Question 1

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

We meet in the Performance Hall in Cooper School, Churchill Road, Bicester, OX26 4RS There's a longish driveway to the school gates. On entering the school premises turn right and you'll see the car park; then follow the signs to find us - it's a long and winding walk, but we think it's worth it!

Question 2

Where do I park?

Accepted Answer

There’s lots of parking spaces at the school. Please use the car park on the right after passing through the main gates.

Question 3

Who should I find if I have any questions?

Accepted Answer

Welcomers at the doors are there to provide any information you might need, and direct you to the children’s work leaders, toilets, crèche, etc.

Question 4

What about my children?

Accepted Answer

On Sunday mornings we have a children and youth programme. We all start the service together, then most weeks the children and young people go to their age-appropriate groups after about 30 minutes.

There is a crèche area set up in the hall, available for children under 3.

For 3 to 5s we have a small group called Seedlings. Both crèche and Seedlings meet in adjacent rooms to the main worship area.

The 5 to 11s group is called Promiseland, they meet in a different block and the leaders accompany the children both there and back. Parents are welcome to settle their children into the groups if needed.

We also run an active and welcoming Sunday Youth for 11 to 16s.

All staff are trained, and have been appointed following our Safe Recruitment Policy. We operate a Safeguarding Children Policy which is available on request.

Question 5

Where are the toilets?

Accepted Answer

These are located in the entrance foyer to the Performance Hall.

Question 6

What can I expect to happen during the service itself?

Accepted Answer

Our services usually start with a welcome, followed by 2-3 worship songs. Our music is upbeat and contemporary. The words will be on the big screen for you. If you don’t know the songs, just relax and listen. Feel free to sing, clap, tap your feet – whatever you are comfortable with. Most people will stand during any music, but equally, feel free to sit if you wish.

At some point we have the notices and ‘Church Family News’, when the congregation is invited to share upcoming birthdays, news, etc.

Each Sunday we share Communion. It alternates between being in the first part of the service, with the children present, and the second part, after the children have gone out to their groups. We aim to explain clearly how this is done so that no one who is new will feel embarrassed. We leave it to the parents’ discretion as to whether they feel their children should receive bread and the wine (non-alcoholic fruit juice).

Around 11am, the children and young people will go to their own groups. For the adults, the worship continues, with Bible teaching, prayers for the church, town and world, occasional testimonies, and further sung worship.

The service concludes around 11.45. After the service refreshments are available, there is lots of lively chat - and members of our prayer team are available for anyone who would like specific prayer.   We assure you that you will not at any point be made to feel embarrassed, asked to speak, made to come forward, etc.

Sometimes you’ll find the format a little different. In particular, we have All Age Services once a month. Often these are café style services, sitting around tables with refreshments served at the start of the service.

Question 7

How long will the service be?

Accepted Answer

We aim to finish by 11.45am at the latest.

Question 8

What happens after service?

Accepted Answer

We serve refreshments, giving plenty of time to chat and get to know one another. We also have to clear up in the hall - but we don't expect visitors to pile up the chairs!

Question 9

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Most of our regulars choose to dress casually, but please wear whatever you feel comfortable in!

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Sunday?

All our Sunday
Services are Also
available 24/7!

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at 10.30am
or any time!!