Welcome to Oxford Terrace Baptist Church
We are Ōtautahi Christchurch's central city Baptist church. If you're looking for a church home, or visiting the city, we'd love to meet you.
Easter Services at 10am
Good Friday will be a contemplative service, with 'stations' which cause us to reflect on aspects of the story of Jesus' trial and death.
Easter Sunday will be a joyful celebration of Jesus' resurrection and triumph over death!
Our regular services are as follows..
We celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
Morning Service
10am - A vibrant service that includes music from organ-led hymns to modern worship songs, interactive prayers, stories from our community, and bible-based preaching applied to contemporary life. 'Sparks' kids programme begins around 10:15am for Years 1-9. The Nurture Room and Hall are spaces for preschoolers to play.
International Service 国际堂主日敬拜
2pm – Join us for God’s Word-based worship and preaching. People from Asia and other places gather to worship God in spirit and in truth. The main languages used are English and Mandarin. Years 1-9 have their own programme.
Weekly at OTBC
Here's a snapshot of some of the weekly activities as we live, work, worship and 'be' in our community.
mainly music
mainly music is for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers, each session includes a story, songs and movement, morning tea and play time, $5 per session. mainly music takes a break during school terms. Email office@otbc.org.nz for call 03 375 5996 for more info.
Tuesday 10am
Friday Night Drop In
Friday Night Drop In is popular with local people, who enjoy shelter, friendship and a hot cup of tea. Friday nights in the Church Lounge. Theme nights, quiz night, music jams, board games, bingo, speakers, indoor bowls, newspapers and supper. Contact David 021 123 1873
Friday 7pm
Bible Study in Mandarin
Bible study for Mandarin speakers 中文华人查经小组聚会时间, 每周四 7pm- 9pm Contact Jane for more information on 03 379 5996 or 022 308 4087
Thursday 7pm
Youth Group
Youth Years 9-13 hang out together every Thursday from 6.30pm-8.30pm for food, games, and Bible study. Contact daniel@otbc.org.nz for more information.
Thursday 6.30-8.30pm
Junior Youth Group
Junior Youth Group is on a Tuesday 4-6pm, for kids Years 7 & 8. We talk about life and faith while doing activities like baking, candle making, Margaret Mahy playground, and games. We take a break in the school holidays. Contact office@otbc.org.nz or 03 379 5996
Tuesday 4-6pm
Anchor Whanau Group
Initially for retirees, anyone who is available can gather for an interesting and varied social event each month, which may include a guest speaker, an outing, or a musical recital. Usually the 4th Wednesday in the month.
For more info contact office@otbc.org.nz or 03 379 5996
Young Adults
Bible study, supper and good times during Uni semesters. Text Andrew 027 343 8333.
Monday 6.30pm