must follow the relevant updated government advice.

* We understand that not everyone will be able to attend the Services at this time. You can still join us online, as Services will still be Live Streamed on YouTube each Sunday morning.

* Only the 11am Sunday Service is happening at Cheney School at this time. Certain Home Groups remain open, with online meetings and outdoor, socially distanced gatherings. For up-to-date info on exactly which groups are meeting and how, please contact the Home Group Pastor, Mark Makau on 01865 310558.

For any further information, or if you have any questions, you can contact the Church Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01865 515086.