Facilities and features
Accessibility
There are two toilets. One has baby changing facilities.
A drop down changing table available.
There is easy access to the toilets (no steps)
from within the church. From outside the
church there is a step free entrance leading
directly to the toilets that is accessible
by wheelchair.
There is parking available in the grounds,
on the grassed area at the end of the drive.
http://www.oakworthchurch.org.uk/content/pages/documents/1508422162.pdf
Accessible by wheelchair
to access toilets and
the main church hall.
Our services are led
using microphones that
are linked to the loop system
so that hearing aid users
can adjust accordingly.
Service sheets are available in large print.
All are of course very welcome.
Rosie the dog has settled in nicely
at Christ Church,
assisting her owner.
Our Building
Please take a look at the booklet
for detailed information
about Christ Church.
http://www.oakworthchurch.org.uk/content/pages/documents/1507024281.pdf
Music and Worship
Christ Church has a group called
Living Waters, who perform
every other Sunday (2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday).
Please see the website for more information.
http://www.oakworthchurch.org.uk/about-us/music/living-waters-music-group/
The organist accompanies the hymns
every other Sunday (1st, 3rd Sunday).
Please see the website for more information.
http://www.oakworthchurch.org.uk/about-us/music/organ-music/
The following Morning Prayer service is currently taking a break!
Every 2nd Sunday there is a ‘said’
traditional BCP Communion
at 8.30am til 9am.
Living Waters lead the congregation
in songs every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday’s.
See our website for more details
about Living Waters.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Explorers group (for 5-11 year olds) currently meet every 3rd Sunday each month at 9.30am.
The ‘young people’ sub group leaders
and helpers meet regularly to plan,
discuss the fun and educational
activities for the group.
All leaders are CRB certified.
Please see the website for more.
Be assured that the church takes
it’s safe guarding policy very seriously
particularly regarding our young people.
http://www.oakworthchurch.org.uk/st-johns/young-people/sunday-club/
We have ran in the past Start,
Christianity Explored courses.
We also promote/attend the
free Diocese lay training courses available.
We have four different home groups
which involve social get togethers,
DVDs and other materials, related
to biblical themes and passages;
to learn and to grow our understanding
and relationships with God today.
Oakworth Brownies make use of the space at Christ Church.
There is a coffee morning every Wednesday
from 10.30am until 11.45am.
The latest Community events were the Burns Night Quiz and Wine Tasting. Past events included the Great Get Together inspired by the late Jo Cox. In partnership with the Oakworth Community Trust a barbecue was organised for the whole community. See our photos of the successful event below.
http://www.oakworthchurch.org.uk/photos/gallery.php?gallery_id=49&pg=1
Keep checking the events page for latest.
We have ‘sub groups’ at Christ Church.
One of which is the Community ‘Events’ Group
who meet regularly to discuss and plan local events.
Please do get in touch if you wish to book
the very large, newly refurbished space
for your exercise class.
Roy Aston (Church Warden) 01535 642868 or mailto:[email protected]
The Oakworth Mothers’ Union are currently meeting on the first Tuesdays each month at 2pm at Christ Church.
See our website for regular updates
and information.
http://www.oakworthchurch.org.uk/st-johns/mothers-union/
Rainbows regularly use the space at Christ Church.
Help for Visitors
Other Features
Wherever possible tea, coffee, cleaning
and toiletry products are Fairtrade.
During the all age services
(2nd Sunday each month 9.30am)
the screen and PA system is used which shows
all wording needed including
song lyrics for the group Living Waters. During the pandemic and the restrictions it brought with it, the projector screen was used to show worship songs.
Please see the website for detailed information about Christ Church in the village of Oakworth.
The main hall has had a complete
refurbishment to create a huge space,
with safely, easily moveable chairs
for use by the community.
Contact: 01535 642868
(Roy Aston, Church Warden).
http://www.oakworthchurch.org.uk/photos/gallery.php?gallery_id=50&pg=1